NZ vs WI 2025: Top 3 player battles to watch out for in 3rd T20I

New Zealand will take on the West Indies in the third T20I of the ongoing NZ vs WI 2025 series on Sunday, November 9, at the Saxton Oval in Nelson. Both teams have won one game each. The West Indies and New Zealand have played a total of 22 T20I games against each other. New Zealand has won 12, while the West Indies has won eight games. The West Indies has not won a T20I series in the West Indies so far.

Here are the top three player battles to watch out for in New Zealand vs West Indies, 3rd T20I:

Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) vs Roston Chase (West Indies):

Mitchell Santner has made four runs off five deliveries against Roston Chase in two T20I games so far. Chase has scored 16 runs off 16 deliveries against Santner and has been dismissed once.

Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand) vs Jason Holder (West Indies):

Daryl Mitchell has faced Jason Holder in four T20Is so far and has scored 14 runs off 10 deliveries.

Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand) vs Jayden Seales (West Indies):

Rachin Ravindra faced Jayden Seales for the first time in the first match of the series. Rachin made one run off one delivery against Seales.

FAQs

Q1: Why is Roston Chase a key player to watch out for against New Zealand in the third T20I?

A1: Roston Chase has been one of the best performers for the West Indies with both bat and ball. He has taken five wickets in two games and is the leading wicket-taker in the series. With the bat, Chase has amassed 34 runs at a strike rate of 103.03.

Q2: What strategies could the West Indies use to challenge New Zealand in the third T20I?

A2: West Indies should look to start strong with the bat. The bowlers should focus on hitting hard lengths early and mixing pace in the death overs to contain New Zealand’s batters. Roston Chase can play a key role in the middle overs.

Q3: Who are the top all-rounders with potential impact in the New Zealand vs West Indies clash in the third T20I?

A3: Roston Chase and Michael Bracewell are among the important all-rounders to watch in this match.