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Illness Sidelines Key Player as New Zealand and West Indies Clash in Third T20
10 Nov
Summary
- New Zealand and West Indies series tied 1-1 after close matches
- New Zealand's Mark Chapman, match-winner in last game, is ill and replaced
- Both teams make changes to their lineups for the third T20 match
The closely-matched T20 international series between New Zealand and the West Indies is currently tied at 1-1 as the two teams prepare to face off in the third match on Sunday, November 10th, 2025. The first two games, played last week at Eden Park in Auckland, both went down to the final ball, with the West Indies winning the first by seven runs and New Zealand taking the second by three runs.
For the third match, to be held at the more rural Saxton Oval in Nelson, New Zealand has made one key change to their lineup. Mark Chapman, who was the match-winner in the previous game with a blistering 78 runs off just 28 balls, is ill and has been replaced by Mitch Hay. The West Indies have also made several changes to their starting XI, bringing in Amir Jangoo, Sharfane Rutherford, and Shamar Springer to replace Brandon King, Roston Chase, and Jayden Seales.
Both teams will be eager to gain the upper hand in this closely contested series as they battle it out in the picturesque setting of Saxton Oval. With the series tied and the teams evenly matched, the third T20 international promises to be another thrilling encounter between these two cricketing nations.
