The West Indies cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team timeline begins on February 8-12, 1952, at Christchurch, where West Indies won by 5 wickets in their first Test match. Across 117 international matches over 74 years, New Zealand leads overall with 49 wins versus West Indies’ 42 victories. New Zealand dominates Tests (17-12) and T20Is (12-6), while West Indies leads ODIs (24-20). The biggest Test victory was New Zealand’s 323-run win at Hagley Oval in December 2025. Brian Lara holds the ODI runs record (1,068), while Richard Hadlee has the most Test wickets (431 career). New Zealand has won 8 of the last 10 home series, marking a complete power shift from the Caribbean dominance of the 1950s-1980s to Blackcaps supremacy in the modern era.
Complete Series Results Timeline: West Indies Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Timeline
The West Indies cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team timeline spans 18 Test series, 23 ODI series, and 10 T20I series from 1952 to 2026. New Zealand won 6 consecutive home series (1999-2025) across all formats, while West Indies won in early eras (1952-1998).
The rivalry has evolved through five distinct eras, with New Zealand transforming from underdogs to a dominant force after 1999.
Test Series Results (1951/52-2025/26)
| Year | Venue | Matches | Winner | Result |
| 1951/52 | New Zealand | 2 | West Indies | WI 1-0 (1 drawn) |
| 1955/56 | New Zealand | 4 | West Indies | WI 3-1 (Eden Park Revolution) |
| 1968/69 | New Zealand | 3 | Drawn | 1-1 (1 drawn) |
| 1971/72 | West Indies | 5 | Drawn | All 5 drawn |
| 1979/80 | New Zealand | 3 | New Zealand | NZ 1-0 (2 drawn) |
| 1984/85 | West Indies | 4 | West Indies | WI 2-0 (2 drawn) |
| 1986/87 | New Zealand | 3 | Drawn | 1-1 (1 drawn) |
| 1994/95 | New Zealand | 2 | West Indies | WI 1-0 (1 drawn) |
| 1995/96 | West Indies | 2 | West Indies | WI 1-0 (1 drawn) |
| 1999/00 | New Zealand | 2 | New Zealand | NZ 2-0 (Turning point) |
| 2002 | West Indies | 2 | New Zealand | NZ 1-0 (1 drawn) |
| 2005/06 | New Zealand | 3 | New Zealand | NZ 2-0 (1 drawn) |
| 2008/09 | New Zealand | 2 | Drawn | Both drawn |
| 2012 | West Indies | 2 | West Indies | WI 2-0 (Last home series win) |
| 2013/14 | New Zealand | 3 | New Zealand | NZ 2-0 (1 drawn) |
| 2017/18 | New Zealand | 2 | New Zealand | NZ 2-0 (Triple Crown) |
| 2020/21 | New Zealand | 2 | New Zealand | NZ 2-0 |
| 2025/26 | New Zealand | 3 | New Zealand | NZ 2-0 (1 drawn) |
New Zealand’s dominance grew from 2017 to 2026, winning all three formats in 2017/18 and 2025/26.
ODI Series Results (1973-2026)
| Year | Venue | Matches | Winner | Result |
| 1973 | England (WC) | 1 | West Indies | WI won |
| 1975 | England (WC) | 1 | West Indies | WI won (12 runs) |
| 1979 | England (WC) | 1 | West Indies | WI won (9 runs) |
| 1983 | England (WC) | 1 | West Indies | WI won (12 runs) |
| 1987 | India/Pakistan (WC) | 1 | New Zealand | NZ won (34 runs) |
| 1991-92 | New Zealand | 3 | New Zealand | NZ 3-0 |
| 1993 | West Indies | 3 | West Indies | WI 3-0 |
| 1995 | West Indies | 3 | West Indies | WI 2-1 |
| 1996 | New Zealand | 3 | New Zealand | NZ 3-0 |
| 1999 | England (WC) | 1 | West Indies | WI won (7 wickets) |
| 2002 | West Indies | 3 | New Zealand | NZ 2-1 |
| 2003 | New Zealand | 5 | New Zealand | NZ 4-1 |
| 2005 | West Indies | 3 | West Indies | WI 2-1 |
| 2006 | New Zealand | 3 | New Zealand | NZ 3-0 |
| 2008 | West Indies | 3 | West Indies | WI 2-1 |
| 2011 | New Zealand | 5 | New Zealand | NZ 4-1 |
| 2012 | West Indies | 3 | West Indies | WI 3-0 |
| 2014 | New Zealand | 3 | New Zealand | NZ 3-0 |
| 2015 | Australia/NZ (WC) | 1 | New Zealand | NZ won (209 runs, Guptill 215*) |
| 2018 | New Zealand | 3 | New Zealand | NZ 3-0 |
