New Zealand will face the West Indies at Hagley Oval in Christchurch for the 1st ODI of the West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025. This promises to be an exciting series opener as New Zealand will look to extend its dominance over the West Indies at home.
The head-to-head record between these two teams in ODIs shows New Zealand’s edge, with New Zealand holding a 2-1 advantage over West Indies in their last 3 encounters.
NZ vs WI 1st ODI Match Preview
Hagley Oval in Christchurch will host this crucial ODI series opener. Based on ODI matches played at this venue in recent years, the ground has an average score of 267 runs, indicating highly favorable batting conditions.
The venue statistics reveal a balanced surface with strong support for pace bowlers who have taken 51 wickets compared to 17 for spinners. Teams winning the toss have a 100% preference to bowl first at this venue, with teams bowling first achieving a 50% win rate, indicating balanced conditions with chasing being the preferred strategy.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | New Zealand vs West Indies |
| Date | November 16th, 2025 |
| Time | 6:30 AM IST, 2:00 PM Local |
| Venue | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| Tournament | West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025 |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Expected to be a batting-friendly wicket |
| Average Score | 267 runs (average in ODIs at this venue) |
| Favors | Pacers – pitch offers significant assistance with 51 wickets by pacers |
| Surface | Excellent batting conditions with strong assistance for pace bowlers |
| Weather Impact | Clear with 0% precipitation chance |
| Toss Factor | Teams winning the toss prefer to bowl first – 100% opted to chase |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 7°C with clear conditions expected |
| Humidity | 94% – Very high humidity levels |
| Wind Speed | 5 km/h – Very light winds |
| Rain Chance | 0% precipitation expected – no rain threat |
| Overall | Clear conditions, ideal for cricket and pace bowling |
Toss Prediction
Historical data from Hagley Oval, Christchurch, shows teams winning the toss have a 100% preference to bowl first over the last 5 years. Teams bowling first have achieved a 50% win rate, indicating balanced conditions, but with chasing being the strongly preferred strategy at this venue.
Injury Updates
Matt Henry has made his comeback in the ODI squad. Kane Williamson misses out due to groin injury.
Dream11 Team For NZ vs WI
NZ vs WI Head-to-Head Records
- NZ beat WI by 5 wickets: NZ – 307/5 (47.1), WI – 301/8 (50) (21 Aug, 2022)
- NZ beat WI by 50 runs (D/L method): NZ – 212/10 (48.2), WI – 161/10 (35.3) (19 Aug, 2022)
- WI beat NZ by 5 wickets: NZ – 190/10 (45.2), WI – 193/5 (39) (17 Aug, 2022)
- NZ beat WI by 5 runs: NZ – 291/8 (50), WI – 286/10 (49) (22 Jun, 2019)
- NZ beat WI by 66 runs (D/L method): NZ – 131/4 (23), WI – 99/9 (23) (26 Dec, 2017)
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Mitchell Santner (Captain) | Scored 98 runs and took 8 wickets in 5 matches |
| Roston Chase (Vice Captain) | Scored 96 runs and took 5 wickets in 5 matches |
| Daryl Mitchell | Scored 239 runs in 5 matches |
| Shai Hope | Scored 224 runs in 5 matches |
| Matt Henry | Took 12 wickets in 5 matches |
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