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

New Zealand will lock horns with the West Indies in the third and final Test of the three-match series at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, starting on Thursday, December 18.

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While the first Test ended in an exceptional draw between these two sides at Hagley Oval, the second Test witnessed New Zealand coming out on top by nine wickets quite comfortably in Wellington. With New Zealand having home advantage, it would be interesting to watch if they can seal the series 2-0.

NZ vs WI, Test Series 2025, Match 3, Match Details

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

Time & Date: 3:30 AM IST, December 18 to 22

Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

NZ vs WI, Test Series 2025, Match 3 Pitch Report

The Bay Oval surface is expected to assist both batters and bowlers equally. However, the new ball bowlers will have their fair share with a lot of lateral movement on offer initially. As the game progresses, we can expect batters to do well on this surface.

NZ vs WI, Test Series 2025, Match 3 Probable XIs

New Zealand

Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay (wk), Glenn Phillips, Zakary Foulkes, Ajaz Patel, Jacob Duffy, Michael Rae.

West Indies

John Campbell, Brandon King, Kavem Hodge, Shai Hope, Roston Chase (c), Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach (wk), Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Anderson Phillip, Ojay Shields.

NZ vs WI, Test Series 2025, Match 3 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: New Zealand.

These two sides have played a total of 51 Tests against each other. While New Zealand secured 18 wins, the West Indies bagged 13 victories, with 20 games ending in a draw. With home advantage on their side, we can expect New Zealand to seal the series 2-0 quite comfortably.

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