New Zealand vs West Indies, 1st T20I Live Streaming
New Zealand will host West Indies in the first T20I of their five-match series at Auckland’s Eden Park as they prepare for the Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
Team Updates
The home side will miss their first-choice wicket-keeper Tim Seifert, who suffered a fractured right index finger while batting for Northern Districts in the Ford Trophy. Canterbury's wicketkeeper-batter Mitch Hay has been called up as his replacement.
Kyle Jamieson and Ish Sodhi return to the New Zealand squad, while Kane Williamson is unavailable following his retirement from T20 internationals.
West Indies aim to build on their recent T20I series victory against Bangladesh.
Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, November 5
- Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
- Start Time: 11:45 AM IST
Tim Seifert retired hurt after being hit on the finger, with an X-ray confirming a fracture to his right index finger.
The first T20I will be a key preparation step for both teams ahead of the global tournament next year.
Author’s summary: New Zealand faces West Indies in Auckland without key player Tim Seifert, while both teams eye momentum ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.