NZ vs WI 1st T20I Pitch Report: How will the pitch be at Eden Park, Auckland

New Zealand Vs West Indies 1st T20 Pitch Report: West Indies will tour New Zealand for a multi-format series, starting with a five-match T20I series on Wednesday, November 5. The two teams will face each other in the first match at Eden Park in Auckland.

New Zealand vs West Indies (NZ vs WI) Match Details:

• League: West Indies tour of New Zealand, 2025
• Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
• Date: November 5, 2025
• Start Time: 11:45 A.M IST
• Teams: New Zealand vs West Indies

NZ vs WI Match Previews

New Zealand recently lost the three-match T20I series against England, but they made a remarkable comeback, defeating the visitors 3-0 in the ODIs. The Kiwis will now look to regain their form in the T20I series against the Caribbean. Mitchell Santner will lead the team, while Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, and Ish Sodhi will be key players.

The West Indies recently defeated Bangladesh 3-0 in the T20I series, performing brilliantly. They will look to continue this momentum and challenge the Kiwis in the upcoming series. Shai Hope will captain the team, supported by Brandon King, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, and Akeal Hosein.

NZ vs WI, Eden Park Pitch Report

• WI vs NZ Pitch Report: The pitch at Eden Park in Auckland will be fast and bouncy, providing significant assistance to fast bowlers, especially with the new ball.
• Due to the weather, the pitch is expected to remain moist, further aiding the fast bowlers.
• The short boundaries will make it easier for batsmen to play big shots.
• This pitch is traditionally considered a good batting pitch, with good bounce and the ball coming easily onto the bat.
• Maintaining a score of around 170-200 runs will be challenging for the team batting first.
• Limited sixes and short boundaries will favor the batting team.
• Spin bowlers will have the opportunity to be more effective in the latter half of the innings.

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NZ vs WI 1st T20 Playing 11

New Zealand's playing 11:Mitchell Santner (captain), Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway (wicketkeeper), Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Zachary Faulks, Michael Bracewell, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Nathan Smith

West Indies' playing 11: Shai Hope (C&VC), Alick Athanase, Brandon King, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Matthew Ford, Jayden Seales, Shamar Springer