New Zealand vs West Indies Prediction & Match Preview – 3rd ODI at Seddon Park
Match summary
New Zealand won by 4 wickets: New Zealand 162/6 (30.3 ov), West Indies 161 (36.2 ov). Player of the match: Matt Henry.
Our preview of New Zealand vs West Indies in the third ODI at Seddon Park: series recap, likely XIs, pitch notes and expected scores, plus our pick.
Match details
| Match | New Zealand vs West Indies, 3rd ODI |
|---|---|
| Series | West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025 |
| Date | 22 Nov 2025 |
| Venue | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| Status | Result |
| Result | New Zealand won by 4 wickets |
| Player of the match | Matt Henry |
| Our pick | New Zealand ✓ |
| Toss pick | New Zealand |
Matches in this series
Match preview
New Zealand go into the final ODI of the series with the trophy already in the bag. Two wins in Napier gave them a 2–0 lead, and the second of those was a tight one, decided with three balls remaining as the hosts reached their target with five wickets in hand. They will now look to finish the job with a clean sweep at Seddon Park.
West Indies, batting first in a rain-shortened game of 34 overs, reached 247/9, and nearly all of the credit went to captain Shai Hope. His unbeaten 109 off 69 balls was among the best ODI innings of the year, and the lower-order contributions from Romario Shepherd (22), Matthew Forde (21) and Justin Greaves (22) took the total close to 250. For New Zealand, Nathan Smith was the best of the bowlers with 4/42, and Kyle Jamieson added 3/44.
The reply was built on an opening stand from Devon Conway, who made 90 off 84 balls, and Rachin Ravindra, who hit 56 off 46. A brief collapse, including the wickets of Will Young and Mark Chapman, did not unsettle the chase, and Tom Latham (39 not out) and Mitchell Santner (34 not out off 15 balls) finished it off calmly. The visitors need more support around Hope and tighter bowling in the key phases if they are to avoid a whitewash.
Seddon Park in Hamilton generally gives bat and ball a fair contest. The seamers can find some movement early, which makes the powerplay important, while spinners may get a little turn later on. The outfield is quick and rewards well-timed strokes. Chasing sides tend to have a slight edge because the surface behaves predictably, though a strong start can still set up a competitive first-innings total.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 270–305 | 162/6 (30.3 ov) |
| Second innings | 250–285 | 161 (36.2 ov) |
New Zealand
New Zealand have already sealed the series 2–0 and have their top order in form, so they look better placed to finish the tour with a clean sweep.
Toss pick: New Zealand
FAQ
What is the state of the series going into the third ODI?
New Zealand lead 2–0 after back-to-back wins in Napier, so the series is already decided and the final game is about pride and a possible sweep.
How did the second ODI finish?
New Zealand won by five wickets with three balls to spare in a rain-adjusted 34-over game, chasing West Indies’ 247/9.
Which West Indies player is the biggest threat?
Captain Shai Hope, who made an unbeaten 109 off 69 balls in the second ODI. If he bats long, West Indies can push towards 260 or more.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
New Zealand
- Devon Conway
- Rachin Ravindra
- Will Young
- Daryl Mitchell
- Tom Latham
- Michael Bracewell
- Mitchell Santner
- Zakary Foulkes
- Kyle Jamieson
- Matt Henry
- Jacob Duffy
West Indies
- John Campbell
- Alick Athanaze
- Keacy Carty
- Shai Hope
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Roston Chase
- Justin Greaves
- Romario Shepherd
- Matthew Forde
- Shamar Springer
- Jayden Seales