New Zealand and West Indies battle out in the fourth match of the five-match T20I series on Monday, 10th November. The match will be played at Saxton Oval in Nelson and the scheduled start time is 5:45 AM IST. Stay tuned with our NZ vs WI preview, head-to-head record, pitch report, player statistics and winner prediction ahead of this thrilling contest.
New Zealand and West Indies are in a tight series with New Zealand leading 2-1 after winning the second and third T20Is. West Indies won the first match by 7 runs at Eden Park but then lost two close games in the final overs. This match is very important for West Indies because another loss would let New Zealand secure the series with only one game left.
Head-to-Head Record: New Zealand and West Indies have played 23 T20I matches till date. New Zealand has won 12 times, West Indies 6 times and 2 matches ended with no result. In the last five T20Is between them, West Indies have a slight edge with 3 wins compared to New Zealand’s 2. At Saxton Oval, New Zealand won the only match they have played there against West Indies.
New Zealand Preview
In their last match against West Indies, New Zealand scored 177 for 9 while batting first. It was just enough as Kyle Jamieson shined in the final over to help New Zealand win by nine runs. Even with a modest total, New Zealand’s bowlers stayed calm and disciplined, restricting West Indies to 168 all out in 19.5 overs.
Devon Conway came out all guns blazing, smashing 56 off 34 balls with 6 fours and 2 sixes, finally ending his lean patch in proper style. Daryl Mitchell kept up his solid form too, hitting 41 off 24 balls with 2 fours and 3 sixes. Tim Robinson chipped in with a steady 23 off 21 at the top. But, New Zealand totally crumbled in the last few overs, losing 6 wickets for just 31 runs, with Jason Holder and Matthew Forde giving them a proper tough time.
New Zealand’s bowlers were on fire, with Jacob Duffy picking up 3 wickets for 36 runs and Ish Sodhi taking an impressive 3 for 34. Kyle Jamieson, even after giving away some runs, held his cool to defend 12 in the final over and got Romario Shepherd out on the fifth ball. Mitchell Santner also chipped in with 1 for 29 from his 4 overs. This win gave New Zealand back-to-back victories after losing the first match.
Tip
Devon Conway Total Runs Over 24.5
@ 1.85 (1XBET)
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Devon Conway | Over 24.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Conway is in great form, scoring over 35 runs in three of the four matches this series, including 56 in the last game. He’s reliable at the top of the order with an aggressive strike rate of 158.
West Indies Preview
West Indies went into their last match full of confidence despite losing the previous game, but they fell short again in another nail-biting finish. They would have preferred to bat first, but had to chase 177 at Nelson. Their innings started well, but things quickly fell apart when Jacob Duffy struck early, sending back opener Amir Jangoo and captain Shai Hope in the first two overs.
Alick Athanaze played a calm 31 off 23 balls with 5 fours and 1 six, while Ackeem Auguste stayed unbeaten on 24 off 16 to steady the innings for a while. But West Indies were in big trouble at 88 for 8 in 13 overs. That’s when Romario Shepherd played a brilliant counter-attack scoring 49 off 34 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes), alongside Shamar Springer’s explosive 39 off 20 balls (3 fours, 3 sixes). Together, they added 78 important runs for the ninth wicket, almost bringing West Indies back. Sadly, their fight fell just short as Kyle Jamieson’s brilliant final over gave the win to New Zealand.
West Indies bowlers bowled well in the last match. Matthew Forde took 2 for 20, and Jason Holder picked up 2 for 31. Romario Shepherd added 1 for 23. But they couldn’t get early wickets, which allowed New Zealand to keep scoring steadily and build a strong total.
Tip
Romario Shepherd Total Sixes Over 1.5
@ 1.85 (1XBET)
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Romario Shepherd | Over 1.5 Sixes | 1.85 |
Shepherd has been West Indies’ most powerful hitter this series, scoring 92 runs in 3 matches with 8 sixes, including 3 in the last game. He’s expected to maintain his aggressive approach.
NZ vs WI Probable Playing XI
New Zealand: Tim Robinson, Devon Conway(w), Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Hay, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner(c), Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy.
West Indies: Alick Athanaze, Amir Jangoo, Shai Hope(w/c), Sherfane Rutherford, Ackeem Auguste, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Shamar Springer, Akeal Hosein.
NZ vs WI Pitch Report
The pitch at Saxton Oval in Nelson is good for batting, with true bounce and even carry, and batting-first teams have done well here in the past. Fast bowlers can make an impact early, but spinners usually go for runs on this short boundary ground. The weather forecast for Monday shows rain with a temperature of 17°C, 75% chance of precipitation, 85% humidity and wind blowing at 23 km/h. The pitch is expected to get easier to bat on as the game goes on, so teams winning the toss might prefer to bat first and put pressure on the opposition.
Venue T20I Statistics
| Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 10 |
| Matches won batting first | 8 |
| Matches won bowling first | 2 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 150 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 139 |
| Highest total recorded | 218/5 (20 Ovs) – SL vs NZ |
| Lowest total recorded | 104/10 (20 Ovs) – PAKW vs NZW |
| Highest score chased | 123/6 (19.4 Ovs) – AUSW vs NZW |
| Lowest score defended | 114/7 (20 Ovs) – NZW vs SLW |
NZ vs WI Winner Prediction
Looking at the current series and recent performances, New Zealand go into this fourth match with a clear advantage. They have handled pressure well in tight situations and have a balanced bowling attack with variety. Kyle Jamieson has been a key match-winner, while Ish Sodhi and Mitchell Santner provide control in the middle overs.
West Indies have shown some good batting in their lower order but keep losing early wickets, and Shai Hope has been inconsistent. Romario Shepherd and Shamar Springer can still change the game with big hitting. Looking at current form, home advantage and team balance, New Zealand are favorites, but West Indies’ hitting power means the match could still be exciting if they put up a strong total.
Our Prediction: New Zealand
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