The West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025 moves to Saxton Oval, Nelson, for the third T20I on November 9. With the five-match series level at 1–1, both sides will be eager to take the lead in what promises to be another thrilling contest.
Ground Stats – Saxton Oval, Nelson
- Average 1st Innings Total: 147
- Average 2nd Innings Total: 135
The pitch at Nelson has typically offered a fair balance between bat and ball. Batters who get set can find plenty of scoring opportunities, but bowlers who vary their pace and length can still make an impact.
Series Summary so far
New Zealand bounced back strongly in the 2nd T20I with a tight 3-run victory, levelling the series after West Indies had taken the opener.
Key performers so far:
- West Indies: Rovman Powell (78 runs), Roston Chase (5 wickets)
- New Zealand: Mark Chapman (85 runs), Jacob Duffy (3 wickets)
Recap of 2nd T20I
Batting first, New Zealand scored 207/5 in 20 overs.
Tim Robinson (39) gave a quick start, while Mark Chapman was the star, smashing 78 off just 28 balls with 6 fours and 7 sixes. Daryl Mitchell and Mitchell Santner added useful runs to boost the total.
In reply, West Indies lost Brandon King early but fought back through Shai Hope (33) and Alick Athanaze (24). Later, Rovman Powell (34 off 16) and Romario Shepherd (34 off 16) launched a fierce counterattack. Despite their heroics, Kyle Jamieson’s tight final over secured a 3-run win for the hosts.
Squads
New Zealand (T20I Squad)
Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Tim Seifert, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi
West Indies (T20I Squad)
Shai Hope (c), Alick Athanaze, Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Amir Jangoo, Brandon King, Khary Pierre, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer
Pre-Match Predictions
- Toss Winner: West Indies
- Match Winner: West Indies
- Top Batters: Ackeem Auguste (WI), Rachin Ravindra (NZ)
- Top Bowlers: Jason Holder (WI), Mitchell Santner (NZ)
- Most Sixes: Rovman Powell (WI), Michael Bracewell (NZ)
- Player of the Match: Ackeem Auguste (WI)
Predicted Team Scores
- New Zealand (1st Innings): 195 +
- West Indies (1st Innings): 180 +
Who will win the today’s match: Team Chasing wins the Match.
With form swinging back and forth, the third T20I at Nelson is set to be a close encounter. West Indies look slightly better balanced and could edge past the hosts if their middle order fires again.
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