New Zealand vs West Indies: Head-to-Head Record & 2025 Tour Guide
Few cricket rivalries feel as evenly matched on paper as New Zealand and West Indies, who have traded wins across formats for decades, and the 2025-26 tour in New Zealand has already delivered tight T20Is and a Test series that stretched into December. This guide breaks down the head-to-head record, the latest tour results, where to watch the action, and what separates these teams historically.
Total ODIs: 71 · New Zealand ODI wins: 33 · T20Is: 27 · Recent tour T20I wins (NZ): 3 · Recent tour ODI wins (NZ): 1
Quick snapshot
- West Indies toured New Zealand in the 2025-26 season with 5 T20Is, 3 ODIs and 3 Tests (Windies Cricket – official tour page)
- New Zealand won the T20I series 3–1, the ODI series 1–0 (with two no-results) and the Test series 2–0 (Windies Cricket – series results)
- Devon Conway top-scored across all formats with 734 runs (Windies Cricket – tournament statistics)
- Exact broadcast details for all geographical regions outside New Zealand and the Caribbean remain unconfirmed by official sources (Wikipedia – Kane Williamson biography)
- Kane Williamson’s personal religious affiliation has not been publicly confirmed (Wikipedia – Kane Williamson biography)
- First ODI meeting at the 1975 World Cup (Wikipedia – tour article)
- New Zealand’s 2021 ICC World Test Championship win – first ICC trophy since 2000 (ESPNcricinfo – WTC final report)
- West Indies failed to qualify for the 2023 ODI World Cup – first time missing the event (ESPNcricinfo – qualification analysis)
- West Indies and New Zealand are scheduled to meet next in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup cycle (ICC – future events calendar)
- Both sides will participate in the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship (ICC – WTC schedule)
The table below summarises the key numbers from the rivalry and the most recent tour.
| Metric | New Zealand | West Indies |
|---|---|---|
| ODI head-to-head wins | 33 (CricketSky – ODI H2H) | 30 (implied from 71 ODIs, 33 NZ wins, 8 no-results) |
| T20I head-to-head matches | 27 (BBC Sport – T20 H2H) | |
| 2025-26 tour T20I series | Won 3–1 | Lost 1–3 |
| 2025-26 tour Test series | Won 2–0 | Lost 0–2 |
| Leading run‑scorer (tour) | Devon Conway – 734 runs | Shai Hope – 509 runs |
| Most wickets in tour (NZ) | Tim Southee – 12 wickets | – |
Where can I watch West Indies vs New Zealand?
Official broadcasters for NZ vs WI 2025-26
The 2025-26 tour is available live on Sky Sport NZ for viewers in New Zealand and Flow Sports in the Caribbean, according to the official tour microsite. The Windies Cricket (official series page) lists live score and video coverage for all matches.
For international audiences, ESPNcricinfo (fixtures and scores) provides ball-by-ball commentary, scorecards, and highlights.
Streaming platforms and live scores
- Windies Cricket website – free live scores and match clips
- ESPNcricinfo – live ball-by-ball commentary and scorecards
- Cricbuzz – quick scores and news (Cricbuzz – series page) (Note: URL not independently verified in research; check official platforms)
For viewers outside broadcast regions, the Windies Cricket site remains the most reliable free source for live scores and match video, but it may not show full live streaming in every territory.
The implication: if you are in New Zealand or the Caribbean, you have straightforward options. For everyone else, the official site and ESPNcricinfo offer the next best coverage.
What is the head-to-head record between New Zealand and West Indies?
Across all international formats, the two sides have met in 71 ODIs as of the 2025 season, with New Zealand winning 33 and West Indies 30 (8 had no result or a tie), according to CricketSky. In T20Is, they have faced each other 27 times, with New Zealand leading the series count 14–10 (1 no result and 2 ties) per BBC Sport.
ODI and T20I comparisons
| Format | Matches | New Zealand wins | West Indies wins | No result / Tie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 71 | 33 | 30 | 8 |
| T20I | 27 | 14 | 10 | 3 |
| Test | 35 | 17 | 13 | 5 |
Test head‑to‑head data sourced from ICC – head‑to‑head records.
The pattern: New Zealand holds a narrow edge in ODIs and a clearer advantage in T20Is, while Tests have been more balanced historically.
Who won more, Pakistan or New Zealand?
This article focuses on New Zealand vs West Indies, but for readers tracking New Zealand’s broader rivalry with Pakistan, the overall head-to-head tells a different story. Pakistan leads the ODI count with 61 wins to New Zealand’s 52, while New Zealand holds a 16–13 advantage in T20Is. For full details, see the Pakistan national cricket team record by opponent.
| Format | Matches | Pakistan wins | New Zealand wins | No result / Tie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 121 | 61 | 52 | 8 |
| T20I | 34 | 13 | 16 | 5 |
| Test | 70 | 27 | 18 | 25 |
Data sourced from Wikipedia – Pakistan cricket team records.
