After New Zealand’s complete domination of England in ODIs with a 3-0 scoreline, they will face the West Indies in a challenge including all formats. Another aspect is that the Caribbean team recently has gained confidence from a T20I series victory over Bangladesh by a 3-0 margin.
It promises to be a thrilling battle between New Zealand and the West Indies in November and December 2025.
However, when and where is the New Zealand vs West Indies 2025 series starting? The first T20I between New Zealand and the West Indies will take place on November 5, 2025. The venue will be Auckland, and the match will begin at 7:15 PM local time (11:45 AM IST).
What is the total number of matches in the series? It will be an 11-match schedule that has been planned for a span of seven weeks. Out of these matches, five are T20Is, and after them, there will be three ODIs.
These limited-overs games are very important since both teams view the T20Is as a way to get ready for the 2026 T20 World Cup, while the ODIs will be a part of the teams’ preparations for the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
First, the white-ball games will be followed by three Tests, which are part of the ongoing WTC cycle. The West Indies have suffered a poor start, while the Blackcaps are going to begin their campaign with these matches.
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Moreover, the Caribbean team is slated to have a three-day warm-up red-ball game before the first Test.
So, what are the places where the matches will be held?
The New Zealand series will cover nine venues for the cricket action.
Get to know the venues:
Basin Reserve, Wellington
Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln
Eden Park, Auckland
Hagley Oval, Christchurch
McLean Park, Napier
Saxton Oval, Nelson
Seddon Park, Hamilton
University Oval, Dunedin
The initial two T20Is occur on consecutive days, namely November 5 and 6, in Auckland. Also, there will be two T20 matches on November 9 and 10 in Nelson. The final T20 match is scheduled in Dunedin on November 13.
The ODI series will begin on November 16 with the first encounter in Christchurch. The second ODI will take place in Napier on November 19 and the third in Hamilton on November 22.
The two sides will face off in Christchurch again after a 10-day interval, this time for the first Test of the series which begins on December 2. The second Test will take place in Wellington starting December 10.
Subsequently, the series will wrap up with the final Test slated between December 18 and 22 at Mount Maunganui.
West Indies Tour of New Zealand 2025: T20I, ODI, and Test Series
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local) | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2025 | NZ vs WI, 1st T20I | Auckland | 7:15 PM | 11:45 AM |
| Nov 6, 2025 | NZ vs WI, 2nd T20I | Auckland | 7:15 PM | 11:45 AM |
| Nov 9, 2025 | NZ vs WI, 3rd T20I | Nelson | 1:15 PM | 5:45 AM |
| Nov 10, 2025 | NZ vs WI, 4th T20I | Nelson | 1:15 PM | 5:45 AM |
| Nov 13, 2025 | NZ vs WI, 5th T20I | Dunedin | 1:15 PM | 5:45 AM |
| Nov 16, 2025 | NZ vs WI, 1st ODI | Christchurch | 2:00 PM | 6:30 AM |
| Nov 19, 2025 | NZ vs WI, 2nd ODI | Napier | 2:00 PM | 6:30 AM |
| Nov 22, 2025 | NZ vs WI, 3rd ODI | Hamilton | 2:00 PM | 6:30 AM |
| Nov 26–28, 2025 | TBA vs WI, Warm-Up Match | Lincoln | 11:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| Dec 2–6, 2025 | NZ vs WI, 1st Test | Christchurch | 11:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| Dec 10–14, 2025 | NZ vs WI, 2nd Test | Wellington | 11:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| Dec 18–22, 2025 | NZ vs WI, 3rd Test | Mount Maunganui | 11:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
Now, what’s the status of the teams?
The home team will be captained by Mitchell Santner in the limited-overs formats while Tom Latham will lead the side in Tests. Kane Williamson, however, has made it clear that he won’t play any T20I matches anymore. It is quite possible that he will still be a part of the ODI and Test teams.
New Zealand T20I Squad vs West Indies:
Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Tim Seifert (wk), Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi.
Shai Hope will captain the West Indies in T20Is and ODIs, while Roston Chase will handle the leadership duties in Tests.
West Indies T20I Squad vs New Zealand:
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.
Where can the folks catch the New Zealand vs West Indies series 2025?
For viewers in New Zealand, the best option will be TVNZ+ and TVNZ 1. In India, the series will be aired live on Sony Sports Network. Live streaming of the New Zealand vs West Indies series will also be a feature on three OTT platforms namely Sony Liv, Amazon Prime Video, and FanCode.
