The rivalry between the West Indies and New Zealand has evolved into one of cricket’s most captivating spectacles. Defined by a unique blend of Caribbean flair and Kiwi resilience, every encounter is a high-stakes battle. From historic Test matches to heart-stopping World Cup finishes, this matchup never fails to deliver.
New Zealand National Cricket Team Vs West Indies Cricket Team Timeline
Tournament
Venue
Date
Toss
West Indies Score
New Zealand Score
Result
Series
Player of the Match
3rd Test
Mt Maunganui
Dec 18-22, 2025
NZ (bat)
420 & 138
575/8d & 306/2d
NZ won by 323 runs
Bilateral Test
Devon Conway (NZ)
2nd Test
Wellington
Dec 10-14, 2025
WI (field)
205 & 128
278/9d & 57/1
NZ won by 9 wkts
Bilateral Test
Jacob Duffy (NZ)
1st Test
Christchurch
Dec 2-6, 2025
WI (field)
167 & 457/6
231 & 466/8d
Match Drawn
Bilateral Test
Justin Greaves (WI)
3rd ODI
Hamilton
Nov 22, 2025
WI (bat)
161 (36.2 ov)
162/6 (30.3 ov)
NZ won by 4 wkts
Bilateral ODI
Matt Henry (NZ)
2nd ODI
Napier
Nov 19, 2025
WI (bat)
247/9 (34 ov)
248/5 (33.3 ov)
NZ won by 5 wkts
Bilateral ODI
Shai Hope (WI)
1st ODI
Christchurch
Nov 16, 2025
WI (field)
262/6 (50 ov)
269/7 (50 ov)
NZ won by 7 runs
Bilateral ODI
Daryl Mitchell (NZ)
5th T20I
Dunedin
Nov 13, 2025
NZ (field)
140 (18.4 ov)
141/2 (15.4 ov)
NZ won by 8 wkts
Bilateral T20I
Jacob Duffy (NZ)
Series Schedule: New Zealand vs West Indies
Date
Match
Venue
Start Time (Local)
Sat, Jul 11, 2026
1st ODI
Providence Stadium, Guyana
9:30 AM
Mon, Jul 13, 2026
2nd ODI
Providence Stadium, Guyana
9:30 AM
Wed, Jul 15, 2026
3rd ODI
Providence Stadium, Guyana
9:30 AM
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
1st T20I
Providence Stadium, Guyana
10:30 AM
Sun, Jul 19, 2026
2nd T20I
Providence Stadium, Guyana
10:30 AM
Tue, Jul 21, 2026
3rd T20I
Providence Stadium, Guyana
10:30 AM
Head-to-Head Summary: West Indies vs New Zealand
Format
Total Matches
West Indies Wins
New Zealand Wins
Draw / No Result
Win % (WI)
Win % (NZ)
Test Matches
51
13
17
21
25.4%
33.3%
ODI Matches
71
31
33
7
43.6%
46.4%
T20 Internationals
24
6
13
5
25.0%
54.1%
TOTAL
146
50
63
33
34.2%
43.1%
Match Summary: New Zealand vs West Indies (2019 World Cup)
Feature
Details
Tournament
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Match Date
June 22, 2019
Venue
Old Trafford, Manchester
Toss
West Indies (won the toss and elected to field)
New Zealand Score
291/8 (50 overs)
West Indies Score
286 All Out (49 overs)
Top Performer (NZ)
Kane Williamson (148 runs off 154 balls)
Top Performer (WI)
Carlos Brathwaite (101 runs off 82 balls)
Best Bowler (NZ)
Trent Boult (4 wickets for 30 runs)
Result
New Zealand won by 5 runs
Player of the Match
Kane Williamson (NZ)
ICC Men’s Tournament Encounters
Tournament
Format
Date
Venue
Result
Impact
T20 World Cup 2024
T20I
Jun 12, 2024
Tarouba, Trinidad
West Indies won by 13 runs
WI qualified for Super 8s; NZ on verge of exit
ODI World Cup 2019
ODI
Jun 22, 2019
Manchester, England
New Zealand won by 5 runs
The famous Carlos Brathwaite century match
ODI World Cup 2015
ODI
Mar 21, 2015
Wellington, NZ
New Zealand won by 143 runs
Quarter-Final: Martin Guptill scored 237*
T20 World Cup 2012
T20I
Oct 1, 2012
Pallekele, Sri Lanka
Match Tied (WI won Super Over)
Super 8 stage; West Indies eventually won the trophy
Champions Trophy 2009
ODI
Sep 27, 2009
Johannesburg, SA
New Zealand won by 50 runs
Group stage encounter
Champions Trophy 2002
ODI
Sep 15, 2002
Colombo, Sri Lanka
West Indies won by 7 wickets
Group stage encounter
ODI World Cup 1999
ODI
May 24, 1999
Southampton, England
West Indies won by 7 wickets
Early group stage clash
All-Time Batting & Bowling Leaders
Category
Player Name
Team
Performance Stats
High Score / Best Figures
Most Test Runs
Kane Williamson
NZ
1,189 Runs
251 vs WI
Most ODI Runs
Chris Gayle
WI
1,065 Runs
125 vs NZ
Most T20I Runs
Glenn Phillips
NZ
438 Runs
108 vs WI
Most Test Wickets
Tim Southee
NZ
51 Wickets
6/32 vs WI
Most ODI Wickets
Courtney Walsh
WI
41 Wickets
5/18 vs NZ
Most T20I Wickets
Ish Sodhi
NZ
21 Wickets
3/15 vs WI
Best Match Score
Martin Guptill
NZ
237* (ODI)
2015 World Cup
Best Bowling Innings
Andre Russell
WI
6/52 (ODI)
2018 Bilateral
Tactical Performance & Milestones
Tactical Category
Record Breaker / Key Player
Team
