NZ vs WI Match Prediction: Who Will Win Todays 3rd Test Match?

By Akshay - Dec 17, 2025 09:42 PM
Last updated on Dec 17, 2025 09:43 PM

West Indies tour of New Zealand, 2025: After more than a month and a half, the West Indies' tour of New Zealand has reached its final match. The third and final Test will be played at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. The match will begin on Thursday at 3:30 AM Indian Standard Time.

Following a draw in the first match, New Zealand secured a nine-wicket victory in the second Test in Wellington. They now hold an unassailable 1-0 lead and will be looking to clinch the series. The West Indies put up a good fight in the first Test, but once again, they failed to maintain consistent performance. They will be hoping for a better showing from their batsmen to level the series.

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NZ vs WI 3rd Test Pitch Report

Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui is offering a balanced pitch for the upcoming NZ vs WI third Test, with initial assistance for seam bowlers.

The pitch is initially grassy and hard, providing good pace, bounce, and seam movement in overcast conditions, which will benefit new-ball bowlers like Jacob Duffy and Kemar Roach. The average first-innings score is around 380-390, giving teams batting first an advantage if they can negotiate the early sessions. The pitch tends to slow down later, offering some assistance to spinners, while reverse swing is likely around the 50-60 over mark.

Teams batting first have a good winning record at Bay Oval, and disciplined batting will be crucial to posting a score of over 350. New Zealand's pace attack utilizes the home conditions effectively, as demonstrated by their strong performance in the second Test. The weather may be slightly unsettled, but heavy rain is not expected.

Who will win todays 3rd Test match between New Zealand vs West Indies?

Aaj ka WI vs NZ match kon jeetega: New Zealand are strong favorites to win the third Test against West Indies, which is set to begin at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.

Following a dominant nine-wicket victory in the second Test, New Zealand has taken a 1-0 lead in the series, showcasing the strength of their fast-bowling attack on home pitches. West Indies drew the first match, but their recent form has been poor, having lost eight of their nine Tests this year due to a weak batting lineup. The Kiwi team boasts a strong squad, with Ajaz Patel returning to bolster the spin attack and Tom Blundell behind the stumps.

In the head-to-head record across 51 Tests, New Zealand leads 18-13 and has been unbeaten at Bay Oval in recent matches (winning 3 of the last 5). West Indies last won in New Zealand in 1995, and they have consistently struggled against the Kiwi seamers.

According to predictions, New Zealand has an 87% chance of winning on the seamer-friendly pitch, where the average first-innings score is 390, and batting first and negotiating the early swing proves crucial.

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