New Zealand (NZ) vs West Indies (WI) Dream11 Prediction – 3rd T20I, West Indies Tour of New Zealand 2025
The 3rd T20I of the series between New Zealand and West Indies is scheduled for 9 November 2025 at Saxton Oval in Nelson, New Zealand.
New Zealand, playing at home, will aim to extend their dominance and secure the series while West Indies will look to respond strongly and stay in contention. The Saxton Oval venue historically offers solid batting conditions after the initial overs, with pace bowlers getting some assistance early.
Match Details
- Date: Sunday, 9 November 2025
- Venue: Saxton Oval, Nelson
- Format: Twenty20 International (T20I)
- Series: West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025/26 — this is the 3rd of 5 T20Is.
Team Previews
New Zealand (NZ)
New Zealand bring a steady combination of experience and emerging talent. Their batting unit includes players comfortable on home tracks, and their bowling rotation offers depth with both pace and spin. The key for NZ will be a strong start with the bat and attack early with the ball to set the tone.
West Indies (WI)
West Indies come in with explosive batting capability and plenty of flair. Their challenge will lie in adapting to New Zealand conditions, especially early seam movement and the pace of the surface. If they can build partnerships and bowl with discipline, they have the tools to push NZ hard.
Probable XIs (Tentative)
Final XIs will be confirmed at the toss.
New Zealand – Probable XI
- Devon Conway (wk)
- Tim Seifert
- Rachin Ravindra
- Daryl Mitchell
- Michael Bracewell
- Mark Chapman
- Mitchell Santner (c)
- Kyle Jamieson
- Ish Sodhi
- Jacob Duffy
- Nathan Smith
West Indies – Probable XI
- Shai Hope (c & wk)
- Brandon King
- Alick Athanaze
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Roston Chase
- Romario Shepherd
- Akeal Hosein
- Jayden Seales
- Matthew Forde
- Khary Pierre
- Ackeem Auguste
Top Fantasy Picks
- Mark Chapman (NZ): Middle-order batter with explosive potential; high fantasy ceiling.
- Daryl Mitchell (NZ): Reliable batter and handy with the ball; safe pick for consistency.
- Ish Sodhi (NZ): Experienced spinner suited to middle overs; good for wicket and economy points.
- Brandon King (WI): Aggressive top-order batter; big upside if he fires early.
- Romario Shepherd (WI): All-rounder; can contribute in both departments, increasing value.
- Shai Hope (WI): Wicket-keeper batter; dual role adds bonus points from batting and keeping.
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- Captain (2× points): Mark Chapman or Brandon King
- Vice-Captain (1.5× points): Daryl Mitchell or Romario Shepherd
Match Prediction
Considering home advantage and balance in squad, New Zealand are slight favourites. However, West Indies’ batting firepower means the match could go either way if they start well.
Prediction: New Zealand to win by 20-25 runs.
Fantasy Tips
- Wait for toss and confirmed playing XI before locking your team; playing conditions matter.
- Prioritise batters from top-4 (they’ll face more deliveries) and bowlers/all-rounders who are likely to bowl full quota.
- Include at least one wicket-keeper batter (e.g., Shai Hope or Devon Conway) for extra value.
- Balanced selection: ~6 players from New Zealand (favoured side) and ~5 from West Indies to hedge risk.
- Pay attention to form, recent head-to-head and role certainty.
Conclusion
The 3rd T20I between New Zealand and West Indies offers excellent fantasy value and a must-win clash. Key players like Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Ish Sodhi, Brandon King and Romario Shepherd should be on your radar. While New Zealand hold an edge, West Indies cannot be discounted. Build your Dream11 cricket lineup with a blend of safe performers and high-ceiling picks for best results.