| 2020 | New Zealand | 3 | New Zealand | NZ 3-0 |
| 2023 | India (WC) | 1 | New Zealand | NZ won (17 runs) |
| 2026 | West Indies | 5 | Scheduled | July 11-21, 2026 |
T20I Series Results (2006-2025/26)
| Year | Venue | Matches | Winner | Result |
| 2006 | New Zealand | 1 | Tied | Tied (bowl-out WI) |
| 2008 | West Indies | 2 | Drawn | 1-1 |
| 2010 | West Indies | 2 | Drawn | 1-1 |
| 2012 | West Indies | 2 | West Indies | WI 2-0 |
| 2014 | Bangladesh (Asia Cup) | 1 | New Zealand | NZ won (7 wickets) |
| 2016 | India (World T20) | 1 | West Indies | WI won (7 wickets) |
| 2017/18 | New Zealand | 3 | New Zealand | NZ 2-0 (1 washed out) |
| 2018 | New Zealand | 3 | New Zealand | NZ 2-0 (1 NR) |
| 2020 | New Zealand | 3 | New Zealand | NZ 2-0 (1 NR) |
| 2022 | West Indies | 3 | New Zealand | NZ 2-1 |
| 2025/26 | New Zealand | 5 | New Zealand | NZ 3-1 |
Head-to-Head Records: Quick Facts for West Indies vs New Zealand
The West Indies cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team timeline includes 117 total matches: 49 Tests (NZ 17-12 WI, 20 drawn), 54 ODIs (WI 24-20 NZ, 10 tied/NR), 21 T20Is (NZ 12-6 WI, 3 tied/NR). New Zealand leads overall 49-42.
Overall Head-to-Head Summary
| Format | Total Matches | West Indies Wins | New Zealand Wins | Drawn/Tied/No Result | Win Rate (NZ) |
| Test | 49 | 12 (24.5%) | 17 (34.7%) | 20 drawn (40.8%) | 34.7% |
| ODI | 54 | 24 (44.4%) | 20 (37.0%) | 10 tied/NR (18.5%) | 37.0% |
| T20I | 21 | 6 (28.6%) | 12 (57.1%) | 3 tied/NR (14.3%) | 57.1% |
| All Formats | 117 | 42 (35.9%) | 49 (42.0%) | 26 (22.2%) | 42.0% |
Key Insight: New Zealand’s T20I dominance (57.1% win rate) contrasts with West Indies’ ODI edge (44.4% win rate). The 40.8% Test draw rate is nearly double the global average (22%).
Last 10 Matches: Most Recent West Indies vs New Zealand Encounters
In the West Indies cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team timeline, the last 10 matches show New Zealand’s complete dominance: NZ won 8 of the last 10 (Dec 2025-Nov 2025), including a 323-run Test victory (Dec 18, 2025) and a 3-0 ODI sweep (Nov 2025).
| Date | Match | Venue | Result | Winner | Top Performer |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 3rd Test | Hagley Oval, Dunedin | NZ 575/8d & 306/2d vs WI 420 & 138 | NZ by 323 runs | Devon Conway 200* [Test] |
| Dec 10, 2025 | 2nd Test | Basin Reserve, Wellington | NZ 278/9d & 57/1 vs WI 205 & 128 | NZ by 9 wickets | Jacob Duffy 6/68 [Test] |
| Dec 2, 2025 | 1st Test | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | NZ 231 & 466/8d vs WI 167 & 457/6 | Drawn | Justin Greaves 202 [WI] |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 3rd ODI | Eden Park, Auckland | NZ 243/5 vs WI 238/3 (49.1 ov) | NZ by 5 wickets | Rachin Ravindra 92 [NZ] |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 2nd ODI | SAXTON Oval, Nelson | NZ 207/5 vs WI 204/8 | NZ by 5 wickets | Glenn Phillips 82 [NZ] |
| Nov 16, 2025 | 1st ODI | Eden Park, Auckland | NZ 164/6 vs WI 157/9 (20 ov) | NZ by 5 wickets | Devon Conway 47 [NZ] |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 5th T20I | University Oval, Dunedin | NZ 141/2 (15.4 ov) vs WI 140 | NZ by 8 wickets | Devon Conway 47 [NZ] |
| Nov 9, 2025 | 4th T20I | SAXTON Oval, Nelson | NZ vs WI 38/1 (6.3 ov) | No Result (rain) | — |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 3rd T20I | SAXTON Oval, Nelson | NZ 177/9 vs WI 168 (19.5 ov) | NZ by 9 runs | Mark Chapman 51 [NZ] |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 2nd T20I | Eden Park, Auckland | NZ 207/5 vs WI 204/8 (20 ov) | NZ by 3 runs | Glenn Phillips 82 [NZ] |
Recent Form: New Zealand won 6 consecutive home series (2017-2025). West Indies’ last series win was in 2012 at home (2-0 Test).
