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NZ vs WI statistical preview 3rd T20I [Source: @BLACKCAPS/X.com]
The five-match T20I series between West Indies and New Zealand now stands at 1-1 after the hosts secured a narrow three-run win in the second T20I against the West Indies. The third T20I has been scheduled at Saxton Oval in Nelson on November 9, and the live action for fans will begin at 5:45 a.m. IST.
New Zealand
New Zealand saw a massive contribution with the bat from Mark Chapman, who unprecedentedly made 78 runs of just 28 balls to give a massive boost to the hosts' scorecard.
West Indies put up a fighting chase but faltered as Ish Sodhi and Mitchell Santner continued to put pressure on the West Indies batting lineup. Hence, the Santner-led team will once again try to handicap the visitors and bag the third T20I to gain a 2-1 advantage.
West Indies
West Indies bowlers Akeal Hosein and Jayden Seales took quite a beating in the 2nd T20I and will look to regroup alongside their spearheads Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd for the 3rd T20I. Although Shepherd and Rovman Powell almost gave New Zealand a nightmare, they ultimately failed to secure the win.
However, they will hope for a strong performance from Brandon King at the top, along with Alick Athanaze, to make their mark at Sexton Oval and gain an edge in the series.
NZ vs WI head-to-head overview in T20Is
New Zealand and the West Indies have had some interesting battles, facing off in 22 matches overall. In those 22 T20I games, the West Indies have managed to win 6 times, while New Zealand has taken the lead with 11 wins. There were also 2 matches that didn’t finish, and 3 ended in ties, with the West Indies winning 2 of those tiebreakers.
Saxton Oval Nelson pitch report
The Saxton Oval pitch in Nelson is usually a batting-friendly surface that often produces high scores in T20I cricket. The pitch offers good pace and bounce, allowing batters to time their shots cleanly. However, spinners tend to find some purchase as the match progresses and the surface wears down.
As the game goes on, the pitch is expected to flatten out, making chasing easier. Although teams batting first have historically enjoyed more success here, the captain winning the toss at Saxton Oval might still opt to bowl first.
New Zealand and West Indies' probable playing XI
New Zealand
Tim Robinson, Devon Conway (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Zak Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy
West Indies
Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope (c & wk), Roston Chase, Ackeem Auguste, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales
Top run scorers in NZ vs WI T20Is
We are considering only the players from the current squad.
Devon Conway: 246 runs
Devon Conway has piled up 246 runs from his 9 T20I matches against West Indies at an astonishing average of 35.14. He also maintains an explosive strike rate of 129.47, with one half-century to his name.
Rovman Powell: 176 runs
From his 12 T20I innings against New Zealand, Rovman Powell has scored 176 runs at a strike rate of 151.72. He also maintains an average of 19.55 from the 116 balls he faced from Kiwi bowlers.
Mitchell Santner: 171 runs
Mitchell Santner, the Kiwi all-rounder and the skipper of the hosts, has scored 171 runs from 12 T20I matches against West Indies. He boasts a solid strike rate of 185.86, and boasts an average of 171.00 against the Red Giants.
Top wicket-takers in NZ vs WI T20Is
We are considering only the players from the current squad.
Mitchell Santner: 13 wickets
Mitchell Santner has picked up 13 wickets from his 12 matches against West Indies in T20I contests. He boasts best figures of 3/15, with an average of 21.15, and maintains a solid economy rate of 8.08 from the 34 overs he has bowled against the team.
Ish Sodhi: 12 wickets
Ish Sodhi has been pretty active in T20Is against the West Indies, taking 12 wickets in 11 matches. His average sits at 23.08, but his economy rate is a bit on the higher side at 8.39.
James Neesham: 6 wickets
James Neesham has taken 6 wickets in 12 T20I matches against the West Indies. His best figures are 3 for 16, with an average of 34.16, although he has been somewhat costly with an economy rate of 8.03.
NZ vs WI key stats
New Zealand's key records
- In home T20I matches, New Zealand have an excellent track record, winning 56 out of 110 matches played.
- Mark Chapman has averaged 20.1 in T20Is this year from his 13 outings, scoring 261 runs at a strike rate of 159.1, including two fifties.
- Mitchell Santner has taken 9 wickets from his 10 T20I appearances in 2025 and has also scored 133 runs at an average of 66.5.
- Daryl Mitchell has 9 wickets from his 10 T20I matches in 2025 and has also amassed 133 runs at a strike rate of 156.0.
- Rachin Ravindra vs Roston Chase in T20Is: 10 runs; 10 balls; 1 dismissal
- Rovman Powell vs Kyle Jamieson in T20Is: 14 runs; 8 balls; 1 dismissal
West Indies' key records
- West Indies have a sub-par track record against New Zealand. Against the hosts, they have won only one match out of the 12 they have played on New Zealand soil.
- West Indies' overall away record is also poor, with only 27 wins from the 75 T20Is they have played.
- Roston Chase has played 12 T20I matches in 2025, averaging 24.3 with 243 runs and two half-centuries to his name. With the ball, he has taken 11 wickets while maintaining an economy rate of 8.23.
- Rovman Powell has also been destructive with the bat, scoring 308 runs from 13 T20Is this year at an average of 30.8 and a strike rate of 156.3.
- Shai Hope has featured in 16 matches this year, amassing 541 runs at an average of 38.6, including four half-centuries and one century.
- Michael Bracewell vs Roston Chase in T20Is: 0 runs; 1 balls; 1 dismissal
- Bradon King vs Ish Sodhi in T20Is: 8 runs; 4 balls; 0 dismissals
Records that can be broken in NZ vs WI 3rd T20I
- Rovman Powell is 13 sixes away from completing 150 career sixes in T20I cricket.
- Shai Hope is 112 runs short of reaching 1,500 runs in T20Is.
- Jason Holder needs 5 more wickets to complete 100 T20I wickets in his career.
- Devon Conway is 9 sixes away from completing 50 career T20I sixes.
- Mark Chapman is 23 runs short of reaching 1,500 T20I runs in his career.
- Tim Robinson needs 28 more runs to complete 500 T20I career runs.
- Jacob Duffy is 4 wickets away from reaching 50 T20I wickets in his career.
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