New Zealand will square off against West Indies in the 2nd T20I of the West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025, scheduled to be played on Thursday, 6th November at 11:45 AM IST. The match will take place at the Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand. Check out the best Dream11 team tips, player stats, pitch report, top fantasy picks and dream11 prediction team for today’s NZ vs WI clash.
Match Preview
West Indies has taken a 1-0 lead in the series after a thrilling 7-run win in the opening game. Batting first, the visitors put up a competitive total of 164 runs on the board, with skipper Shai Hope once again leading from the front with a composed 53 off 39 balls, while Rovman Powell played a handy knock of 33 runs. Roston Chase also made a crucial contribution with 28 runs and later starred with the ball, picking up 3 wickets to help his side defend the total.
For New Zealand, Mitchell Santner continued his fine form with a fighting 55, but the rest of the batting lineup couldn’t provide much support. Jacob Duffy and Zakary Foulkes impressed with the ball, taking 2 wickets each, but it wasn’t enough as Jayden Seales’ brilliant spell of 3 wickets made the difference for West Indies.
With four matches still left in the series, New Zealand will be eager to bounce back in the second game, while West Indies will look to carry their momentum and strengthen their grip on the series.
Eden Park, Auckland Pitch Report
*The stats are based on the T20 matches played at Eden Park.
| Pitch type – Generally balanced / batter-friendly |
| Batting 1st Won – 15 matches |
| Batting 2nd Won – 14 matches |
| Average 1st innings score – 158 runs |
NZ vs WI Probable Playing XI
New Zealand: Tim Robinson, Devon Conway (w), Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy
West Indies: Shai Hope (w/c), Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Roston Chase, Ackeem Auguste, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales
NZ vs WI Dream11 Player Stats
| Player Name | Ongoing Series Stats |
|---|---|
| Shai Hope | 53 runs |
| Rovman Powell | 33 runs |
| Mitchell Santner | 55 runs |
| Roston Chase | 28 runs & 3 wickets |
| Jacob Duffy and Zakary Foulkes | 2 wickets each |
| Jayden Seales | 3 wickets |
NZ vs WI Dream11 Team
