West Indies Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team — Full Match Scorecards

Introduction

The West Indies cricket team toured New Zealand toward the end of 2025, playing a comprehensive bilateral series across T20 Internationals (T20Is), One‑Day Internationals (ODIs) and Test matches. This tour tested both sides across formats — with high‑scoring thrillers, long format battles and a mixture of seasoned stars and emerging talent. Appeals, controversies, momentum swings and records were all part of this memorable tour.

In this article we provide:

✔ Full match scorecards for every game with detailed batting and bowling figures
✔ Summary of key performances and turning points in each match
✔ Player achievements, stats, and records from the series
✔ In‑depth context on how the series unfolded across formats
✔ Historic significance of results for both teams

All scorecards below are based on official match results.

📊 Overview of the Tour Results

Before diving into individual scorecards and details, here is a summary of the complete tour results:

✦ New Zealand dominated across formats, particularly in ODIs and Tests. The T20I series was more competitive, with West Indies winning the opening match and narrow results in several games.

📍 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) – Match‑by‑Match Scorecards & Analysis

🥇 1st T20I — Auckland (Nov 5 2025)

Match Result: West Indies won by 7 runs
Location: Eden Park, Auckland

🧾 Full Scorecard

West Indies Innings: 164/6 (20 overs)

• Shai Hope – 53 (39 balls)

• Rovman Powell – 33 (23)

• Alick Athanaze – 16 (9)

• Jason Holder – 5* (5)

• Romario Shepherd – 9* (5)
  Extras: 15
  ✦ Total: 164/6

New Zealand Innings: 157/9 (20 overs)

• Mitchell Santner – 55 (28)

• Tim Robinson – 27 (21)

• Others chipped in modestly
  ✦ Total: 157/9

Bowling:

• Jacob Duffy – 2/19

• Zak Foulkes – 2/35

Match Review:
West Indies got off to a great start with a competitive total. Shai Hope’s half‑century anchored the innings, supported by energetic hitting from Powell. New Zealand’s chase was led by Santner, but the visitors’ bowlers fought well to restrict them.

🥈 2nd T20I — Auckland (Nov 6 2025)

Match Result: New Zealand won by 3 runs
Location: Eden Park

New Zealand Innings: 207/5 (20 overs)

• Mark Chapman – 78 (28)

• Tim Robinson – 39 (25)

• Chapman’s attacking innings gave NZ a huge total.

West Indies Innings: 204/8 (20 overs)

• Rovman Powell – 45 (16)

• Romario Shepherd – 34 (16)

Bowling:

• Mitchell Santner – 3/31

• Ish Sodhi – 3/39

Match Review:
In a high‑scoring thriller, New Zealand posted 207, showcasing power hitting from Chapman and Robinson. West Indies responded strongly but fell just short, with barely three runs separating the sides in a nail‑biting finish.

🥉 3rd T20I — Nelson (Nov 9 2025)

Match Result: New Zealand won by 9 runs
Location: Nelson

New Zealand Innings: 177/9 (20 overs)
West Indies Innings: 168 (19.5 overs)

Match Review:
This match saw consistent scoring, but West Indies couldn’t quite reach the target, ending 9 runs shy. Tight death bowling by NZ helped them defend their total effectively.

🟡 4th T20I — Nelson (Nov 10 2025)

Match Result: No result
Reason: Weather (rain washed out play at an early stage)
Note: West Indies were 38/1 before play was abandoned.

🏆 5th T20I — Dunedin (Nov 13 2025)

Match Result: New Zealand won by 8 wickets
Location: Dunedin

West Indies Innings: 140 (18.4 overs)

• Roston Chase – 38 (32)

• Romario Shepherd – 36 (22)

New Zealand Innings: 141/2 (15.4 overs)

• Devon Conway – 47 (42)

• Tim Robinson – 45 (24)

Bowling:

• Jacob Duffy – 4/35

• James Neesham – 2/31

Match Review:
NZ chased down the target with ease, thanks to disciplined batting from Conway and Robinson, utilizing the West Indies’ loose bowling at times.

📌 Summary – T20I Series

The T20I series was the most balanced part of the tour:

✔ West Indies claimed the first match with a strong total and disciplined bowling to defend.
✔ New Zealand regrouped quickly, winning tight second and third matches.
✔ The 4th T20I was washed out, making the series statistically competitive.
✔ NZ closed the series with a convincing win in Dunedin.

Final T20I Series Result: New Zealand 3–1 West Indies (with 1 no result).

📍 One‑Day Internationals (ODIs) – Scorecards & Insights

📌 1st ODI — Christchurch (Nov 16 2025)

Match Result: New Zealand won by 7 runs
Location: Christchurch

New Zealand Innings: 269/7 (50 overs)
West Indies Innings: 262/6 (50 overs)

Match Review:
NZ posted a competitive total, with contributions throughout the batting order. West Indies fought back well, but couldn’t quite chase the total down, falling 7 runs short in a tight finish.

