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New Zealand vs West Indies 1st T20I: New Zealand will be up against the West Indies in the first T20I match at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday, November 5. Both teams will face off in a five-match T20I series followed by three ODI matches.

New Zealand will be high on confidence after their recent incredible performance in the home series against England. They will be heading into the match on the back of a 3-0 whitewash ODI series win over England, having defeated them by 2 wickets in the third and final match in Wellington on Saturday. However, they lost the three-match T20I series 0-1.

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Mitchell Santner will continue to lead the Blackcaps in the T20Is, whereas Shai Hope will be leading the West Indies team. In a major setback to the hosts, star opener Tim Seifert has been ruled out of the T20I series due to a finger injury. Mitchell Hay was called up to replace Seifert as New Zealand continue to gear up for the T20 World Cup 2026.

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Talking about the West Indies, they defeated Bangladesh 3-0 in the away series.

 

How To Watch New Zealand vs West Indies T20I Series Live In Your Country, India

When will the NZ vs WI 1st T20I match in Auckland start?

The 1st T20I match between New Zealand and the West Indies will begin at 11:45 AM IST, with the toss scheduled to take place at 11:15 AM IST.


What is the venue of the NZ vs WI 1st T20I match?

The New Zealand vs West Indies 1st T20I match will take place at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday.

 

Where to watch the New Zealand National Cricket Team vs West Indies National Cricket Team in India?

The first T20I match between New Zealand and West Indies will be live-streamed on the FanCode and SonyLIV app and website. The live telecast will be available on Sony Sports Network.

 

Where To Watch the NZ vs WI 1st T20I Match In Other Countries

New Zealand: TVNZ+ and TVNZ 1

UK: TNT Sports

South Africa: Super Sport Action

India: Prime Video, SonyTEN, SonyLIV, FanCode

Pakistan: Tapmad

Australia: Fox Sports


NZ vs WI T20I Squads:

New Zealand Squad: Tim Robinson, Devon Conway(w), Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner(c), Zakary Foulkes, Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell Hay

West Indies Squad: Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Shai Hope(w/c), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Khary Pierre, Jayden Seales, Shamar Springer, Amir Jangoo, Matthew Forde, Ackeem Auguste

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