NZ vs WI T20I Series Preview
New Zealand and the West Indies will compete in a three-match T20I series beginning November 5. Fans can find details on where to watch the live matches, including streaming platforms and TV channels.
Recent Team Performances
The West Indies come into the series after a 3-0 clean sweep against Bangladesh in their last T20I series, breaking a streak where they lost seven of their previous eight series. New Zealand, on the other hand, experienced recent setbacks, losing 0-2 and 0-1 series against Australia and England respectively.
Head-to-Head and Historical Context
New Zealand has dominated recent bilateral T20I encounters against the West Indies, winning their last three series: 2-0 in 2017/18, 2-0 in 2020/21, and 2-1 in 2022. In overall ODI clashes, New Zealand leads with 10 victories; West Indies have five wins, with three ties and two no results.
First T20I Match Summary
The West Indies won the opening T20I by posting 164 runs and holding off Mitchell Santner's late-innings surge of 55 runs from 28 balls, securing a seven-run victory.
Match Schedule
- Match 1: November 5, Eden Park, Auckland, 7:15 pm
- Match 2: November 6, Eden Park, Auckland, 7:15 pm
- Match 3: November 9, Saxton Oval, Nelson, 1:15 pm
- Match 4: November 10, Saxton Oval, Nelson, 1:15 pm
- Match 5: November 13, University Oval, Dunedin, 1:15 pm
Author's summary: The NZ vs WI T20I series showcases a competitive clash between teams on different streaks, with New Zealand historically leading but West Indies showing strong recent form.