How many T20I matches have New Zealand and West Indies played against each other?

New Zealand and West Indies have faced each other in multiple T20Is, with New Zealand holding the upper hand in most encounters. The exact number of matches and wins keeps updating with every series.

Who has the highest run-scorer in NZ vs WI T20I matches?

Kane Williamson and Colin Munro are among the top run-scorers for New Zealand, while Chris Gayle and Nicholas Pooran lead the charts for the West Indies in T20Is.

Which bowler has taken the most wickets in NZ vs WI T20I head-to-head history?

Trent Boult and Tim Southee have been the leading wicket-takers for New Zealand, while Sunil Narine and Sheldon Cottrell have contributed significantly for the West Indies.

NZ vs WI Head-to-Head Records & Stats in T20Is: West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025

NZ vs WI Head-to-Head in T20Is: New Zealand and the West Indies will begin a thrilling five-match T20I series at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday. New Zealand will be hoping to win at home, while the West Indies will enter the tournament on a strong note.

Ahead of this exciting clash, let’s take a look at the New Zealand vs. West Indies head-to-head record, recent performances, key matches, pitch report, and predictions.

NZ vs WI Head-to-Head in T20Is

Matches Played	NZ Won	WI Won	No Result
20	10	05	02

New Zealand – Recent Performance (Last 5 T20Is)

Date	Opponent	Result	Margin	Score (NZ – Opp)
20 Oct 25	ENG	Lost	65 runs	171/10 – 236/4
04 Oct 25	AUS	Lost	3 wickets	181/6 – 160/7
01 Oct 25	AUS	Lost	6 wickets	180/5 – 185/4
26 Jul 25	RSA	Won	3 runs	177/6 – 174/6
24 Jul 25	ZIM	Won	61 runs	190/6 – 129/10

Top Performers:

Tim Seifert – 559 runs in 14 innings this year, average 50+, SR 165.
Mitchell Santner – Reliable all-rounder, consistent wicket-taker and captaincy impact.

West Indies – Recent Performance (Last 5 T20Is)

Date	Opponent	Result	Margin	Score (WI – Opp)
31 Oct 25	BAN	Won	5 wickets	152/5 – 151/9
29 Oct 25	BAN	Won	14 runs	149/9 – 135/8
27 Oct 25	BAN	Won	16 runs	165/3 – 149/10
30 Sep 25	NEP	Won	10 wickets	123/0 – 122/10
29 Sep 25	NEP	Lost	90 runs	83/10 – 173/6

Top Performers:

Shai Hope – Leading from the front, 101 runs vs Bangladesh at 158+ strike rate.
Jason Holder & Romario Shepherd – 7 wickets each in the last series, impactful in middle & death overs.

New Zealand vs West Indies Key Player Battles

Battle	Why It Matters
Tim Seifert vs Akeal Hosein	Seifert’s explosive starts vs Hosein’s power-play accuracy.
Devon Conway vs Jason Holder	Conway’s stability vs Holder’s bounce and movement with the new ball.
Shai Hope vs Mitchell Santner	Hope struggles against left-arm spin early; Santner is in top form.
Rovman Powell vs Kyle Jamieson	Powell’s power-hitting vs Jamieson’s extra bounce and seam.
Michael Bracewell vs Romario Shepherd	Bracewell’s finishing role vs Shepherd’s death-over variations.

NZ vs WI Pitch Report – Eden Park, Auckland

Short straight boundaries, flat surface – batting-friendly.
Less swing initially; bowlers need to vary pace and bowl difficult lengths.
Spinners are only effective with low speed and low flight.

Average first innings score: 170

Best toss strategy: Bowl first – easy to chase here.

NZ vs WI Weather Report – Auckland

Cloudy skies but no rain expected.
Temperature: 14°C – 21°C, light breeze from SSE/NE.
Ideal for cricket throughout the match duration.

NZ vs WI Win Prediction

The West Indies have good form and confidence, but New Zealand dominates their home ground and is well-suited to the conditions at Eden Park. If the West Indies batsmen fail to attack with full force, the hosts will maintain their advantage.

Prediction: New Zealand will win the first T20I.