New Zealand vs West Indies 2025 1st T20I Match Live Streaming Details
The New Zealand cricket team, led by Mitchell Santner, will start a five-match T20 International series against the former world champions West Indies at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday.
Team Form and Changes
West Indies, captained by Shai Hope, arrive confident after a recent clean sweep against Bangladesh in their last T20I series. New Zealand have adjusted their squad from the rain-affected series against England, with notable changes including the retirement of former captain Kane Williamson from the format.
Royal Challengers Bangalore star Tim Seifert is sidelined due to a fractured finger, and Mitch Hay has been named as his replacement. Veteran New Zealand opener Martin Guptill, a top T20I run-scorer, joins the West Indies support staff as an advisor for the first two matches at Eden Park.
Head-to-Head and Key Players
Historical records favor New Zealand, who hold 11 wins out of 20 T20I matches against West Indies, who have won 5 times. The Windies will rely on powerful hitters such as Ackeem Auguste, Rovman Powell, and Romario Shepherd to challenge the hosts.
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Author's summary: New Zealand and West Indies gear up for a high-stakes T20I series with key squad changes and strong players shaping the contest.