NZ vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today | 5th T20I, 13 Nov 2025 | West Indies Tour of New Zealand
New Zealand (NZ) will lock horns with West Indies (WI) in the 5th T20I of the ongoing West Indies Tour of New Zealand 2025 at Eden Park, Auckland. The series has delivered thrilling contests with both sides displaying explosive batting and quality bowling depth. This final match is crucial for momentum heading into future series.
If you’re looking for a NZ vs WI Dream11 team prediction, this detailed preview covers everything — from pitch report and playing 11 to fantasy tips, top picks, and match prediction.
Match Details
- Match: New Zealand vs West Indies, 5th T20I
- Tournament: West Indies Tour of New Zealand 2025
- Date: 13 November 2025
- Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
- Time: 7:00 PM Local | 11:30 AM IST
Pitch Report – Eden Park, Auckland
Eden Park is one of the most exciting T20 venues in world cricket — short boundaries, flat track, and high-scoring games. The pitch offers good bounce for pace bowlers early on, but once the ball softens, batters dominate. Average first-innings scores hover between 180 – 200, making it a paradise for hitters.
- Short straight boundaries, high six potential
- Pace bowlers effective in first 3 overs
- Spinners have limited role
- Ideal for aggressive batters and all-rounders
Fantasy Note: Prioritise top-order batters, batting all-rounders, and power-play bowlers.
Probable Playing 11
New Zealand (NZ)
- Finn Allen
- Devon Conway (wk)
- Kane Williamson (c)
- Glenn Phillips
- Mark Chapman
- James Neesham
- Mitchell Santner
- Tim Southee
- Adam Milne
- Lockie Ferguson
- Ish Sodhi
West Indies (WI)
- Brandon King
- Kyle Mayers
- Nicholas Pooran (wk)
- Rovman Powell (c)
- Johnson Charles
- Andre Russell
- Jason Holder
- Akeal Hosein
- Alzarri Joseph
- Gudakesh Motie
- Romario Shepherd
Top Fantasy Picks – NZ vs WI Dream11 Team
- Finn Allen (NZ): Explosive opener, ideal choice for Captain in NZ vs WI Dream11.
- Nicholas Pooran (WI): Top run-getter of the series; high strike rate.
- Andre Russell (WI): The most impactful T20 all-rounder — wickets + sixes.
- Kane Williamson (NZ): Consistent anchor who can steady the innings.
- Glenn Phillips (NZ): Power-hitter at No. 4, can change the game in 10 balls.
- Akeal Hosein (WI): Economy + wickets — key value bowler.
- Lockie Ferguson (NZ): Raw pace, lethal in death overs.
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- Safe Captain: Finn Allen
- Safe Vice-Captain: Nicholas Pooran
- Grand League Captain: Andre Russell
- Grand League Vice-Captain: Glenn Phillips
Safe Dream11 Team (Small League)
WK: Nicholas Pooran (VC), Devon Conway
BAT: Finn Allen (C), Kane Williamson, Glenn Phillips
ALL: Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Mitchell Santner
BOWL: Lockie Ferguson, Akeal Hosein, Tim SoutheeGrand League Picks
- Johnson Charles: Unpredictable but dangerous — perfect differential pick.
- Mark Chapman: Middle-order stability with strike-rotation ability.
- Romario Shepherd: Late-order power-hitter, can fetch bonus fantasy points.
Match Prediction – NZ vs WI 5th T20I 2025
New Zealand have a slight edge at home, with better understanding of conditions and death-bowling discipline. However, West Indies possess explosive match-winners who can overturn momentum anytime. Expect another high-scoring thriller with fireworks from both sides.
Predicted Winner: New Zealand (NZ)
Expected Result: NZ win by 15-25 runs / chasing with an over to spare
Conclusion
The NZ vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today highlights how both teams bring world-class T20 firepower. Pick top-order batters like Finn Allen and Pooran, all-rounders Russell and Santner, and death-over bowlers Ferguson and Hosein for best fantasy cricket results.
This 5th T20I will be a blockbuster in Auckland — expect huge sixes, fast starts and plenty of fantasy points.