📌 2nd ODI — Napier (Nov 19 2025)

Match Result: New Zealand won by 5 wickets
Location: Napier

West Indies Innings: 247/9 (34 overs — rain affected)

• Shai Hope – 109 (69) — his 19th ODI century and a standout performance.

New Zealand Innings: 248/5 (33.3 overs)

• Devon Conway – 90 (84)

• Rachin Ravindra – 56 (46)

Match Review:
West Indies posted a defendable total with Hope’s aggressive century anchoring the innings. NZ responded brilliantly with a strong opening partnership and chased it down with just balls to spare. This win sealed the ODI series for NZ.

📌 3rd ODI — Hamilton (Nov 22 2025)

Match Result: New Zealand won by 4 wickets
Location: Hamilton

West Indies Innings: 161 (36.2 overs)

• John Campbell – 26 (24)

• Shai Hope – 16 (18)

New Zealand Innings: 162/6 (30.3 overs)

• Chapman & others supported an early chase.

Match Review:
NZ comfortably chased the target with a healthy margin, completing a 3–0 clean sweep in the ODI series.

📊 Summary – ODI Series

✔ New Zealand won all three ODIs convincingly.
✔ West Indies’ batting struggled to post or chase big totals in limited overs.
✔ Shai Hope’s century was a highlight but couldn’t turn the series in WI’s favour.

🏆 Test Series – Detailed Scorecards & Match Narratives

🧡 1st Test — Christchurch (Dec 2–6 2025)

Match Result: Drawn
Location: Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Full Scorecard Highlights

New Zealand 1st Innings: 231

• Kane Williamson – 52

• Michael Bracewell – 47

West Indies 1st Innings: 167

• Shai Hope – 56

• WI struggled initially before middle order resistance.

New Zealand 2nd Innings: 466/8 declared

• Strong team effort after sending WI in to bat.

West Indies 2nd Innings: 457/6

• Fighting total that salvaged a draw.

Match Review:
Despite losing early wickets, West Indies rebounded admirably in the second innings to avoid defeat by scoring 457 for the loss of only six wickets. This was a heroic effort and a key highlight of the tour.

🧡 2nd Test — Wellington (Dec 10‑12 2025)

Match Result: New Zealand won by 9 wickets
Location: Basin Reserve, Wellington

Scorecard Highlights

West Indies 1st Innings: 205

• Campbell & Hope contributed in a challenging run chase.

New Zealand 1st Innings: 278/9 declared

• Solid performance setting up the game.

West Indies 2nd Innings: 128

• Struggled under pressure.

New Zealand 2nd Innings: 57/1

• Chase completed inside the day.

Match Review:
NZ dominated with a commanding performance across batting and bowling. West Indies couldn’t build partnerships to counter the Black Caps’ pressure.

🧡 3rd Test — Mount Maunganui (Dec 18‑22 2025)

Match Result: New Zealand won by 323 runs
Location: Bay Oval, Tauranga

Scorecard Highlights

New Zealand 1st Innings: 575/8 declared

• Devon Conway – 227

• Tom Latham – 137

• Rachin Ravindra – 72

West Indies 1st Innings: 420

• Kavem Hodge – 123

• Brandon King – 63

New Zealand 2nd Innings: 306/2 declared

• Further pushing the lead

West Indies 2nd Innings: 138

• Crumbled under immense pressure

Match Review:
NZ’s huge totals forced West Indies into defensive batting, eventually winning by a massive margin. Conway’s double century was the standout individual performance of the series, earning him Player of the Match honors.

🏁 Series Statistics & Notable Performances

Across the tour, several individual and team achievements stood out:

🔹 Batting Highlights

✔ Shai Hope (WI) – ODI century and consistent contributions across formats.
✔ Devon Conway (NZ) – Two centuries including a double hundred in Tests.
✔ Mark Chapman (NZ) – Explosive T20I innings changing momentum of series.
✔ Kavem Hodge (WI) – Test century showing resilience in the longest format.

📊 Bowling & All‑Round Contributions

✔ Jacob Duffy (NZ) – Consistent wicket‑taking in both limited overs and Tests.
✔ Mitchell Santner (NZ) – Controlled middle overs with both bat and ball to influence matches.
✔ Roston Chase (WI) – Key contributions across formats with both bat and ball.

📌 Historic and Series Significance

This tour was significant for many reasons:

🟡 New Zealand re‑established dominance at home, taking series wins in ODIs and Tests with convincing margins.

🟡 West Indies showed competitive fight in T20Is, putting up strong totals and close chases.

🟡 Individual brilliance such as Devon Conway’s 227, Shai Hope’s century milestone and Chapman’s T20 explosion provided memorable cricket moments.

💡 Final Thoughts

The West Indies tour of New Zealand in 2025‑26 will be remembered as a balanced and exciting series, testing both teams across formats and giving fans thrilling cricket:

• T20Is brought back fast runs and close finishes.

• ODIs were clinical and showcased NZ’s depth.

• Tests highlighted patience, endurance and highlighted young talents.

This tour also provided important preparation for both teams ahead of future global events and helped shape strategies for formats ranging from T20 to five‑day cricket.