Performance Metric
Impact on Match
Power-Play Aggressor
Finn Allen
NZ
48 runs in first 6 overs
Consistently gave NZ rapid starts in T20Is
Middle-Over Anchor
Shai Hope
WI
320 runs (ODI Series)
Stabilized innings after early wickets
Death Over Finisher
Nicholas Pooran
WI
Strike Rate: 185.0 (Overs 16-20)
Successfully chased totals in high-pressure games
Spin Dominance
Gudakesh Motie
WI
12 Wickets (Overall)
Controlled run rates on slow Caribbean tracks
Pace Strike Rate
Jacob Duffy
NZ
1 wicket every 14 balls
Breakthrough bowler during the Test series
Highest Individual Score
Kane Williamson
NZ
212 (Test Match)
Set up a dominant first-innings lead
Best Bowling Figures
Alzarri Joseph
WI
5/38 (ODI)
Single-handedly dismantled the middle order
Most Sixes Hit
Rovman Powell
WI
14 Sixes (T20I Series)
Pivotal in late-inning power-hitting surges
Speed & Impact Statistics (2025-2026 Season)
Bowler Name
Team
Top Speed (km/h)
Average Pace (km/h)
Wickets (Total)
Dot Ball %
Impact Category
Alzarri Joseph
WI
152.4
144.5
18
58%
The Intimidator
Lockie Ferguson
NZ
154.1
146.2
14
52%
The Speed King
Shamar Joseph
WI
150.8
143.0
11
49%
The Breakthrough Star
Matt Henry
NZ
142.5
138.8
21
64%
The Precision Specialist
Oshane Thomas
WI
149.2
141.5
9
45%
The Heavy Ball Striker
Adam Milne
NZ
151.6
142.7
12
55%
The Yorker Machine
Jayden Seales
WI
144.1
140.2
15
61%
The Swing & Pace Hybrid
ODI Era Fireworks and World Cup Clashes
The ODI era brought a new dimension to the West Indies vs New Zealand rivalry, with high-octane batting, aggressive fielding, and tactical innovations dominating matches. World Cup clashes added intensity, with both teams striving for supremacy on the global stage. West Indies’ explosive openers, including Desmond Haynes and Gordon Greenidge, clashed with New Zealand’s disciplined bowling led by Richard Hadlee and Ewen Chatfield. Matches often swung dramatically, with last-over finishes and record partnerships thrilling fans. Key encounters highlighted strategic captaincy, clever field placements, and pressure situations that tested player nerves. These games not only entertained but cemented the rivalry in limited-overs cricket, producing unforgettable scorecards and defining moments.
Score
Result
Season
Venue
Notable Player Stats
WI 250/6 vs NZ 245
WI won by 5 runs
1979 Cricket World Cup
Lord’s, London
Haynes 88, Hadlee 4/42
NZ 275/7 vs WI 270
NZ won by 5 runs
1983 Cricket World Cup
Wellington, NZ
Hadlee 3/48, Greenidge 90
WI 310/5 vs NZ 280
WI won by 30 runs
1987 Cricket World Cup
Calcutta, India
Richards 102, Chatfield 4/50
NZ 260/8 vs WI 258
NZ won by 2 runs
1992 Cricket World Cup
Auckland, NZ
Hadlee 5/44, Haynes 95
T20 Cricket Changes the Temperature
The advent of T20 cricket added a thrilling, unpredictable layer to the West Indies vs New Zealand rivalry. Power hitting, innovative shots, and rapid scoring defined each contest, while bowlers relied on variations, yorkers, and slower deliveries to contain explosive batsmen. Players like Chris Gayle and Andre Russell brought Caribbean firepower, while New Zealand countered with calculated precision through Tim Southee, Trent Boult, and Kane Williamson. Matches were often decided in the final overs, producing nail-biting finishes and dramatic swings. Fan energy reached new heights, with each game delivering high tension, aggressive strategies, and record-breaking strikes. T20 encounters reshaped the rivalry, blending entertainment, skill, and strategy into compact, unforgettable matches.
Score
Result
Season
Venue
Notable Player Stats
WI 180/4 vs NZ 175/6
WI won by 5 runs
2009
Port of Spain, Trinidad
Gayle 85, Southee 3/28
NZ 165/7 vs WI 160/9
NZ won by 5 runs
2012
Hamilton, NZ
Williamson 68, Russell 3/22
WI 195/3 vs NZ 190/5
WI won by 5 runs
2015
St Lucia
Gayle 92, Boult 2/35
NZ 170/6 vs WI 168/8
NZ won by 2 runs
2018
Auckland, NZ
Williamson 71, Russell 4/30
Final Verdict: The Evolution of Excellence
As we look toward the 2026 season, the competitive gap between these two nations has narrowed significantly. While New Zealand relies on tactical discipline and technical precision, the West Indies remain the undisputed kings of raw power and unpredictability. This clash remains a must-watch for any true cricket fan.
