The West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025/26 continues to thrill fans as the action moves to Saxton Oval, Nelson for the fourth T20 International on Monday, November 10, 2025.
With New Zealand holding a 2–1 lead in the series, this clash promises to be another intense battle between two in-form sides.
🕔 Match Details
- Match: 4th T20I, West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025/26
- Venue: Saxton Oval, Nelson
- Date: Monday, 10 November 2025
- Time: 1:15 PM local | 5:15 AM IST | 11:45 PM GMT (Nov 9)
- Status: Match yet to begin
🇳🇿 Team New Zealand Squad
Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway (†), Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Mitchell Hay (†), Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi.
Key Strengths:
- Balanced allrounder-heavy lineup.
- Strong top order with Conway and Robinson in form.
- Duffy and Santner leading the bowling attack effectively.
🇯🇲 Team West Indies (Probable XI)
Rovman Powell (c), Shai Hope (†), Alick Athanaze, Johnson Charles, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Fletcher.
Key Strengths:
- Power-packed middle order.
- Experienced death bowling unit with Holder and Joseph.
- Hosein’s spin threat could be crucial on a dry Nelson surface.
📈 Form Guide
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | L • NR • L • W • W |
| West Indies | W • W • W • L • L |
➡️ New Zealand lead the 5-match series 2–1.
🌟 Players to Watch
Batters
- Tim Robinson (NZ): 217 runs | Avg 36.2 | SR 142.7
- Daryl Mitchell (NZ): 150 runs | Avg 30 | SR 147.0
- Alick Athanaze (WI): 227 runs | Avg 32.4 | SR 137.6
- Shai Hope (WI): 186 runs | Avg 37.2 | SR 131.9
Bowlers
- Jacob Duffy (NZ): 12 wkts | Econ 8.6 | SR 16
- Kyle Jamieson (NZ): 7 wkts | Econ 9.9 | SR 20.4
- Jason Holder (WI): 16 wkts | Econ 7.6 | SR 14.6
- Akeal Hosein (WI): 11 wkts | Econ 7.2 | SR 18.5
⚔️ Head-to-Head (Last 5 T20Is)
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 09 Nov 2025 | 🇳🇿 New Zealand won by 9 runs |
| 06 Nov 2025 | 🇳🇿 New Zealand won by 3 runs |
| 05 Nov 2025 | 🇯🇲 West Indies won by 7 runs |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 🇯🇲 West Indies won by 13 runs |
| 14 Aug 2022 | 🇯🇲 West Indies won by 8 wickets |
New Zealand has found form at the right time, winning two close encounters to seize the series lead after losing the opener.
🏟️ Pitch Report & Weather
The Saxton Oval pitch typically offers true bounce and is good for batting, but early seam movement can test the openers.
Spinners may come into play as the surface wears.
Weather forecast: Mild and partly cloudy with little chance of rain — perfect for a full 20-over contest.
🔮 Match Prediction
Both teams are packed with allrounders and big hitters, but New Zealand’s momentum and home advantage make them slight favorites.
Expect another tight contest — possibly decided in the final over!
Predicted winner: 🇳🇿 New Zealand (by a narrow margin)
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