NZ vs WI 1st Test match: All you need to know about date, time, venue, and where to watch
Get complete details for the NZ vs WI 1st Test, including match date, start time, venue, TV broadcast, and live-streaming options for fans worldwide.
Last Updated: 07.16 PM, Nov 30, 2025
After a successful outing in the ODIs, New Zealand are all set to take on the West Indies in the 3-match Test series, starting on December 2. Both teams have announced their squads for the first match and will be looking forward to putting on a great show ahead. Interestingly, Kane Williamson is returning to the team, which is good news for the Kiwi fans.
With an ample amount of experience in red-ball cricket, Williamson is undoubtedly the key player in the New Zealand squad. Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Mitchell Santner, and others will have a huge job to do on their own home ground.
The Test series is not going to be easy for the West Indies since they have just lost a 2-match series against India in October 2025. The fans will surely have a great time watching the match, anticipating a thrilling series ahead.
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Match details
Match: New Zealand vs. West Indies, 1st Test match
Date: December 2, 2025
Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Timings: 11 AM IST
Head-to-head Stats:
New Zealand and West Indies have faced each other 49 times in Test cricket, with the Kiwis leading the overall head-to-head. Out of these matches, New Zealand have won 17 Tests, while West Indies have claimed 13 victories. The remaining 19 matches ended in draws, showing how often contests between these two sides have stretched deep without a decisive result.
New Zealand and West Indies Squads
New Zealand: Tom Latham, Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Michael Bracewell, Zak Foulkes, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry and Blair Tickner.
West Indies: Alick Athanaze, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Brandon King, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Johann Layne, Jomel Warrican, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales and Ojay Shields.