Biggest Victories: Largest Margins in West Indies vs New Zealand History
The biggest victory in the West Indies cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team timeline is New Zealand by 323 runs (3rd Test, Dec 2025, Hagley Oval). In ODIs, New Zealand by 209 runs (2015 World Cup, Guptill 215*). In T20Is, New Zealand by 119 runs (3rd T20I, 2018, Eden Park).
Test Cricket: Biggest Margins
| Margin | Match | Venue | Date | Key Detail |
| 323 runs | 3rd Test, 2025/26 | Hagley Oval, Dunedin | Dec 18, 2025 | Largest Test margin ever [highest] |
| 240 runs | 2nd Test, 2017/18 | Westpac Stadium, Wellington | Dec 10, 2017 | Trent Boult’s 200th Test wicket |
| 190 runs | 4th Test, 1955/56 | Eden Park, Auckland | Mar 1956 | NZ’s first-ever Test win |
| 10 wickets | 2nd Test, 2013/14 | Eden Park, Auckland | Dec 14, 2013 | Chase 239, NZ 36/0 |
ODI Cricket: Biggest Margins
| Margin | Match | Venue | Date | Key Detail |
| 209 runs | 2015 World Cup | Wellington | Mar 21, 2015 | Guptill 215* (highest ODI score) |
| 82 runs | 3rd ODI, 2011 | Wellington | Feb 20, 2011 | NZ 324/5, WI 242 |
| 7 wickets | 1999 World Cup | Leeds | Jun 19, 1999 | WI 194/3, NZ 187 |
T20I Cricket: Biggest Margins
| Margin | Match | Venue | Date | Key Detail |
| 119 runs | 3rd T20I, 2018 | Eden Park, Auckland | Mar 15, 2018 | NZ 243/5, WI 124 [highest] |
| 9 wickets | 5th T20I, 2025/26 | University Oval, Dunedin | Nov 12, 2025 | NZ 141/2 (15.4 ov) |
| 8 wickets | 5th T20I, 2025/26 | University Oval, Dunedin | Nov 12, 2025 | Same match |
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Player Records: All-Time Leaders in West Indies vs New Zealand Rivalry
In the West Indies cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team timeline, Brian Lara holds the ODI runs record (1,068, avg 50.85); Chris Gayle has 1,026 ODI runs; Devon Conway leads all-format runs (911); and Richard Hadlee has 431 Test wickets (career); Tim Southee leads T20I wickets (21).
Most Runs (All Formats Combined)
| Player | Team | Format | Runs | Matches | Average | Best Score | Period |
| Brian Lara | West Indies | ODI | 1,068 [highest] | 28 | 50.85 | 146* | 1992-2007 |
| Chris Gayle | West Indies | ODI | 1,026 | 30 | 39.46 | 135 | 2001-2016 |
| Devon Conway | New Zealand | All | 911 [highest] | 24 | 42.38 | 200* | 2021-2025 |
| Tom Latham | New Zealand | All | 602 | 22 | 34.55 | 121 | 2015-2025 |
| Shai Hope | West Indies | All | 600 | 21 | 35.29 | 146* | 2015-2025 |
| Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand | All | 548 | 19 | 36.53 | 121 | 2019-2025 |
| Martin Guptill | New Zealand | ODI | 524 | 18 | 34.93 | 215* | 2009-2015 |
| Gordon Greenidge | West Indies | Test | 512 | 9 | 42.67 | 164 | 1972-1980 |
Most Runs by Format
Test Cricket:
- West Indies: Gordon Greenidge (512 runs, 9 matches, avg 42.67)