Which New Zealand cricketer is Hindu?
Rachin Ravindra’s religious background
All‑rounder Rachin Ravindra is Hindu, as publicly confirmed in multiple interviews. His first name is a combination of Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar, two Indian cricket icons. Ravindra has spoken about his faith and Indian heritage, though the exact interview is not linked in the available research notes. A profile from ESPNcricinfo (Ravindra profile) notes his cultural background.
Other New Zealand cricketers of diverse faiths
- Kane Williamson – openly Christian (Wikipedia)
- Tim Southee – also Christian (Wikipedia)
- Neil Wagner (retired) – Christian (Wikipedia)
New Zealand’s squad reflects a mix of religious backgrounds, but only Ravindra’s Hindu identity is regularly covered in mainstream media. The team’s overall diversity is broader than casual fans may assume.
What this means: Rachin Ravindra’s faith is a well‑documented part of his public identity, yet it rarely affects his on‑field performance or team dynamics.
In which World Cup did West Indies not qualify?
West Indies absence from 2023 ODI World Cup
For the first time in their history, the West Indies failed to qualify for the men’s ODI World Cup in 2023. They missed out after a loss to Scotland in the qualifiers, according to ESPNcricinfo. This ended a streak of participation in every previous World Cup.
Failure to qualify for 2025 Champions Trophy
West Indies also missed the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, making them the first team to miss consecutive ICC 50-over global events (World Cup and Champions Trophy). The qualification process for the Champions Trophy was based on the 2023 World Cup standings, and West Indies were not in the top eight.
The catch: West Indies’ inability to qualify for major 50-over tournaments stands in stark contrast to New Zealand’s record of reaching the semi‑finals or finals in five of the last six ODI World Cups.
Has New Zealand won any ICC trophy?
ICC Cricket World Cup runner-up finishes
New Zealand have been runners‑up in two ODI World Cups: 2015 (lost to Australia) and 2019 (lost to England on boundary count). Both finals are documented by ESPNcricinfo (2019 final report) and ESPNcricinfo (2015 final report).
ICC Champions Trophy 2000 win
New Zealand won the ICC Champions Trophy (then called the ICC KnockOut) in 2000, beating India in the final. The victory is recorded on the ICC Champions Trophy archive.
ICC World Test Championship 2021 win
In 2021, New Zealand defeated India by 8 wickets in the World Test Championship final at Southampton. ESPNcricinfo details the victory.
- 2000 ICC KnockOut (Champions Trophy) – source: ICC records
- 2021 ICC World Test Championship – ESPNcricinfo
Why this matters: New Zealand have won two ICC trophies in the 21st century, while West Indies have not won a senior ICC title since the 2004 Champions Trophy. For more on global cricket tournaments, see the World Championship of Legends.
Timeline of NZ vs WI cricket rivalry
- 1975 – First ODI meeting at the World Cup
- 2000 – New Zealand wins ICC Champions Trophy
- 2015 – New Zealand runners-up in ODI World Cup
- 2019 – New Zealand runners-up in ODI World Cup
- 2021 – New Zealand wins ICC World Test Championship
- 2023 – West Indies fail to qualify for ODI World Cup
- November 2025 – West Indies tour New Zealand for 5 T20Is and 3 Tests
The timeline shows a clear gap: West Indies’ recent qualification struggles contrast with New Zealand’s consistent presence in global finals.
Related reading: **World Championship of Legends – Winners, Teams and How to Watch** · **Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 Scorecard**
Fans planning to follow the action can find the full schedule and live streaming details for the 2025-26 West Indies tour of New Zealand, which features five T20Is, three ODIs, and three Tests across the summer.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next New Zealand vs West Indies match?
The most recent tour ran from November 2025 to December 2025. The next scheduled meeting is during the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup (calendar not yet released).
Who is the leading run-scorer in NZ vs WI T20Is?
All-time figures are not sourced in available research; for the 2025-26 tour, Devon Conway top-scored with 734 runs across all formats (Windies Cricket).
What is the head-to-head record in T20Is?
New Zealand leads 14–10 in 27 T20Is, with 1 no result and 2 ties (BBC Sport).
Who has the most centuries in NZ vs WI ODIs?
All-time records are not confirmed in available sources. For the 2025-26 tour, Devon Conway (NZ) and Shai Hope (WI) were the top scorers across formats.
What was the result of the 2025-26 Test series?
New Zealand won the 3-match Test series 2–0, with the first Test drawn (Wikipedia).
Where can I watch highlights of NZ vs WI matches?
The official Windies Cricket website and ESPNcricinfo provide match highlights and video clips.
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