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NZ vs WI statistical preview: Key stats, records and head-to-head ahead of 5th T20I

Soumyajit Dutta

NZ vs WI statistical preview 5th T20I [Source: AFP Photos]NZ vs WI statistical preview 5th T20I [Source: AFP Photos]

After the 4th T20I was washed out between New Zealand and West Indies, the five-match series now stands at 2-1 up for the hosts. The final and fifth T20I of this series will be a thrilling one, which will take place on November 13 at University Oval, Dunedin and will be live for fans to watch from 5:45 AM IST.

New Zealand

The hosts, New Zealand, currently lead the series 2-1 after the fourth T20I was washed out. The Mitchell Santner-led side has looked strong throughout the tournament and will aim to win the final match to seal the series. If the fifth T20I is also washed out, New Zealand will automatically be declared the winner.

West Indies

For the West Indies, it will be a tough challenge, as the visitors must win the match at all costs to level the series 2-2. If they fail to do so, New Zealand will clinch the series, and the Shai Hope-led team will have to return home empty-handed.

NZ vs WI head-to-head overview in T20Is

New Zealand and the West Indies faced off in 24 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 3 matches that didn't have any result, and 3 ended in ties.

University Oval Dunedin pitch report

The University Oval pitch in Dunedin is a balanced surface that usually favours batters, especially in the first innings, offering good pace and bounce for fluent stroke play. Pacers with variations can be effective with the new ball, while spinners might find some purchase later on as the pitch wears down and provides more turn.

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 amassed a total of 302 runs from his 10 T20I matches against the West Indies, achieving an impressive average of 37.75. He also maintains an explosive strike rate of 134.82 and has scored two half-centuries.

Rovman Powell: 178 runs

Rovman Powell has scored 178 runs from his 13 T20I innings against New Zealand, with a commendable strike rate of 149.57. His average stands at 17.80, having faced 119 balls from New Zealand bowlers.

Mitchell Santner: 175 runs

Mitchell Santner, the Kiwi all-rounder and captain of the host team, has accumulated 175 runs from his 13 T20I matches against the West Indies. He boasts a solid strike rate of 184.21 and an outstanding average of 87.50 against the Caribbean team.

Top wicket-takers in NZ vs WI T20Is

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Ish Sodhi: 15 wickets

Ish Sodhi is the highest wicket-taker in T20I matches between New Zealand (NZ) and West Indies (WI), having taken 15 wickets in 12 games. His bowling average stands at 20.73, although his economy rate is relatively high at 8.40.

Mitchell Santner: 14 wickets

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

Jacob Duffy: 6 wickets

Jacob Duffy, in just 3 T20I innings against the West Indies, has taken 6 wickets with an impressive economy rate of 6.33 and a strike rate of 12.00. His average with the ball is a decent 12.66, with 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 112 matches played.
  • At Dunedin, Jacob Duffy produced a notable bowling effort, grabbing 2 wickets in his single match recording best figures of 2/20 with an economy rate of 6.67.
  • At Dunedin, Ish Sodhi tookg 4 wickets from 4 matches maintaining an economy of 9.42 and registering his best figures of 2/17.
  • In T20Is against the West Indies, Rachin Ravindra has accumulated 62 runs in 4 outings, averaging 17.0 with a strike rate of 109.7, his top score being 26.
  • Facing the West Indies in T20Is, Devon Conway has compiled 224 runs in 9 innings at a strong average of 37.8 and a brisk strike rate of 134.8, featuring two fifties.
  • 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 77 T20Is they have played.
  • Roston Chase has claimed 5 wickets in 3 T20I appearances against New Zealand, giving away 63 runs at an economy of 7.00, with his best bowling figures reading 3 for 26.
  • Shai Hope has accumulated 85 runs in 4 T20Is versus New Zealand, averaging 23.2 with a strike rate of 109.4, and his highest score in these encounters is 53.
  • Rovman Powell has scored 119 runs across 11 T20Is against New Zealand, maintaining an average of 17.8 and a strike rate of 149.6, with his top score being 45.
  • In the year 2025, Rovman Powell has compiled 310 runs from 14 T20Is at an average of 28.2 and an impressive strike rate of 155.0, featuring one fifty and a highest 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 5th T20I

  • Rovman Powell requires 13 more sixes to reach the milestone of 150 T20I sixes in his career.
  • Shai Hope is just 111 runs away from achieving the landmark of 1,500 T20I runs.
  • Romario Shepherd needs six more fours to bring up 50 boundaries in T20 internationals.
  • Jason Holder is five fours and five sixes short of completing 50 each in T20Is, and he also needs just three more wickets to join the 100-wicket club.
  • Sherfane Rutherford stands five fours away from reaching 50 boundaries in T20I cricket.
  • Devon Conway requires seven additional sixes to complete 50 maximums in his T20I career.
  • Mark Chapman is only 23 runs shy of crossing 1,500 T20I runs.
  • Tim Robinson needs just five more runs to touch the 500-run mark in T20Is.
  • Rachin Ravindra is eight fours away from completing 50 boundaries in T20 internationals.
  • Jacob Duffy is on the verge of a milestone, needing only one wicket to complete 50 T20I dismissals.