New Zealand vs West Indies, 1st Test - Live Cricket Score, Commentary
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Match starts at Dec 02, 22:00 GMT
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New Zealand are about to begin their campaign in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle, the last of the nine teams involved in the WTC to do so. They last played a Test against Zimbabwe four months ago while their previous fixture as part of the WTC was a year ago when England came to their shores and won the Crowe-Thorpe Trophy 2-1.
Kane Williamson, who skipped the Tests against Zimbabwe, returns to the red-ball setup after an extensive preparation which saw him miss the recent ODI series against West Indies. Meanwhile, on the bowling side of things, Zakary Foulkes who impressed on Test debut against Zimbabwe with match figures of 9 for 75 could be a ready starter for his first Test at home.
West Indies, on the other hand, have endured a torrid start to their WTC cycle with a 3-0 whitewash against Australia at home which included being bowled out for 27 in the final Test. A 2-0 defeat to India followed in the subcontinent to make matters worse. But, the men from the Caribbean showed a lot more application in the second Test against India, dragging the game to Day 5 after India enforced the follow-on. John Campbell and Shai Hope led the fight with centuries.
The visitors would look to build on their performance from the Delhi Test but New Zealand start as clear favourites in this series.
When: New Zealand vs West Indies, 1st Test, December 2-6 at 11AM Local (3:30 AM IST)
Where: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
What to expect: There is a slight chance of precipitation during the first session of play. Barring any interruptions during that time of the day, there could be slight drizzles throughout with overcast conditions. At the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, teams batting second have generally come out victorious on 10 occasions out of the 16 Tests played at the venue. With overcast conditions, the ball could be expected to move laterally on Day 1.
Team News
New Zealand
Kane Williamson will come into the side. The pair of fast bowlers in Zakary Foulkes and Jacob Duffy could feature along with Matt Henry and Nathan Smith while Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra can provide the spin-bowling options.
Probable XI: Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway/ Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (WK), Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes
West Indies
From their last Test in Delhi, West Indies could drop Jomel Warrican and move to a four-man seam attack with captain Roston Chase the man to turn to his arm over when necessary.
Probable XI: John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope, Roston Chase (c), Tevin Imlach (WK), Justin Greaves, Anderson Phillip, Johan Layne, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales
New Zealand are about to begin their campaign in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle, the last of the nine teams involved in the WTC to do so. They last played a Test against Zimbabwe four months ago while their previous fixture as part of the WTC was a year ago when England came to their shores and won the Crowe-Thorpe Trophy 2-1.
Kane Williamson, who skipped the Tests against Zimbabwe, returns to the red-ball setup after an extensive preparation which saw him miss the recent ODI series against West Indies. Meanwhile, on the bowling side of things, Zakary Foulkes who impressed on Test debut against Zimbabwe with match figures of 9 for 75 could be a ready starter for his first Test at home.
West Indies, on the other hand, have endured a torrid start to their WTC cycle with a 3-0 whitewash against Australia at home which included being bowled out for 27 in the final Test. A 2-0 defeat to India followed in the subcontinent to make matters worse. But, the men from the Caribbean showed a lot more application in the second Test against India, dragging the game to Day 5 after India enforced the follow-on. John Campbell and Shai Hope led the fight with centuries.
The visitors would look to build on their performance from the Delhi Test but New Zealand start as clear favourites in this series.
When: New Zealand vs West Indies, 1st Test, December 2-6 at 11AM Local (3:30 AM IST)
Where: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
What to expect: There is a slight chance of precipitation during the first session of play. Barring any interruptions during that time of the day, there could be slight drizzles throughout with overcast conditions. At the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, teams batting second have generally come out victorious on 10 occasions out of the 16 Tests played at the venue. With overcast conditions, the ball could be expected to move laterally on Day 1.
Team News
New Zealand
Kane Williamson will come into the side. The pair of fast bowlers in Zakary Foulkes and Jacob Duffy could feature along with Matt Henry and Nathan Smith while Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra can provide the spin-bowling options.
Probable XI: Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway/ Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (WK), Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes
West Indies
From their last Test in Delhi, West Indies could drop Jomel Warrican and move to a four-man seam attack with captain Roston Chase the man to turn to his arm over when necessary.
Probable XI: John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope, Roston Chase (c), Tevin Imlach (WK), Justin Greaves, Anderson Phillip, Johan Layne, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales
Squads:
New Zealand Squad: Devon Conway, Tom Latham(w/c), Kane Williamson, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Zakary Foulkes, Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Tom Blundell, Blair Tickner
West Indies Squad: John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Brandon King, Shai Hope(w), Alick Athanaze, Tevin Imlach, Roston Chase(c), Justin Greaves, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican, Anderson Phillip, Kavem Hodge, Ojay Shields, Johann Layne
