New Zealand vs West Indies Series 2025
Series Overview
The West Indies will tour New Zealand for a multi-format cricket series starting November 22, 2025. The tour features five T20 Internationals (T20Is), three One Day Internationals (ODIs), and three Test matches.
T20I Series Details
The series kicks off with five T20I matches. Both teams have announced their squads ahead of the series.
Team Updates
- Kane Williamson, New Zealand’s former captain and key batsman, has retired from T20Is to focus on Test cricket, beginning with this series.
- Tim Seifert will miss the T20I series due to a broken finger sustained in a domestic match.
- Mitch Hay has been called up as Seifert’s replacement for the T20 squad.
- Devon Conway is also in contention for the wicketkeeping role and may start over Hay.
Player Form and Setbacks
Seifert’s injury is a blow to New Zealand as they prepare for the 2026 T20 World Cup. In 2025, he has been in excellent form, boasting a batting average over fifty and an aggressive strike rate.
West Indies Squad Changes
- Gudakesh Motie was excluded from the West Indies T20I squad for this series.
- Matthew Forde returns after recovering from a shoulder injury sustained in August.
"Kane Williamson declared his retirement from T20Is, emphasizing his commitment to Test cricket, starting with the series against the West Indies next month."
"Tim Seifert has been ruled out of New Zealand’s upcoming T20 series after suffering a broken finger during a domestic match."
Author's summary: The 2025 New Zealand vs West Indies series spans T20Is, ODIs, and Tests with significant squad changes, including Williamson’s T20I retirement and Seifert’s injury setback.