Akshay Thakur - Sunday, Nov 09, 2025West Indies vs New Zealand 4th T20 Pitch Report: New Zealand leads 2-1 and will look to win the fourth match to seal the series. The match will be played on Monday, November 10, at Saxton Oval in Nelson.
The third T20I of the ongoing T20I series between New Zealand and the West Indies also came down to the last ball. Once again, Kyle Jamieson displayed composure and bowled a brilliant final over to lead his team to victory.
New Zealand will also be looking to defeat the West Indies, especially on their home soil, and win the series 4-1. Both their batting and bowling are strong, led by Mitchell Santner.
The West Indies came close to victory but failed to secure it. They will be desperate to do something special to break this streak and level the series.
NZ vs WI 4th T20 Pitch Report: The pitch at Saxton Oval in Nelson is generally considered balanced, offering batsmen good bounce and carry. Fast bowlers can exploit swing in the early overs. The pitch is generally batsman-friendly, but it also offers opportunities for fast bowlers. Teams batting first have performed better here, with the average first innings score hovering around 180.
The pitch isn't slow, but batting becomes easier as the match progresses. Chasing teams have a slight advantage, especially in bright light. To score well on this pitch, batsmen will need to maintain strike control and be wary of fast bowlers.
| Total matches: | 10 |
| Batting first won: | 8 |
| Bowling first won: | 2 |
| 1st inn avg score: | 150 |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 139 |
| Highest Total: | 218/5 |
| Lowest Total: | 104/10 |
| Highest Chased: | 123/6 |
| Lowest Defended: | 114/7 |
New Zealand Playing 11: Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway (wk), Mitchell Hay, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), James Neesham, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy
West Indies Playing 11: Alick Athanaze, Amir Jangoo, Shai Hope (c) (wk), Ackeem Auguste, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer, Akeal Hosein
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