New Zealand vs West Indies, 1st T20I: Match Overview and Live Streaming
The first T20I of the five-match series between New Zealand and West Indies will take place in Auckland, focusing on preparations for the Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
Team News and Player Updates
- New Zealand will miss their primary wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert, who retired hurt due to a finger injury.
- Seifert sustained a fracture on his right index finger after being hit while batting for Northern Districts against Wellington Firebirds in the Ford Trophy.
- Canterbury wicketkeeper-batter Mitch Hay has been called up to replace Seifert in the series opener.
- Kyle Jamieson and Ish Sodhi are back in the New Zealand squad.
- Kane Williamson is not in the squad, having retired from the shortest format of the game.
- West Indies aim to build on their recent T20I series victory against Bangladesh.
Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
- Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
- Start Time: 11:45 AM IST
"The hosts will be without their first-choice wicket-keeper Tim Seifert in the series opener."
"A subsequent X-ray confirmed a fracture to Seifert's right index finger."
"West Indies will be keen to build on their T20I series win against Bangladesh recently."
The match marks a key step for both sides as they prepare for upcoming international T20 competitions.
Summary: New Zealand faces West Indies in the first T20I at Eden Park without Tim Seifert, focusing on World Cup preparations while the West Indies look to continue their winning momentum.
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