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NZ vs WI Prediction, T20I Series 2025, Match 3, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Get expert prediction, expected playing XI, and detailed pitch report for the 3rd T20I between New Zealand and West Indies at Saxton Oval, Nelson in the 2025 series.

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New Zealand will take on the West Indies in the third and final T20I of the three-match series at Saxton Oval in Nelson on Sunday, November 8.

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Delving into the details of the second T20I, New Zealand batted first and posted a daunting total of 207/5 in 20 overs. Mark Chapman was the top scorer, amassing 78 runs in 28 balls. Roston Chase scalped two wickets.

In response, the West Indies could score 204/8 in 20 overs, losing the game by three runs. Rovman Powell (45), Romario Shepherd (34), and Matthew Forde (29*) played important knocks, but in vain.

NZ vs WI, T20I Series, Match 3, Match Details

Match: New Zealand vs West Indies, T20I Series 2025, Match 3

Time & Date: 11:45 AM IST, Sunday, November 9

Venue: Saxton Oval, Nelson

NZ vs WI, T20I Series, Match 3 Pitch Report

It's one of the high-scoring grounds in the country, with the last T20I played at this venue producing more than 415 runs in 40 overs. Bowlers need to toil hard to scalp timely wickets and shun the run-scoring rate.

NZ vs WI, T20I Series, Match 3 Probable XIs

New Zealand

Tim Robinson, Devon Conway (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy.

West Indies

Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope (c) (wk), Roston Chase, Ackeem Auguste, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales.

NZ vs WI, T20I Series, Match 3 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: New Zealand.

New Zealand has a better record against the West Indies in the shortest format of the game. With the series levelled at 1-1, we can expect a tight contest between these two sides. Though toss might not play a major factor, we can expect the Black Caps to come out of this with flying colors with a thrilling win.

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