Final result
New Zealand Cricket won by 8 wickets
Player of the match: JA Duffy
Result · T20 Internationals
West Indies vs New Zealand Cricket
Result · T20 Internationals
Venue par · 207Chase success · 57%POTM · JA Duffy
Match preview & overview
New Zealand cruise to 8-wicket win over West Indies at University Oval
New Zealand beat West Indies by 8 wickets at University Oval on 13 November 2025, completing the chase with comfort. West Indies were bowled out for 140, and New Zealand knocked off the target of 141 losing only 2 wickets. JA Duffy took the Player of the Match award. The result was effectively settled inside the powerplay of the New Zealand reply, when their openers put on 61 without loss in the first 6 overs.
West Indies' innings never recovered from a dreadful powerplay. Four wickets went down in the first 6 overs for just 47 runs, and the middle phase offered little improvement: another 4 wickets for 55 runs. The final two wickets fell in the death overs, adding 38, but the innings closed at 140 all out. University Oval's average first-innings score across 48 matches is 207, so West Indies finished 67 runs short of par.
New Zealand's reply was a contrast in clarity. Sixty-one runs without loss in the powerplay, against a venue average of 39, removed any doubt early. The middle overs cost 2 wickets but produced 73 runs, and the remaining 7 runs came without further loss. New Zealand reached 141 for 2 with 8 balls to spare.
Pitch report & venue insights
University Oval — 48-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2007–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
48
T20 matches hosted
207
Avg 1st-innings score
197
Avg 2nd-innings score
57%
Chase success rate
41
Avg powerplay runs
71%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
West Indies collapsed to 140 all out
West Indies lost 4 wickets inside the powerplay, scoring 47 runs in the first 6 overs. The middle overs brought no relief: another 4 wickets fell for 55 runs, and the innings closed at 140. It was well below University Oval's average first-innings score of 207.
Angle 02
New Zealand's powerplay set the tone immediately
Angle 03
JA Duffy took Player of the Match honours
Angle 04
New Zealand's head-to-head dominance continues
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Toss decision paid off for New Zealand
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top New Zealand batter markets may warrant attention given their powerplay dominance: 61 runs without loss in the chase suggests their openers are in strong touch.
- With West Indies losing wickets in clusters, top-wicket-taker markets for New Zealand bowlers could reflect an ongoing pattern rather than a one-off result.
- The toss has a notable influence at University Oval, where the fielding-first decision has been made 72% of the time. Toss-related markets may be more relevant here than at neutral venues.
- University Oval's average first-innings score is 207, yet West Indies posted only 140. Total runs markets in any future fixture at this ground may reward attention to how each team's top order starts.
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Frequently asked
Questions about West Indies vs New Zealand Cricket
What was the result of the New Zealand vs West Indies T20I on 13 November 2025?
New Zealand beat West Indies by 8 wickets at University Oval. West Indies were bowled out for 140, and New Zealand reached the target of 141 for the loss of just 2 wickets. JA Duffy was named Player of the Match.
Who won the toss and what did they decide?
New Zealand won the toss and chose to field first. That decision proved well-judged: West Indies lost wickets throughout their innings and were dismissed for 140, well below the venue's average first-innings score of 207.
What is the head-to-head record between New Zealand and West Indies?
Across 71 meetings in all formats, New Zealand lead with 45 wins to West Indies' 17, with 6 no results. The last four completed fixtures have all gone New Zealand's way, including wins by 323 runs, 9 wickets, 4 wickets, and 5 wickets in 2025.
Where can I watch New Zealand vs West Indies cricket in the UK?
T20 internationals involving New Zealand and West Indies are typically available in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Subscribers can also stream via Sky Go or access matches through a NOW TV day pass. Check Sky Sports schedules for confirmed broadcast times.
How did New Zealand's chase compare to the venue average?
University Oval's average second-innings score across 48 matches is 197. New Zealand only needed 141, which they reached with 8 wickets in hand. Their powerplay of 61 without loss also comfortably exceeded the ground's average powerplay contribution of 39 runs.
How have West Indies been performing recently?
West Indies' recent form against New Zealand has been poor. Across their last five completed fixtures, they have lost four and won one, with the single win coming against Bangladesh. New Zealand, meanwhile, have won four of their last five completed matches.
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