NZ vs West Indies 2025: Full Schedule & Live Scores

Few things in cricket match the anticipation of a full tour — T20 thrillers, ODI battles, and the slow-burn drama of Tests. The West Indies are heading to New Zealand for a packed 2025/26 summer that spans nine matches across all three formats, starting with a T20I under lights at Eden Park.

Number of matches: 9 (3 T20Is, 3 ODIs, 3 Tests) · First match: November 5, 2025 (1st T20I) · Last match (scheduled): December 22, 2025 (3rd Test) · Host nation: New Zealand · Governing body: New Zealand Cricket (NZC) / Cricket West Indies (CWI)

Key facts at a glance summarise the critical moments of the West Indies tour.

What is the full schedule of the West Indies vs New Zealand 2025 series?

The West Indies will tour New Zealand for a nine-match, multi-format series running from early November to late December 2025. The schedule, confirmed by New Zealand Cricket’s official summer schedule PDF, includes three T20Is, three ODIs, and three Tests.

When does the West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025 start?

• The tour opens with the 1st T20I on Wednesday, 5 November 2025 at Eden Park, Auckland, starting at 7:15 pm local time (NZC schedule).
• The second T20I follows on Thursday, 6 November 2025, also at Eden Park at 7:15 pm (per ESPNcricinfo fixtures page).
• The third T20I venue and date are still to be confirmed, but Cricbuzz lists it on 7 November 2025 (Cricbuzz).

Which cities are hosting the matches?

• T20Is: Eden Park, Auckland (1st and 2nd); 3rd T20I venue TBC.
• ODIs: likely Hamilton, Wellington, and Christchurch — exact venues pending official confirmation from NZC (governing body).
• Tests: Hagley Oval, Christchurch (1st Test, Dec 4–8); Basin Reserve, Wellington (2nd Test, Dec 12–16); Seddon Park, Hamilton (3rd Test, Dec 20–24) — per ESPNcricinfo.

The pattern: New Zealand spreads matches across its four main cricket centres — Auckland for T20 fireworks, the capital for Tests, and Hamilton for variety. For visiting fans, that means plenty of travel if you want to follow the whole series.

Where can I find live scores and streaming for NZ vs WI?

Keeping track of the action is easy — multiple platforms cover live scores, ball-by-ball commentary, and video streaming. But the options vary by region.

Which platforms broadcast the West Indies tour of New Zealand?

• SonyLIV (India): SonyLIV is promoting live coverage of the entire tour, including all matches and highlights (SonyLIV (Indian streaming platform)).
• FanCode (India): Also streaming online, per The Indian Express (sports coverage).
• Windies Cricket (official): The official West Indies Cricket site has a dedicated page for live scores and video for the tour (Windies Cricket (CWI official site)).
• In New Zealand, broadcast rights have historically been with Spark Sport; check NZC’s website for the latest.

Are there free live streaming options?

Some unofficial or creator-led watch-alongs appear on YouTube for Tests and ODIs (YouTube (creator-led coverage), YouTube (second creator channel)). However, these are third‑party streams with no guaranteed quality or reliability.

What are the T20 and ODI matches in the series?

Where are the T20Is being played?

• 1st T20I: Nov 5, 2025 — Eden Park, Auckland.
• 2nd T20I: Nov 6, 2025 — Eden Park, Auckland.
• 3rd T20I: Nov 7, 2025 — venue TBC.

What are the ODI venues and dates?

• 1st ODI: Nov 16, 2025 (day-night) — likely Hamilton, per Wikipedia series page.
• 2nd ODI: Nov 19, 2025 (day-night) — likely Wellington (Wikipedia).
• 3rd ODI: Nov 24, 2025 (venue TBC) — from Cricbuzz.

The compact ODI block — three matches in nine days — means teams won’t have long between games. That puts a premium on squad depth, especially for West Indies who will be adjusting to New Zealand’s swing-friendly conditions.

The implication: Squad rotation will be crucial, and the team that manages its fast‑bowling workload better may have the edge.

What are the Test match details for West Indies tour of New Zealand?

Which grounds are hosting the Tests?

• 1st Test: Hagley Oval, Christchurch — December 4–8, 2025.
• 2nd Test: Basin Reserve, Wellington — December 10–12, 2025 (per ESPNcricinfo commentary page).
• 3rd Test: Seddon Park, Hamilton — December 20–24, 2025.

How many Tests are scheduled?

Three Tests, each five days long. This is a full Test series — not a one-off — giving both sides a proper chance to contest the format.

The pattern: A three‑Test series against the Black Caps on home soil is a rare opportunity for West Indies to prove their red‑ball credentials outside the Caribbean.

How have New Zealand and West Indies performed historically?

A quick look at the overall record shows New Zealand with a clear edge, but West Indies have been competitive in limited‑overs cricket.

What is the head-to-head record in Tests?

As of early 2025, New Zealand have won 17 Tests, West Indies 13, with 7 draws (Wikipedia series page). New Zealand’s home advantage tilts the balance further — they won the last Test series in 2024 2‑0.

Who has the advantage in T20Is?

In T20Is, New Zealand lead 12‑6 (as of 2024), per ESPNcricinfo. However, West Indies have a strong T20 pedigree globally and are always dangerous in the shortest format.

“New Zealand have been dominant at home, but West Indies have the firepower to cause upsets — especially in T20s where a few big overs can change everything.”

— Cricbuzz (series preview)

Series timeline

“The Test at Basin Reserve is the highlight — it’s a ground that rewards seam bowling, and both teams have quality pace attacks.”

— Cricket.com.au (Test series page)

What’s confirmed and what’s still unclear

Summary

The West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025 offers a rare full‑format itinerary that will test both sides’ depth across nine matches. For New Zealand Cricket, the challenge is filling stadiums and keeping broadcast partners happy. For West Indies, the opportunity is to improve a historically lopsided away record — especially in Tests, where they haven’t won a series in New Zealand since 1995. For fans wanting to follow every ball, the route is clear: SonyLIV in India, Windies Cricket for the Caribbean, and live‑score platforms like ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz for the rest of the world.