NZ vs WI Match Prediction : 2nd T20, West Indies tour of New Zealand, 2025
NZ vs WI Win Probability
67%
New Zealand
33%
West Indies
West Indies To Win, 1.45
The West Indies has won each of its last 5 away games
New Zealand played below expectations in the previous match but that does not make it a worse team than the West Indies
We expect the stronger New Zealand lineup to strike back in this contest
NZ vs WI Betting Tips
Shai Hope to score over 21.5 runs
Shai Hope has been a consistent performer for the West Indies in the last few months. He is the leading run-scorer for his team in 2025 and has an average of close to 40 in his last 15 innings. He has scored at least 22 runs in each of his last 3 innings, including two half-centuries, and we are backing him to play a good knock.
West Indies total runs before fall of 1st wicket - Under 18.5
Brandon King and Alick Athanaze haven’t been consistent in their individual performances and have failed to give the West Indies a good start in each of the previous two matches.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
New Zealand
West Indies
After losing the first match, New Zealand will look to level the series as it takes on the West Indies for the second of the 5 T20 games. The match will be played at Eden Park in Auckland on Thursday.
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New Zealand vs West Indies Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have faced each other in 21 matches to date. New Zealand has a slight edge with 11 wins compared to 8 for the West Indies. 2 matches ended without a result.
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NZ vs WI Team Previews
New Zealand
The hosts will be disappointed with the way they played on Wednesday as they lost the match by 7 runs. This is their 4th loss on the trot, and the Black Caps will be eager to turn things around.
New Zealand’s batting looks considerably weaker in the absence of Tim Seifert, who is set to miss the entire series due to an injury. He was the leading run-scorer for the team this year. In his absence, Tim Robinson and Devon Conway will open the batting and will have to give the team a good start.
The middle order has some experienced names, including Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, and Mark Chapman, while the all-rounders James Neesham and Michael Bracewell add depth to the batting. Ravindra and Mitchell have got some good starts but need to convert them into a big knock.
The bowling, too, appears weak in the absence of top-rung bowlers like Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson. Kyle Jamieson and Zakary Foulkes were expensive during the Powerplay. Jacob Duffy has been the team’s best bowler of late, and a lot will depend on how he bowls with the new ball.
New Zealand Expected Playing 11
Tim Robinson, Devon Conway (WK), Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Zakary Foulkes, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson
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West Indies
The West Indies have something to cheer about as they have continued with the good momentum after defeating Bangladesh in its backyard last month. With the T20 World Cup fast approaching, this win will give them plenty of confidence.
The visitors are likely to continue with the opening pair of Alick Athanaze and Brandon King. Although they have been inconsistent, both are talented batsmen and will likely bounce back soon. The middle order has performed well and has been a key contributor to the team’s recent success.
Shai Hope, Rovman Powell, and Roston Chase have contributed well, and the team will rely on them to play a good innings. The West Indies has a strong bench of all-rounders like Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, and Sherfane Rutherford, who are capable of turning the match in the team’s favor.
Jayden Seales and Matthew Forde continue to lead the attack with the new ball, while Akeal Hosein will feature in the spin department.
West Indies Expected Playing 11
Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope (C & WK), Ackeem Auguste, Romario Shepherd, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Jayden Seales, Akeal Hosein
NZ vs WI Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss will likely opt to field first.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at Eden Park will likely be balanced. The quicker bowlers can expect some seam movement with the new ball, but once the batsmen get their eye in, playing shots will get easier. A score of around 170 is a par score for the first innings. As the match progresses, the surface does slow down, and the spinners can expect some turn if they hit the right areas.
The weather will remain clear for the most part with temperatures under 23 degrees.
NZ vs WI: Who Will Win?
While New Zealand lost its opening match, the West Indian win was far from convincing. There is a lot of depth in the New Zealand batting lineup and we expect it to fire in this match. The bowling should also come back strongly.
Bet on New Zealand to win.
| Pro Tip: I will continue to bet against the West Indian lineup even on the small grounds of New Zealand. Bet the 'Under' when it comes to Total Sixes or even Total Individual Totals. Avoid betting on SHai Hope because he is in good form but all other West Indian batters are fair targets. |
