Akshay Thakur - Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025West Indies vs New Zealand 5th T20 Pitch Report: The five-match T20I series between New Zealand and the West Indies will conclude with the highly anticipated fifth T20I at the University Oval in Dunedin.
After the rain-affected fourth match ended in a draw, New Zealand holds a 2-1 lead and is virtually level in the series. For the home team, a win guarantees a 3-1 series win, while the West Indies are in a do-or-die situation, needing a win to level the series 2-2.
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The series has been quite exciting, with the West Indies starting with a crucial win in the opening match. However, New Zealand quickly established their dominance at home, securing a series of narrow victories to take the lead. The Black Caps have shown superior depth and consistency, especially in their bowling, but the West Indies have proven that when their star players perform well, they can give the hosts a tough fight.
WI vs NZ 5th T20 Pitch Report: The pitch at Dunedin's University Oval is generally considered to be batsman-friendly, often producing high-scoring matches due to its short boundaries and good bounce. Initially, the surface favors batsmen, allowing for consistent pace and stroke play, especially in the first innings. However, both fast bowlers and spinners can benefit somewhat if they use variation and bowl in the right areas, as the Kakanui clay pitch provides some grip as the game progresses.
Historically, batting first on this ground has yielded better results. The average first innings score in T20 Internationals has been around 165, and scores of over 200 have been recorded several times in recent years. Spinners can play a greater role as the pitch slows down in the later stages of the match. Overall, this is a ground where batsmen can dominate, but bowlers with good skills can also make an impact.
| Total matches: | 8 |
| Batting first won: | 5 |
| Bowling first won: | 3 |
| 1st inn avg score: | 154 |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 147 |
| Highest Total: | 224/7 |
| Lowest Total: | 141/10 |
| Highest Chased: | 146/1 |
| Lowest Defended: | 137/6 |
New Zealand Playing 11: Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway (wk), Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), James Neesham, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy
West Indies Playing: Alick Athanaze, Amir Jangoo, Shai Hope (c) (wk), Ackeem Auguste, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer
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