New Zealand vs West Indies Prediction and Bet Cricket 18 December 2025

New Zealand will hope to put the final nail in the coffin when they battle the West Indies at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. The hosts are leading the three-Test series 1-0 and are sure of at least a draw in this series. Can they win it? Let's dive into the preview and offer predictions.

New Zealand vs West Indies: Date and Time of the Match Start

• Match: New Zealand vs West Indies
• Date: Thursday, 18th December 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 01:00 (AEST)
• Stadium: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

Interesting Facts About Teams

New Zealand lead the head-to-head 18-13-20 between the two sides.

The West Indies are winless in a Test outing in New Zealand for over 30 years.

New Zealand remain unbeaten in their last five Test outings.

Weather Report before the Match

The weather at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, in the early hours of Thursday, is forecast to be cloudy, with a temperature of 20°C, 80% humidity, and a wind speed of 15 km/h. Nevertheless, the pitch is balanced, providing the necessary support to both bowlers and batsmen.

New Zealand vs West Indies: Chances of Winning

New Zealand enter this game as the favourites for the third time in a row. They proved why they are favourites in the second game, and they will want to secure another win to secure the series. On the other hand, it is a must-win for the West Indies to draw the series, but as things stand, it looks like they will return home with nothing.

New Zealand’s chance of winning - 82%

Draw — 7%

West Indies’ chance of winning - 11%

New Zealand Preview

New Zealand lead the three-match series 1-0 after a nine-wicket win in the second Test in Wellington. Jacob Duffy's 5-38 set up the victory, with Devon Conway and Kane Williamson completing the modest chase of 56. The win gave New Zealand their first win of the 2025-27 World Test Championships (WTC) cycle, following a draw in the first Test. They had begun the series with a draw, with their batting (231 and 466/6, featuring Williamson's 50 and centuries from Ravindra and Latham) undermined by their bowling, despite Jacob Duffy's 8 wickets. Nevertheless, one thing is sure, they cannot lose the series.

Key Players: Tom Latham, Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy.

New Zealand Players List

Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Kane Williamson, Will Young

West Indies Preview

West Indies lost their last Test, meaning they must win this final match to draw the series. Sent in on a green pitch at the Basin Reserve, they made 205, with Shai Hope (47) and John Campbell (44) top-scoring. After New Zealand had taken a significant first-innings lead, thanks to a maiden half-century from Hay and 60 from Devon Conway, West Indies resumed on Friday at 32-2, 41 runs behind, having lost Campbell and nightwatchman Anderson Phillip late on day two. The team started the series impressively, drawing the first Test due to heroics from Justin Greaves (202 not out), Shai Hope (196 runs), and Kemar Roach (crucial fifty and 7 wickets). With the recent loss, the West Indies have now suffered defeat in six of their seven outings.

Key Players: Shai Hope, Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Roston Chase, Ackeem Auguste.

West Indies Players List

Shai Hope (c) (wk), Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Roston Chase, Ackeem Auguste, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales, Sherfane Rutherford, Khary Pierre, Shamar Springer, Amir Jangoo.

New Zealand vs West Indies Head-to-Head

New Zealand and the West Indies have met a total of 51 times in Test outings, with New Zealand leading with 18 wins and the West Indies have 13. Twenty of these games ended in draws, including the first Test of this series.

Head-to-Head Record

• Total - 51
• West Indies - 13
• New Zealand - 18
• Draw - 20
• No Result - 00

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 Test match 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives New Zealand an 82% chance of beating West Indies in the Test match.

New Zealand vs West Indies Prediction

With the look of things, New Zealand will get another impressive win in this final Test. They have been the undisputed favourites from the start of this Test, and given how the West Indies played in the last Test, I doubt they can draw this series.

Our first prediction is New Zealand to win the toss — 1.92 for Dafabet bookmaker

Our second Prediction is Over 8.5 Sixes — 1.85 odds for 1xBet Bookmaker

Our Third Prediction is First innings over 1 - New Zealand total over 2.5 — 2.02 odds for Bc.game Bookmakers