- New Zealand: Stephen Fleming (487 runs, 11 matches, avg 38.42)
ODI Cricket:
- West Indies: Brian Lara (1,068 runs, 28 matches, avg 50.85) [highest]
- New Zealand: Martin Guptill (524 runs, 18 matches, avg 34.93)
T20I Cricket:
- West Indies: Andre Fletcher (308 runs, 17 matches, avg 23.69)
- New Zealand: Glenn Phillips (337 runs, 18 matches, avg 26.69)
Most Wickets (All Formats Combined)
| Player | Team | Format | Wickets | Matches | Average | Best Figures | Period |
| Richard Hadlee | New Zealand | Test | 431 [career] | 86 | 22.29 | 9/52 | 1973-1990 |
| Tim Southee | New Zealand | T20I | 21 [highest] | 19 | 18.47 | 4/19 | 2008-2024 |
| Trent Boult | New Zealand | All | 89 | 34 | 23.54 | 6/40 | 2011-2025 |
| Sunil Narine | West Indies | T20I | 14 | 17 | 21.36 | 3/12 | 2012-2024 |
| Kemar Roach | West Indies | Test | 42 | 15 | 24.83 | 5/51 | 2008-2025 |
| Jacob Duffy | New Zealand | Test | 23 | 3 | 15.43 | 6/68 | 2025 |
| Chris Harris | New Zealand | ODI | 38 | 28 | 22.89 | 3/20 | 1995-2003 |
Best Bowling Figures (Innings)
| Player | Team | Figures | Match | Venue | Date |
| Richard Hadlee | New Zealand | 9/52 [career best] | vs Australia | Brisbane | 1983 |
| Trent Boult | New Zealand | 6/40 | vs West Indies | 2025 Series | 2025 |
| Kemar Roach | West Indies | 5/51 | vs New Zealand | Wellington | 2025 |
| Jacob Duffy | New Zealand | 6/68 | 2nd Test, 2025 | Wellington | Dec 2025 |
| Tim Southee | New Zealand | 4/19 | vs West Indies | T20I | 2024 |
Highest Individual Scores
| Player | Team | Score | Match | Format | Venue | Date |
| Martin Guptill | New Zealand | 215* [highest ODI] | 2015 World Cup | ODI | Wellington | Mar 21, 2015 |
| Justin Greaves | West Indies | 202 | 3rd Test, 2025/26 | Test | Mount Maunganui | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Devon Conway | New Zealand | 200* | 3rd Test, 2025/26 | Test | Hagley Oval, Dunedin | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Brian Lara | West Indies | 147 | vs New Zealand | Test | University Oval, Dunedin | 2014 |
| Brian Lara | West Indies | 146* | vs New Zealand | ODI | 1992 Series | 1992 |
| Chris Gayle | West Indies | 135 | vs New Zealand | ODI | 2001-2016 | — |
| Colin Munro | New Zealand | 109* | 3rd T20I, 2018 | T20I | Eden Park, Auckland | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Glenn Phillips | New Zealand | 108 | vs West Indies | T20I | 2024 World Cup | Jun 2024 |
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Venue Records: Where West Indies vs New Zealand Matches Are Played
Hagley Oval, Dunedin hosts the most West Indies cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team timeline matches (8 Tests, 6 ODIs, 3 T20Is), with New Zealand winning 6 Tests, 5 ODIs, 2 T20Is. Basin Reserve, Wellington, favours NZ (8 Test wins), while Kensington Oval, Barbados, favours West Indies (3 Test wins).
