Akshay Thakur - Saturday, Nov 08, 2025New Zealand vs West Indies 3rd T20 Pitch Report: New Zealand and West Indies are gearing up for the third encounter of their ongoing series as they lock horns at Saxton Oval in Nelson on Sunday, November 9.
New Zealand bounced back from their series-opener with a thrilling win in the second T20I, laying the foundation for a decisive contest.
New Zealand displayed resilience and strategic acumen in the second T20I, led by Mitchell Santner's composed leadership and contributions from their all-rounders, especially Mark Chapman, who scored a brilliant 78.
The Windies will be looking to make a strong comeback after falling behind in the previous match. Shai Hope's captaincy has been commendable, but the Caribbean team will be hoping for more consistency from their top-order players.
WI vs NZ 3rd T20 Pitch Report: The pitch at Saxton Oval in Nelson for the New Zealand vs. West Indies match is expected to be batsman-friendly, with good pace and bounce, providing exceptional assistance to the fast bowlers. The average first innings score in recent T20 matches here has been around 195, indicating the potential for a high-scoring match. Teams winning the toss usually choose to bowl first to chase down targets, although batting first has historically been advantageous at this ground.
The weather is forecast to be clear and sunny, with moderate humidity and light winds, making it ideal for both batting and bowling. Spinners and fast bowlers who vary their pace effectively should find some support as the match progresses.
Overall, an exciting match is expected with a good contest between bat and ball, with the opposition batting first likely to post a challenging total.
| Total matches: | 9 |
| Batting first won: | 7 |
| Bowling first won: | 14 |
| 1st inn avg score: | 147 |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 135 |
| Highest Total: | 218/5 |
| Lowest Total: | 104/10 |
| Highest Chased: | 123/6 |
| Lowest Defended: | 114/7 |
New Zealand Playing 11: Tim Robinson, Devon Conway(w), Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy
West Indies Playing 11: Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope(w/c), Roston Chase, Ackeem Auguste, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales
