new zealand And west indies Get ready for an important three-Test series, starting on December 2 at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, which marks their debut. 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) Campaign.
The Black Caps, formidable at home and undefeated in their last five Test matches, aim to consolidate their dominance with a balanced mix of emerging talents like Will Young and Jacob Duffy as well as experienced stars like Tom Latham, Kane Williamson and Matt Henry.
West Indies, on the other hand, are looking to recover from a difficult spell abroad, having managed just one Test win in 20 matches outside the Caribbean since 2018. Captain Roston Chase’s experience will be crucial as the team relies on a promising pace attack. Kemar Roach and rising star Jaden Seales. While their bowlers have real potential, the batting order remains under scrutiny, with senior players like Shai Hope and John Campbell expected to shoulder a bigger responsibility against New Zealand’s powerful seam attack.
New Zealand vs West Indies 2025, Test Series: Fixtures
| match | date | venue | start time |
|---|---|---|---|
| first test | 2-6 December | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 11:00am NZST/ 3:30am IST |
| second test | 10-14 December | Basin Reserve, Wellington | 11:00am NZST/ 3:30am IST |
| third test | 18-22 December | Seddon Park, Hamilton | 11:00am NZST/ 3:30am IST |
squads
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Tom Latham (c & wk), Kane Williamson, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Zachary Foulkes, Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Tom Blundell, Blair Tickner
West Indies: John Campbell, Tangnarine Chanderpaul, Brandon King, Shai Hope (wk), Alek Athanaz, Tevin Imlach, Roston Chase (c), Justin Greaves, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican, Anderson .Phillip, Kavem Hodge, OJ Shields, Johan Lane
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details
- new zealand: TVNZ+, TVNZ 1
- Caribbean: Rush Sports (Digital), TV6 (Trinidad and Tobago), E-Networks (Guyana) and CCN TV (Grenada).
- South Africa: super sport
- India: Prime Video, SonyTEN, SonyLIV, Fancode
- Pakistan: frenzy
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