New Zealand will face the West Indies at the Saxton Oval in Nelson for the 3rd T20I of the West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025. This promises to be a thrilling series decider as both teams are locked at 1-1 after two closely fought encounters.
The head-to-head record between these two teams in T20Is shows New Zealand’s slight edge, with New Zealand holding a 5-3 advantage over West Indies in their 9 encounters (with 1 no result). The series currently stands level after New Zealand’s nail-biting 3-run victory in the second T20I, bouncing back from West Indies’ 7-run win in the opener.
NZ vs WI 3rd T20I Match Preview
The Saxton Oval in Nelson will host this crucial series decider. Based on T20 matches played at this venue in recent years, the ground has an average first-innings score of 195 runs.
The venue statistics from the last 5 T20Is reveal a batting-friendly surface that offers significant assistance to pace bowlers. Teams winning the toss have a 100% preference to bowl first at this venue, though teams bowling first achieve only a 0% win rate, indicating that batting first provides a massive advantage on this surface.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | New Zealand vs West Indies |
| Date | November 9th, 2025 |
| Time | 5:45 AM IST, 1:15 PM Local |
| Venue | Saxton Oval, Nelson |
| Tournament | West Indies tour of New Zealand, 2025 |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Expected to be a batting-friendly wicket |
| Average Score | 195 runs (first innings average in T20s) |
| Favors | Pacers – pitch offers good pace and bounce |
| Surface | Batting conditions with exceptional assistance for fast bowlers |
| Weather Impact | Clear and sunny conditions expected |
| Toss Factor | Teams winning the toss prefer to bowl first – 100% opted to chase |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 20°C with sunny conditions expected |
| Humidity | 49% – Moderate humidity levels |
| Wind Speed | 8 km/h – Light winds |
| Rain Chance | 0% precipitation expected – no rain interruption |
| Overall | Perfect weather conditions with clear skies throughout |
Toss Prediction
Historical data from the Saxton Oval, Nelson, shows teams winning the toss strongly prefer to bowl first, with 100% of toss winners opting to chase over the last 5 years. However, the remarkably low success rate of chasing teams (0% win rate when bowling first) suggests that batting first might provide a strategic advantage on this surface, especially given the high-scoring nature of the ground.
Injury Updates
No major injuries reported. Both teams will be playing with their strongest XI.
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NZ vs WI Head-to-Head Records
- NZ beat WI by 3 runs: NZ – 207/5 (20), WI – 204/8 (20) (06 Nov, 2025)
- WI beat NZ by 7 runs: NZ – 157/9 (20), WI – 164/6 (20) (05 Nov, 2025)
- WI beat NZ by 13 runs: NZ – 136/9 (20), WI – 149/9 (20) (12 Jun, 2024)
- WI beat NZ by 8 wickets: NZ – 145/7 (20), WI – 150/2 (19) (14 Aug, 2022)
- NZ beat WI by 90 runs: NZ – 215/5 (20), WI – 125/9 (20) (12 Aug, 2022)
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| R Chase (Captain) | Scored 101 runs and took 6 wickets in 5 matches |
| J Holder (Vice Captain) | Took 8 wickets in 5 matches |
| R Powell | Scored 130 runs in 5 matches |
| M Santner | Scored 119 runs and took 3 wickets in 5 matches |
| R Shepherd | Scored 56 runs and took 9 wickets in 5 matches |
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