Date: Thursday, 5th November 2025
Kick-Off Time: 09:15 (AEST)
Stadium: Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand
New Zealand will hope to extend their winning run in this series when they battle the West Indies in the T20I of the five-match series on Thursday. The hosts currently lead 1-0. Can they extend this run, or will the tourists draw level? Let's dive into the preview and offer predictions.
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- Match: New Zealand vs West Indies
- Date: Thursday, 5th November 2025
- Kick-Off Time: 09:15 (AEST)
- Stadium: Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand
Interesting Facts About Teams
The West Indies lead this series 1-0.
New Zealand hold a strong record against the West Indies, having won six of their last nine encounters.
The West Indies have won only two of their ten T20 matches in New Zealand.
Weather Report before the Match
The weather at Eden Park in Auckland on Thursday is forecast to be partly sunny, with a temperature range of 23°C to 25°C, a 61% humidity level, a 10 km/h wind speed, and a 5% chance of rain towards the end of the game. Nevertheless, the pitch is balanced, providing the needed help for bowlers and batters in the game.
New Zealand vs West Indies: Chances of Winning
For the second time in this series, New Zealand enter this game as the favourites, and they justified this in their last game. They will be eager to extend their win in this five-game series. However, the West Indies are a strong side in the world of cricket, and they can never be written off until the end.
New Zealand’s chance of winning - 66%
West Indies’ chance of winning - 34%
New Zealand Preview
New Zealand suffered a seven-run loss to the West Indies in their last game. Despite captain Mitchell Santner’s unbeaten 55 off 28 balls and impressive run from their bowlers, the team couldn’t assert their dominance. Prior to the game, they had secured a 3-0 ODI series sweep against England. They will now hope to quickly bounce back to winning ways in this series.
Key Players: Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway
New Zealand Players List
Mitchell Santner (c), Devon Conway (wk), Tim Seifert (wk), Tim Robinson, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Zakary Foulkes, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson.
West Indies Preview
The West Indies began this series with a seven-run win over New Zealand in their last game, with Shai Hope coming with a half-century. Roston Chase and Jayden Seales took three wickets each, securing the victory. They aim to continue their winning momentum and take a 2-0 lead. Prior to this, the West Indies recorded a 3-0 T20I sweep against Bangladesh.
Key Players: Shai Hope, Alick Athanaze, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Brandon King
West Indies Players List
Shai Hope (c) (wk), Amir Jangoo (wk), Alick Athanaze, Ackeem Auguste, Brandon King, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Khary Pierre, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales.
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New Zealand vs West Indies Head-to-Head
New Zealand and the West Indies have met a total of 21 times in the past in the T20I events, with New Zealand taking the lead with eleven wins, and the West Indies have eight. Two of these games ended with no result.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total - 21
- West Indies - 08
- New Zealand - 11
- Draw - 00
- No Result - 02
Who will win the match, New Zealand vs West Indies?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday’s New Zealand vs West Indies T20I match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives New Zealand a 66% chance of beating West Indies in the ICC Men's T20I match.
New Zealand vs West Indies Prediction
New Zealand have taken an early lead in this series, and the important thing on their agenda will be to get it done as soon as possible. While I think they will do well in this second game, I will prefer to take my pick from the over and player market. West Indies captain Shai Hope, who scored 53 off 39 balls in the first T20I, will be crucial for his team's batting success in this match.
Our first prediction is any player to score 50 — 1st innings — 1.60 for Dafabet bookmaker
Our second Prediction is Total Wickets — over 12.5 — 1.727 odds for 1xBet Bookmaker
Our Third Prediction is West Indies Top Batter — Shai Hope — 2.20 odds for Bc.game Bookmakers
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