New Zealand vs West Indies, 1st Test - Who will win today NZ vs WI match?

The first test between New Zealand and West Indies will be played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch at 3:30 AM IST.

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NZ vs WI, 1st Test, Cricket Tips: The T20I and ODI series is followed by the three-match test series between New Zealand and West Indies. This will start the campaign for New Zealand in the World Test Championship 2025-27. Tom Latham and his men missed the chance to make it to the WTC final last time.

But they will look to start with a winning note. West Indies lost to India earlier and will be looking to show a better performance. The first test is scheduled to be played between December 2 and 6, starting at 3:30 AM IST at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

NZ vs WI: Match Details

• Date: December 2-6 (Tuesday-Saturday)
• Time: 03:30 AM IST
• Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch

NZ vs WI: Live Streaming Details

The live action of the test series between New Zealand and West Indies will be available on the Sony Sports Network. Fans can watch the game through live stream on the Sony LIV app or website.

NZ vs WI: Head-to-Head in Test

• Total Matches: 49
• New Zealand: 17
• West Indies: 13
• No Result: 19

NZ vs WI: Ground Pitch Report

Hagley Oval offers a fast pitch, which will aid the fast bowlers. The new ball and overcast conditions will produce a challenge for the batting side. We will see a fast-bowling-dominated game. The team bowling first can use the conditions to their effect.

NZ vs WI: Possible XIs

New Zealand: Will Young, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham (c & wk), Tom Blundell, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy

West Indies: Tagenarine Chanderpaul, John Campbell, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope (wk), Roston Chase (c), Tevin Imlach, Justin Graves, Jomel Warrican, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Anderson Phillip

NZ vs WI: Player to Watch Out For

Probable Best Batter

Devon Conway showed good form in the ODI series and played some good knocks at the top. For West Indies, the form of Shai Hope will be the key. He can play long innings and let the other batters play around him.

Probable Best Bowler

Matt Henry is an excellent exponent of the new ball. His opening spells have caused problems for the opposition on home soil. For West Indies, Kemar Roach is back, and he is capable of swinging with good pace and bowling long spells.

Today Match Prediction: West Indies have a chance if they can bat well. But in these conditions, we predict New Zealand to win the first test.

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Disclaimer: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.