NZ vs WI Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win Today 1st T20I Match West Indies Tour of New Zealand 2025?

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NZ vs WI Today Match Prediction: New Zealand (NZ) and West Indies (WI) will face off in the 1st T20I Match of the New Zealand tour of West Indies 2025.

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Mode: Completed Result: West Indies won by 7 runs Final: NZ 157/9 (20 ov) vs WI 164/6 (20 ov)

Are you looking for New Zealand vs West Indies’s Today’s Match Prediction? Find out in our prediction for today’s NZ vs. WI match. The New Zealand vs West Indies cricket match will take place on Wednesday, November 5, at Eden Park, Auckland, West Indies.

NZ vs WI Match Details & Live Streaming:

Match No. NZ vs WI 1st T20I Match
Tournament West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025
Date & Time Wednesday, November 5, 11:45 AM IST
Venue Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, New Zealand
Live Streaming Fancode

NZ vs WI Today Match Prediction – Team Analysis

New Zealand (NZ) Team Analysis

New Zealand has lost its last T20I series against England. They lost their last match against England by 65 runs. With 39 runs, Tim Seifert was the highest run scorer in this match. New Zealand has lost its last three T20I matches, and it will be looking to regain its form on home ground.

Team New Zealand Strength:

Daryl Mitchell Batter, recent form: 52 runs in the last three T20I matches.

Jimmy Neesham: All-rounder, recent form: 66 runs and 5 wickets in the last three T20I matches.

Nathan Smith: All-rounder, recent form: 15 runs and 4 wickets in the last three T20I matches.

Kyle Jamieson: Bowler, recent form 4 wickets in the last three matches.

Ish Sodhi: Bowler, recent form: 6 wickets in the last three T20I matches.


West Indies (WI) Team Analysis

West Indies are looking to build on their confidence after recently defeating Bangladesh 3-0 in the T20I series. They won the last T20I match against Bangladesh by 5 wickets. In this match, A Auguste, R Chase and R Shepherd played an important role in the WI victory.

West Indies’s Team Strength:

Shai Hope: Wicket keeper, recent form: 113 runs in the last three T20I matches.

Ackeem Auguste: Batter, recent form, 108 runs in the last three T20I matches.

Jason Holder: All-rounder, recent form; 30 runs and 6 wickets in three wickets in the last three T20I matches.

Romario Shephered: All-rounder, recent form; 47 runs and 4 wickets in the last three T20Is.

Akeal Hosein: Bowler, recent form; 6 wickets in the last three T20I matches.


New Zealand vs West Indies: Probable Playing 11

New Zealand Probable XI:

1. Tim Robinson, 2. Devon Conway(WK), 3. Rachin Ravindra, 4. Daryl Mitchell, 5. Michael Bracewell, 6. Jimmy Neesham, 7. Mitchell Santner(C), 8. Nathan Smith, 9. Ish Sodhi, 10. Zak Foulkes, 11. Jacob Duffy/ K Jamienson

West Indies Probable XI:

1. Brandon King, 2. Alick Athanaze/A Auguste, 3. Shai Hope(WK)(C), 4. Rovman Powell, 5. Sherfane Rutherford, 6. Roston Chase, 7. Jason Holder, 8. Romario Shepherd, 9. Akeal Hosein, 10. Khary Pierre, 11. Jayden Seales


New Zealand vs West Indies, Players To Watch Out for

Who will be the top run scorers for New Zealand today?

Daryl Mitchell is our pick to top-score for New Zealand.

Who will be the top run scorers for the West Indies today?

Shai Hope is our pick to top-score for West Indies.

Who will pick the most wickets for New Zealand in the match?

Pick: Ish Sodhi to take the most wickets for New Zealand.

Who will pick the most wickets for the West Indies in the match?

Pick: Akeal Hosein to take the most wickets for the West Indies.

New Zealand vs West Indies, Which Team Will score more sixes?

We expect NZ to hit more sixes in this match

New Zealand vs West Indies, Which Team Will score more fours?

We expect NZ to hit more fours in this match.

Who will win today’s New Zealand tour of West Indies match between NZ and WI?

  • New Zealand has dominated the West Indies in the last 10 T20I matches..
  • New Zealand has the advantage of playing on its home ground.
  • Overall, New Zealand looks like the more balanced side.

Prediction: New Zealand to win.


Disclaimer: This prediction is based on player stats, form, and match conditions. Cricket is unpredictable; consider other factors before making decisions.

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