After a 3-0 clean sweep over England in ODIs, New Zealand takes on the West Indies in an all-format challenge. The Caribbean side is also fresh off a 3-0 T20I series victory against Bangladesh.
So, this makes up for a cracking contest between New Zealand and the West Indies across November and December 2025.
But when and where does the New Zealand vs West Indies 2025 series start?
New Zealand and the West Indies will start with the first T20I on November 5, 2025. Auckland will host the clash starting at 7:15 PM local time (11:45 AM IST).
How many matches are part of the series?
It’s an 11-match itinerary spread across seven weeks. Five of them are T20Is, followed by three ODIs.
The limited-overs games are crucial, as both teams will use T20Is to prepare for the 2026 T20 World Cup, while the one-dayers will help build towards the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
After the white-ball action, the focus will shift towards three Tests, which are part of the current WTC cycle. The West Indies have had a terrible start, while the Blackcaps will begin their campaign with these games.
The Caribbean side will also play a three-day warm-up red-ball fixture before the first Test.
Alright, which venues will host the matches?
The action will be spread across nine venues in New Zealand.
Here are 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
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Now, tell me the complete schedule for the New Zealand vs West Indies 2025 series…
So the first two T20Is are on back-to-back days on November 5 and 6 in Auckland. The third and fourth matches are also back-to-back affairs on November 9 and 10 in Nelson. And the last T20I will take place in Dunedin on November 13.
The ODI leg will start on November 16 with the first match in Christchurch. Napier will stage the second one-dayer on November 19, while Hamilton will host the third match on November 22.
Both teams will return to Christchurch after a 10-day break for the first Test starting December 2. The second Test will take place in Wellington from December 10 onwards.
And the series will conclude with the last Test scheduled between December 18 and 22 in Mount Maunganui.
West Indies Tour of New Zealand 2025: T20I, ODI, and Test Series
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local / 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 |
Okay, how do the squads look?
Mitchell Santner will lead the hosts in limited-overs cricket, while Tom Latham will captain in Tests.
Kane Williamson, meanwhile, announced his retirement from T20Is, while he misses out on ODIs due to a groin injury. But he is set to feature in Tests. Matt Henry, who missed T20Is due to a calf strain, will return to the ODI fold.
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.
New Zealand ODI Squad vs West Indies:
Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Will Young
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 I watch the New Zealand vs West Indies series 2025?
If you are in New Zealand, then tune into TVNZ+ and TVNZ 1. In India, Sony Sports Network will broadcast the New Zealand vs West Indies series. The live streaming will be available on three OTT platforms: Sony Liv, Amazon Prime Video, and FanCode.
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