New Zealand (NZ) will face West Indies (WI) in the second T20I of the five-match series on Thursday, November 6, at Eden Park in Auckland. The visitors currently lead the series 1-0.
In the first T20I, the BlackCaps’ bowling unit delivered an impressive performance, but their batters couldn’t match the same intensity. Captain Mitchell Santner fought valiantly with a composed knock, but the hosts ultimately fell short by seven runs. Santner & Co. will now aim to bounce back and level the series, before moving further into the five-match assignment.
For West Indies, skipper Shai Hope led from the front with a solid half-century in the opening game, while Roston Chase and Jayden Seales claimed three wickets each to keep the New Zealand batters in check. The visitors will be eager to carry their momentum into the second game and take a 2-0 lead in the series.
Match Details
| Match | New Zealand vs West Indies, 2nd T20I, West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Thursday, November 06; 11:45 AM |
| Venue | Eden Park, Auckland |
| Broadcast and live-streaming | Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV, FanCode, and Amazon Prime Video (app and website) |
Eden Park, Auckland — Pitch Report
The first T20I offered decent assistance to the batters, with runs available for those who spent time at the crease. Once set, players could play their shots freely and find boundaries with ease. However, bowlers will need to maintain tight lines and lengths in the upcoming match, as any loose deliveries are likely to be punished heavily by the batters.
NZ vs WI— Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
| Matches Played | 20 |
| Won by New Zealand | 10 |
| Won by West Indies | 50 |
| Tied | 03 |
| No Result | 02 |
| First-ever fixture | February 16, 2006 |
| Most-recent fixture | November 05, 2025 |
NZ vs WI, 2nd T20I — Predicted Playing 11s
New Zealand
Tim Robinson, Devon Conway (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy
West Indies
Shai Hope (c) (wk), Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Roston Chase, Ackeem Auguste, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales
NZ vs WI, 2nd T20I — Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter — Shai Hope
West Indies captain Shai Hope could once again be the key batter in this clash. He led from the front in the first T20I, scoring a crucial 53 off 39 balls to anchor the innings. The right-handed opener will be eager to continue his good form and contribute significantly with the bat, guiding his team to another victory in the series.
Probable Best Bowler — Jacob Duffy
New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy could prove to be the key bowler in this encounter. He impressed in the opening T20I with an excellent spell, finishing with figures of 2 for 19 in his four overs. His ability to maintain pressure and pick up crucial wickets will once again be vital for New Zealand as they look to level the series in the second T20I.
Today’s Match Prediction: Defending team to win the match
Match Information
First To Bat
Powerplay: 45-55
155-165
First To Bat
Powerplay: 45-55
160-170
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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