New Zealand (NZ) and the West Indies (WI) are all set to lock horns in the fifth and final game of the T20I series at the University Oval in Dunedin. The upcoming fixture will be played on Thursday, November 13. The series is currently inclined in favour of the Kiwis by a 2-1 margin, after the last game ended without a result.
After a strong start for the visiting team in the series opener, the home team made a stunning comeback, winning back-to-back, narrow wins. While the West Indies had a chance to keep the series alive if they won the fourth T20I, but rain gods’ intervention led to the match ending without a result. While the series is over, the Carrabien team has one last chance to level the series. Meanwhile, the BlackCaps will look to carry their winning momentum forward.
Match Details
| Match | New Zealand vs West Indies, 5th T20I, West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Thursday, November 13; 5:45 AM |
| Venue | University Oval, Dunedin |
| Broadcast and live-streaming | Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV, FanCode, and Amazon Prime Video (app and website) |
University Oval, Dunedin — Pitch Report
The University Oval pitch is a solid batting track that also has some assistance for the bowlers. The spinners may also come into the picture as the game progresses. The chasing sides have gotten an advantage, so the toss winner will look to chase the total.
NZ vs WI— Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
| Matches Played | 24 |
| Won by New Zealand | 12 |
| Won by West Indies | 06 |
| Tied | 03 |
| No Result | 03 |
| First-ever fixture | February 16, 2006 |
| Most-recent fixture | November 10, 2025 |
NZ vs WI, 5th T20I — Predicted Playing 11s
New Zealand
Devon Conway(w), Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner(c), Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy
West Indies
Alick Athanaze, Amir Jangoo, Shai Hope(w/c), Sherfane Rutherford, Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Shamar Springer
NZ vs WI, 5th T20I — Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter — Alick Athanaze
West Indies’ Alick Athanaze could be the best batter in the fifth T20I against the Kiwis. With solid performances throughout the series, the southpaw could be the man to watch out for. In four innings, he has scored 101 runs and is the highest run scorer of the series.
Probable Best Bowler — Ish Sodhi
New Zealand’s veteran spinner Ish Sodhi could be the best bowler in the upcoming clash against the West Indies. With six wickets in three games, the leg-spinner is in great form, and the home team will rely on him to provide them with the necessary breakthroughs.
Match Information
First To Bat
Powerplay: 40-45
145-155
First To Bat
Powerplay: 35-40
135-145
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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