New Zealand and West Indies gear up for a pivotal three-Test series commencing December 2, at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, marking the start of their 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) campaigns.
The Black Caps, formidable at home and undefeated in their last five Tests, aim to consolidate their dominance with a balanced blend of experienced stars like Tom Latham, Kane Williamson and Matt Henry, alongside rising talents such as Will Young and Jacob Duffy.
On the other hand, the West Indies are determined to overturn a difficult stretch abroad, having secured just one Test win in 20 matches outside the Caribbean since 2018. Captain Roston Chase’s experience will be vital as the side leans on a promising pace attack spearheaded by Kemar Roach and rising star Jayden Seales. While their bowlers hold genuine potential, the batting order remains under scrutiny, with senior players such as Shai Hope and John Campbell expected to shoulder major responsibility against New Zealand’s potent seam attack.
NZ vs WI 2025, Test Series: Fixtures
| Match | Date | Venue | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | December 2-6 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 11:00 am NZST/ 3:30 am IST |
| 2nd Test | December 10-14 | Basin Reserve, Wellington | 11:00 am NZST/ 3:30 am IST |
| 3rd Test | December 18-22 | Seddon Park, Hamilton | 11:00 am NZST/ 3:30 am IST |
Squads
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Tom Latham (c & wk), Kane Williamson, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Zakary Foulkes, Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Tom Blundell, Blair Tickner
West Indies: John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Brandon King, Shai Hope (wk), Alick Athanaze, Tevin Imlach, Roston Chase (c), Justin Greaves, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican, Anderson Phillip, Kavem Hodge, Ojay Shields, Johann Layne
Broadcast and Live Streaming details
- New Zealand: TVNZ+, TVNZ 1
- Caribbean: Rush Sports (digital), TV6 (Trinidad & Tobago), E-Networks (Guyana) and CCN TV (Grenada)
- South Africa: Super Sport
- India: Prime Video, SonyTEN, SonyLIV, FanCode
- Pakistan: Tapmad
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