Published on: Nov 5, 2025 5:08 pm IST | Updated on: Nov 5, 2025 5:08 pm IST
On expected lines, New Zealand got tamed by West Indies in the first T20I of the 5-match series. It was a historic win for the Caribbean side as they registered their first-ever victory on New Zealand soil in the shortest format of the game. After scripting history in the opening game of the series, a pumped-up West Indian outfit will head into the second game of the series at the same venue in a quest to go 2-0 up in the series. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 2nd T20I Match NZ vs WI at Eden Park in Auckland.
New Zealand has been awful at home in recent times in the shortest format of the game. West Indies knew this and didn’t shy away from taking advantage of the hosts’ lackluster form. Once again, the men from the Caribbean will look to take advantage and get going in this fixture to secure yet another win. Expect the win probability meter to favor the visitors. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 2nd T20I Match NZ vs WI at Eden Park in Auckland.
WI: 54% win chance NZ: 46% win chance
The New Zealand opener had a decent outing in the opening gme. He has hit a century in the first T20I against Australia at home, and should be confident for this series as well.
Daryl Mitchell has been the backbone of Blackcaps in recent times across formats. He had a brilliant ODI series against England ahead of this series scoring fifties at will. Mitchell will play a vital role not only in this game but the entire series.
The Caribbean skipper has started the series with a fifty and continued his rich vein of form in white ball cricket. Once again he will be someone to watch out with the bat.
The Caribbean opener couldn't get going in the opening game, but is known for playing a destructive role at the top. If he stays in the powerplay, West Indies can get the much-needed push they need at the top.
Check out our prediction for the WI vs NZ 2nd T20I match at the Eden Park in Auckland.
New Zealand will need to regroup quickly and address several concerns if they are to bounce back in the T20I series against West Indies. The narrow 7-run defeat in the first match exposed vulnerabilities in both their batting approach and death-over execution. Chasing 164, the Kiwis faltered in the middle overs, losing momentum despite a valiant effort from skipper Mitchell Santner, whose unbeaten 55 off 28 balls nearly pulled off a heist.
The top order failed to capitalize on the powerplay, and the middle order lacked fluency against spin, allowing West Indies to tighten the screws. With the ball, New Zealand struggled to contain the Caribbean hitters in the final overs, conceding crucial boundaries that tilted the contest. Their fielding too lacked sharpness, with a couple of missed chances proving costly.
To get back to winning ways, New Zealand must reassess their batting tempo, especially in the middle phase, and find better balance in their bowling combinations. The inclusion of an extra spinner or a death-over specialist could be vital.
West Indies will be brimming with confidence after their thrilling 7-run victory in the opening T20I against New Zealand. The win wasn’t just a result, it was a statement of intent from a side that’s often unpredictable but always dangerous. Their batting unit showed resilience, with key contributions in the middle overs that helped them post a competitive total of 164. More importantly, their bowlers held their nerve under pressure, especially in the final overs when Mitchell Santner threatened to snatch the game away.
Heading into the second T20I, West Indies will look to ride the momentum and seal the series. Their bowling attack, which mixed pace and spin effectively, will be crucial again on the Eden Park surface. The likes of Romario Shepherd and Akeal Hosein will be expected to replicate their control and wicket-taking ability. Batting-wise, they’ll aim for more fluency in the powerplay and better finishing in the death overs. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 21 WI won: 8 NZ won: 11 No Result: 2 RECENT form NEW ZEALAND: L NR L NR L RECENT form WEST INDIES: W W W W W
In 21 meetings between the two sides, New Zealand still holds the upper hand with 11 wins, whereas West Indies has won 8. Two matches have ended without a result. West Indies’ win in the last game was their first in T20Is on NZ soil.
How will the two teams, i.e., New Zealand vs West Indies, fare in the second T20I in Auckland? Let’s take a look.
Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Shai Hope (C), Ackeem Auguste/Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Matthew Forde, Jayden Seales
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 2nd T20I between New Zealand vs West Indies at Eden Park, Auckland:
Bowling first after winning the toss is a trend in T20Is, and the toss-winning skipper won’t shy away from doing the same. With rain in the forecast on match day, bowling first is always a better option as the chasing team gets a clear view of the DLS permutations and combinations. Therefore, winning the toss and bowling first should be the choice.
The online live streaming of the 2nd T20I match of the West Indies Tour of New Zealand will take place live on the SonyLiv App and Amazon Prime App. TV viewers can watch this series live on Sony Sports Channels.
West Indies won the first game of the series and are booming with confidence. New Zealand’s conservative approach in their batting hasn’t paid dividends at all in the last three series. They need to change it soon; otherwise, things could go drastically wrong for them in the series. The sportsbooks are still backing New Zealand, possibly because they are playing at home, but we are backing West Indies again. Therefore, as per our prediction, the visitors, West Indies, is expected to win the NZ vs WI 1st T20I match and go 2-0 up in this series.