NZ vs WI 2025: Predicting New Zealand XI for 1st T20I

New Zealand will face the West Indies in the first T20I of the five-match T20I series on Wednesday, November 5, at Eden Park in Auckland. New Zealand has played a total of 17 T20I matches this year and has won nine games. They have played a total of five T20I series this year and have won three of them.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI of New Zealand for the first T20I against the West Indies:

Top Order: Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, and Rachin Ravindra

Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, and Rachin Ravindra will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Robinson is the second-highest run-scorer for New Zealand in T20Is this year with 268 runs in 10 games at a strike rate of 143.31. Ravindra has amassed 230 runs in just eight games at an average of 38.33 and a strike rate of 164.28.

Middle Order: Daryl Mitchell and Mark Chapman

Daryl Mitchell and Mark Chapman could be there in the middle order. Chapman has made 176 runs in 11 outings at a strike rate of 140.80 this year while Mitchell is among the top five run-scorers for New Zealand in T20Is this year with 216 runs in 12 innings.

Lower Middle Order: Michael Bracewell and Mitchell Santner

Michael Bracewell and Mitchell Santner are likely to be a part of the lower middle order. Bracewell has made 159 runs and taken five wickets in 16 T20I games this year.

Bowlers: Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi and Nathan Smith

Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi and Nathan Smith will likely be the four bowlers for the team. Duffy is the leading wicket-taker for New Zealand in T20Is this year with 25 wickets in 15 innings at an average of 16.28.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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