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New Zealand Wins Toss, Bowls First in T20 Clash with West Indies
6 Nov
Summary
- New Zealand wins toss, chooses to bowl first
- West Indies begin 7-week tour with 5 T20s, 3 ODIs, and 3 Tests
- New Zealand missing key wicketkeeper batter Tim Seifert due to injury
On November 6th, 2025, New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first in the opening Twenty20 cricket international against the West Indies. This match marks the start of a 7-week tour for the West Indies, during which they will play New Zealand across all three formats of the game - 5 T20s, 3 one-day internationals, and 3 test matches.
The first two T20 matches will be played at Eden Park over the next two days. New Zealand will be without the services of wicketkeeper batter Tim Seifert, who suffered a broken finger in a domestic match earlier this week. He has been replaced by Mitchell Hay, who will make his 12th T20 international appearance.
The West Indies lineup includes the return of pacer Matthew Forde from injury, as well as the inclusion of Ackeem Auguste to play his fifth T20 international. New Zealand, on the other hand, will field a strong seam attack featuring Zak Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, and Jacob Duffy.
