NZ vs WI Prediction, Test Series 2025, Match 1, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

New Zealand will lock horns with the West Indies in the first Test of the three-match series at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, starting on Tuesday, December 2.

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New Zealand is coming into this Test series on the back of a 2-0 Test series win over Zimbabwe away from home in August 2025. On the other hand, the West Indies suffered a 0-2 Test series whitewash to India away from home in October 2025.

NZ vs WI, Test Series 2025, Match 1, Match Details

Match: New Zealand vs West Indies, Test Series 2025, Match 1

Time & Date: 3:30 AM IST, December 2 to 6

Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch

NZ vs WI, Test Series 2025, Match 1 Pitch Report

The Christchurch surface will assist pacers with the new ball, right from the initial few overs. There will be extra bounce and lateral movement on offer. However, as the game progresses to the third day, we can expect batters to have a fair share of assistance.

NZ vs WI, Test Series 2025, Match 1 Probable XIs

New Zealand

Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c and wk), Mitchell Santner, Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy.

West Indies

John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope, Roston Chase (c), Tevin Imlach (wk), Justin Greaves, Jomel Warrican, Kemar Roach/Johann Layne, Anderson Phillip, Jayden Seales.

NZ vs WI, Test Series 2025, Match 1 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: New Zealand.

These two sides have played a total of 49 Tests against each other. While New Zealand secured 17 wins, the West Indies bagged 13 victories with 19 games ending in a draw. With home advantage on their side, we can expect New Zealand to finish this game off in three to four days quite comfortably.

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