NZ vs WI 3rd Test Match Fantasy Tips for WI Tour of NZ 2025

The third and final Test of the West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025 is scheduled to take place from December 18 to 22 at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. With New Zealand already dominating the series, they will look to complete a clean sweep, while West Indies aim to restore some pride in the longest format. So let’s have a look at NZ vs WI 3rd Test Match Fantasy Tips.

NZ vs WI Match Details

  • Match: 3rd Test – New Zealand vs West Indies

  • Date: December 18–22, 2025

  • Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

  • Series: West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025

Pitch Report – Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

The Bay Oval traditionally offers balanced conditions, assisting batters early before bowlers come into play as the match progresses.

Test Match Average Scores at Bay Oval:

  • 1st Innings: 389

  • 2nd Innings: 356

  • 3rd Innings: 219

  • 4th Innings: 171

Batting becomes tougher in the later innings, making first-innings runs crucial.

Current Form – New Zealand vs West Indies

New Zealand head into the final Test full of confidence after a 9-wicket victory in the second Test.

  • Top Run-scorer (NZ): Tom Latham – 189 runs

  • Top Wicket-taker (NZ): Jacob Duffy – 14 wickets

West Indies have struggled despite individual brilliance.

  • Top Run-scorer (WI): Shai Hope – 249 runs

  • Top Wicket-taker (WI): Kemar Roach – 9 wickets

What Happened in the 2nd Test?

West Indies were bowled out for 205 in their first innings despite solid starts from John Campbell and Brandon King. Shai Hope once again showed resistance with 48 runs, but Blair Tickner’s four-wicket haul dismantled the middle order.

New Zealand responded with 278/9 declared, led by Devon Conway (60), Kane Williamson (37), and an impressive 61 from Mitchell Hay.

In the second innings, West Indies collapsed to 128, with Jacob Duffy claiming 5 wickets for 38 runs. New Zealand comfortably chased the target with nine wickets in hand, as Conway and Williamson guided them home.

Fantasy Cricket Tips – NZ vs WI 3rd Test

Top Fantasy Batters

  • Devon Conway (NZ): Consistent at the top and reliable in home conditions

  • Justin Greaves (WI): Among the highest run-getters of the series

Top Fantasy Bowlers

  • Jacob Duffy (NZ): In red-hot form with the ball

  • Kemar Roach (WI): West Indies’ most effective bowler

All-Round Picks

  • Rachin Ravindra (NZ): Offers value with both bat and ball

  • Michael Bracewell (NZ): Handy middle-order runs and useful overs

Predicted Playing XIs

New Zealand Squad:
Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Tom Blundell, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Blair Tickner, Mitchell Santner

West Indies Squad:
Roston Chase (c), Shai Hope, Justin Greaves, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kavem Hodge, Brandon King, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican, Anderson Phillip

Match Prediction – NZ vs WI 3rd Test

  • Who will win the toss? New Zealand

  • Match Winner: New Zealand

  • Player of the Match: Devon Conway

  • Top Bowler: Jacob Duffy

  • Expected 1st Innings Score: New Zealand 320+, West Indies 250+

Final Verdict

New Zealand have dominated the series with superior batting depth and a relentless bowling attack. Unless West Indies produce a remarkable turnaround, the hosts remain clear favourites to win the 3rd Test at Mount Maunganui and seal the series emphatically.

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