Final result
New Zealand Cricket won by 9 runs
Player of the match: IS Sodhi
Result · T20 Internationals
New Zealand Cricket vs West Indies
Result · T20 Internationals
Venue par · 223Chase success · 45%POTM · IS Sodhi
Match preview & overview
New Zealand hold off West Indies by 9 runs in Saxton Oval T20I
New Zealand Cricket beat West Indies Cricket by 9 runs at Saxton Oval on 9 November 2025, defending a total of 177 for 9 in a T20 international that stayed competitive until the final overs. New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat, reached a strong position through the middle phase of their innings, then lost 6 wickets for 35 runs in the death to set a below-par total by the venue's own standards. West Indies kept pace early but collapsed through the middle overs, losing 6 wickets for 69 runs between overs 7 and 15, and despite a late rally could not bridge the gap. IS Sodhi was named Player of the Match.
The match was tighter than the margin suggests. West Indies powered to 46 for 2 in their powerplay, one run fewer than New Zealand's 47 for 1, which kept the chase well alive. Their death-overs effort of 53 for 2 showed there was batting to come, but by then the target was beyond reach. New Zealand's middle-overs discipline, 95 runs for 2 wickets in their own innings against West Indies' 69 for 6, proved the critical difference across both halves of the game.
Pitch report & venue insights
Saxton Oval — 22-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2013–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
22
T20 matches hosted
223
Avg 1st-innings score
212
Avg 2nd-innings score
45%
Chase success rate
47
Avg powerplay runs
50%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Death overs collapse cost New Zealand early
New Zealand lost 6 wickets for just 35 runs in the death overs of their innings, slipping to 177/9 from what looked a more commanding position. Their middle overs had been exceptional, with 95 runs for only 2 wickets across overs 7 to 15, so the late collapse gave West Indies genuine hope.
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West Indies chase fell apart in the middle overs
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IS Sodhi named Player of the Match
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Venue scored well below its historical average
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New Zealand's head-to-head dominance continues
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets could be interesting given how differently each team performed in the middle overs: New Zealand scored 95 runs for 2 wickets there, while West Indies managed only 69 for 6.
- Player performance markets around spinners may warrant attention at Saxton Oval after Sodhi's Player of the Match showing in conditions that played well below the venue's 223-run average first-innings score.
- Innings runs markets might reflect the venue's history: both sides scored significantly below the Saxton Oval average across 22 matches, suggesting pitch variability is a real factor.
- Given West Indies' late surge of 53 runs in 2 wickets during the death overs, death-bowling and last-wicket markets could offer more variance than outright result lines in future T20Is at this venue.
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Frequently asked
Questions about New Zealand Cricket vs West Indies
Who won the New Zealand vs West Indies T20I at Saxton Oval?
New Zealand Cricket won the match by 9 runs. They posted 177 for 9 and dismissed West Indies for 168, with IS Sodhi named Player of the Match.
When did the New Zealand vs West Indies T20I take place?
The match was played on 9 November 2025 at Saxton Oval.
Who was the Player of the Match?
IS Sodhi claimed the Player of the Match award for his contribution in New Zealand's 9-run victory. His bowling was central to dismantling the West Indies middle order during their chase.
Where can I watch New Zealand vs West Indies T20Is in the UK?
T20 internationals involving New Zealand and West Indies are typically available on Sky Sports Cricket in the UK, with streaming via Sky Go and NOW TV for those without a satellite subscription. Check Sky Sports schedules for specific broadcast confirmation ahead of each fixture.
What is the head-to-head record between New Zealand and West Indies?
Across 71 meetings in all formats, New Zealand have won 45 times and West Indies 17, with 6 matches producing no result. New Zealand have won four of the five most recently completed meetings in 2025.
What did New Zealand score and what was the target for West Indies?
New Zealand scored 177 for 9 from their 20 overs after winning the toss and choosing to bat. West Indies needed 178 to win and were bowled out for 168, falling 9 runs short.
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