NZ vs WI 2025: Top 3 player battles to watch out for in 5th T20I

New Zealand will take on the West Indies in the fifth T20I of the ongoing series on Thursday, November 13, at the University Oval in Dunedin. New Zealand have won two out of three matches that have been completed so far in the series. It will be the T20I match between the two teams at Dunedin. New Zealand have never lost a T20I series at home against the West Indies.

Here are the top three player battles to watch out for in New Zealand vs West Indies, 5th T20I:

1. Alick Athanaze vs Ish Sodhi:

Ish Sodhi has dismissed Alick Athanaze twice in the series. Athanaze has made six runs off six deliveries against Sodhi in two games.

2. Rovman Powell vs Kyle Jamieson:

Rovman Powell has faced Kyle Jamieson in three T20I games so far. Powell has made 14 runs off eight deliveries against Jamieson and has been dismissed once.

3. Mitchell Santner vs Jason Holder:

Mitchell Santner has made 23 runs off 12 deliveries against Jason Holder in two T20I games. Holder has scored six runs off eight deliveries against Santner in three matches and has been dismissed once.

FAQs

Q1: What strategies could the West Indies use to challenge New Zealand in the fifth T20I?

A1: Openers must attack New Zealand’s pacers, aiming for at least 50+ runs in the first six overs. Using spin from both ends between overs 7–15 can increase pressure and force mistakes.

Q2: Who are the top all-rounders with potential impact in the New Zealand vs West Indies clash in the fifth T20I?

A2: Mitchell Santner and Jason Holder are the top all-rounders who could have a significant impact in the fifth T20I between New Zealand and the West Indies.

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