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NZ vs WI statistical preview: Key stats, records and head-to-head ahead of 4th T20I

Soumyajit Dutta

NZ vs WI statistical preview 4th T20I [Source: @WindiesCricket/X.com]NZ vs WI statistical preview 4th T20I [Source: @WindiesCricket/X.com]

The New Zealand vs West Indies 4th T20I contest is set to decide the fate of the series on November 10 at Saxton Oval. After a crucial 2-1 lead by the hosts, the live action that starts from 5:45 AM IST will see a series decider or a series leveller in Nelson.

New Zealand

New Zealand clinched another hell of a thriller in the 3rd T20I against West Indies. The Mitchell Santner-led team notched up 177 on the board and defended a closely fought game to win by just 9 runs. 

Spinners got purchase on the pitch as Ish Sodhi starred with his 3-fer. Jacob Duffy was also a wreck with 3 scalps to his name. Hence, another pace-spin duo attack with considerable firepower at the top without Mark Chapman might see a series-bagger for the hosts.

West Indies

West Indies haven't had a memorable time in the series so far. Two unlucky defeats from very close margins, and both times, Romario Shepherd drove the game too close to lose. Yet West Indies would like to work on their bowling unit and address their top-order woes. 

Brandon King needs to fire alongsiode Amir Jangoo. New faces are showing promise but need to put in more to prove in front of a strong Kiwi unit in the 4th T20I.

NZ vs WI head-to-head overview in T20Is

New Zealand and the West Indies faced off in 23 matches overall. Out of all of them, West Indies have managed to win 6 times, while New Zealand has taken the lead with 12 wins. There were also 2 matches that didn't finish, and 3 ended in ties.

Saxton Oval Nelson pitch report

The Saxton Oval pitch in Nelson is generally known for being favourable to batters, often leading to high scores in T20I cricket. The latest contest between the two teams also reiterated the same fact with scores reaching upto 177. 

Generally, the surface provides good pace and bounce, allowing batters to time their shots effectively. However, as the match progresses and the pitch wears down, spinners can find some assistance. With teams batting first have historically had more success at Saxton Oval, the captain who wins the toss might choose to bat.

New Zealand and West Indies' probable playing XI

New Zealand

Tim Robinson, Devon Conway (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Hay, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Zak Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy

West Indies

Brandon King, Amir Jangoo, 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: 302 runs

Devon Conway has piled up 302 runs from his 10 T20I matches against West Indies at an astonishing average of 37.75. He also maintains an explosive strike rate of 134.82, with two half-centuries to his name.

Rovman Powell: 178 runs 

From his 13 T20I innings against New Zealand, Rovman Powell has scored 178 runs at a strike rate of 149.57. He also maintains an average of 17.80 from the 119 balls he faced from Kiwi bowlers.

Mitchell Santner: 175 runs

Mitchell Santner, the Kiwi all-rounder and the skipper of the hosts, has scored 175 runs from 13 T20I matches against West Indies. He boasts a solid strike rate of 184.21, and boasts an average of 87.50 against the Caribbeans.

Top wicket-takers in NZ vs WI T20Is

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Ish Sodhi: 15 wickets

Ish Sodhi has been the highest wicket taker in contests between NZ and WI, taking 15 wickets in 12 matches. His average sits at 20.73, but his economy rate is a bit on the higher side at 8.40.

Mitchell Santner: 14 wickets

Mitchell Santner has picked up 14 wickets from his 13 matches against West Indies in T20I contests. He boasts best figures of 3/15, with an average of 21.71, and maintains a solid economy rate of 8.00 from the 38 overs he has bowled against the team. 

Jacob Duffy: 6 wickets

From his 3 T20I innings against West Indies, Jacob Duffy has managed to bag 6 wickets at an impressive economy rate of 6.33 while striking at 12.00. He also has a pretty decent average of 12.66 with the ball, with the best figures of 3/36.

NZ vs WI key stats

New Zealand's key records

  • In home T20I matches, New Zealand have a decent track record, winning 57 out of 111 matches played.
  • At the Nelson ground, Jacob Duffy delivered an impressive spell, taking 4 wickets for 66 runs in 8 overs, with best figures of 3/36 and a striking economy of 8.25.
  • At Nelson, Ish Sodhi showcased his spin brilliance, claiming 5 wickets for 94 runs in 11 overs at an economy rate of 8.55, with best bowling figures of 3/34.
  • Against West Indies in T20Is, Rachin Ravindra has scored 62 runs in 4 matches at an average of 17.0 and a strike rate of 109.7, with a highest score of 26.
  • Against West Indies in T20Is, Devon Conway has amassed 224 runs in 9 matches at an impressive average of 37.8 and a strike rate of 134.8, including 2 half-centuries.
  • Shai Hope vs Jacob Duffy in T20Is: 10 runs; 19 balls; 1 dismissal
  • Romario Shepherd vs Kyle Jamieson in T20Is: 10 runs; 9 balls; 1 dismissal

West Indies' key records

  • West Indies' overall away record is very poor, with only 27 wins from the 76 T20Is they have played.
  • Roston Chase has taken 5 wickets in 3 T20Is against New Zealand, conceding 63 runs at an economy rate of 7.00, with best figures of 3/26.
  • Shai Hope has scored 85 runs in 4 T20Is against New Zealand at an average of 23.2 and a strike rate of 109.4, with a top score of 53.
  • Rovman Powell has amassed 119 runs in 11 T20Is against New Zealand at an average of 17.8 and a strike rate of 149.6, with a highest score of 45.
  • Rovman Powell has scored 310 runs in 14 T20Is in 2025 at an average of 28.2 and a strike rate of 155.0, with one half-century and a top score of 79.
  • Rovman Powell vs Ish Sodhi in T20Is: 27 runs; 26 balls; 3 dismissals
  • Daryl Mitchell vs Jason Holder in T20Is: 19 runs; 16 balls; 1 dismissal

Records that can be broken in NZ vs WI 4th T20I

  • Rovman Powell is 13 sixes away from completing 150 T20I sixes in his career. 
  • Shai Hope is 111 runs short of reaching 1,500 T20I runs. 
  • Romario Shepherd is six boundaries away from completing 50 fours in T20Is. 
  • Jason Holder needs five boundaries and five sixes to complete 50 each in his T20I career, and he is also just three wickets away from reaching 100 T20I wickets. 
  • Sherfane Rutherford, meanwhile, is five boundaries short of completing 50 fours in T20Is.
  • Devon Conway is seven sixes short of completing 50 T20I career sixes. 
  • Mark Chapman is 23 runs away from reaching 1,500 T20I runs. 
  • Tim Robinson needs just five more runs to complete 500 T20I career runs. 
  • Rachin Ravindra is eight boundaries short of completing 50 fours in his T20I career.
  • Jacob Duffy is just one wicket away from reaching 50 T20I career wickets.