Hagley Oval, Dunedin (New Zealand)
| Metric | Record |
| Total Matches | 8 Tests, 6 ODIs, 3 T20Is |
| New Zealand Wins | 6 Tests, 5 ODIs, 2 T20Is |
| West Indies Wins | 1 Test, 1 ODI, 1 T20I |
| Largest NZ Win | 323 runs (3rd Test, Dec 2025) [highest] |
| Highest Total | NZ 575/8d (Dec 2025) |
| Key Factor | Green tops, early swing, favours Boult & Southee |
Basin Reserve, Wellington (New Zealand)
| Metric | Record |
| Total Matches | 12 Tests, 8 ODIs, 4 T20Is |
| New Zealand Wins | 8 Tests, 6 ODIs, 3 T20Is |
| West Indies Wins | 2 Tests, 2 ODIs, 1 T20I |
| Drawn | 2 Tests (1971/72, 2008/09) |
| Largest NZ Win | 240 runs (2nd Test, 2017) |
| Key Factor | Seam movement, slower batting (3.8-4.2 runs/over in Tests) |
Eden Park, Auckland (New Zealand)
| Metric | Record |
| Total Matches | 10 Tests, 7 ODIs, 8 T20Is |
| Historic Moment | NZ’s first-ever Test win (190 runs, 1956) |
| Highest T20I Total | NZ 243/5 (2018) |
| Highest T20I Score | NZ 207/5 (2025, Phillips 82) |
| Key Factor | Short boundaries, high-scoring T20Is, turn patches in Tests |
Kensington Oval, Barbados (West Indies)
| Metric | Record |
| Total Matches | 4 Tests, 5 ODIs |
| West Indies Wins | 3 Tests, 3 ODIs |
| New Zealand Wins | 1 Test, 2 ODIs |
| 2026 Series Venue | 4th & 5th ODIs (Jul 19-21, 2026) |
| Key Factor | Fast, true bounce, favours stroke players (Gayle, Hope) |
Guyana National Stadium, Providence (West Indies)
| Metric | Record |
| 2026 Series Venue | 1st, 2nd, 3rd ODIs (Jul 11-16, 2026) |
| Note | Split to Barbados due to logistics |
| Key Factor | Slow, turn-friendly, suits spinners (Narine, Santner) |
Key Players Through Eras: West Indies vs New Zealand Legends
The West Indies cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team timeline features Clive Lloyd (1950s-60s WI), Richard Hadlee (1970s-80s NZ, 431 Test wickets), Brian Lara (1990s-2000s WI, 1,068 ODI runs), and Kane Williamson (2010s-2020s NZ, 78% home win rate).
1950s-1960s: The West Indies Foundation
| Player | Team | Role | Key Contribution |
| Gordon Greenidge | West Indies | Opener | 512 Test runs vs NZ (avg 42.67) |
| Clive Lloyd | West Indies | Captain/Batsman | Led WI to 4 World Cup wins (1975, 1979 vs NZ) |
| Larry Rowe | West Indies | Batsman | 7 Tests vs NZ (1972-1980), 4 fifties |
1970s-1980s: The Pace Quartet Era
| Player | Team | Role | Key Contribution |
| Richard Hadlee | New Zealand | Fast Bowler | 431 Test wickets (career), 19 vs WI in 1979 alone [highest] |
| Viv Richards | West Indies | Batsman/Captain | Dominated NZ in 1970s-80s, 4 World Cup wins |
| Andy Roberts | West Indies | Fast Bowler | Spearheaded WI pace attack, 5/51 vs NZ (1979) |
| Martin Crowe | New Zealand | Batsman | 229 at Auckland (1986/87), best vs WI |
1990s-2000s: The Transition Era
| Player | Team | Role | Key Contribution |
| Brian Lara | West Indies | Batsman | 1,068 ODI runs vs NZ (avg 50.85), 146* [highest] |
| Stephen Fleming | New Zealand | Captain/Batsman | 487 Test runs vs NZ (avg 38.42), led NZ to 2-0 sweep (1999/00) |
| Chris Gayle | West Indies | Opener | 1,026 ODI runs vs NZ (avg 39.46), 135 |
| Scott Styris | New Zealand | Batsman/Mid-order | Crucial partnerships vs WI, 50+ in 1999/00 series |
2010s-2020s: The Blackcaps Dominance
| Player | Team | Role | Key Contribution |
| Kane Williamson | New Zealand | Captain/Batsman | 78% home win rate vs WI, tactical mastermind (2016-present) |
| Trent Boult | New Zealand | Fast Bowler | 89 wickets vs WI (all formats), 6/40 (2025) |
| Tim Southee | New Zealand | Fast Bowler | 21 T20I wickets vs WI, 4/19 (2024) [highest] |
| Devon Conway | New Zealand | Opener | 911 runs (all formats), 200* (Dec 2025) [highest] |
| Rachin Ravindra | New Zealand | Batsman | 3 fifties vs WI since 2023, 121 (Dec 2025) |
| Shai Hope | West Indies | Opener/Captain | 600 runs (all formats), 4 fifties vs NZ since 2018 |
| Nicholas Pooran | West Indies | T20I Specialist | 68* (42 balls) in 2025 T20I, 308 T20I runs vs NZ |
Series Results By Decade: Power Shift in West Indies vs New Zealand
In the West Indies cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team timeline, New Zealand’s Test win rate grew from 16.7% (1950s) to 80% (2020s). West Indies ODI win rate dropped from 77.8% (1970s-80s) to 12.5% (2020s).
Test Cricket: Decade-by-Decade
| Decade | Matches | WI Wins | NZ Wins | Drawn | NZ Win Rate |
| 1950s | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 1960s-1970s | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 12.5% |
| 1980s | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 14.3% |
| 1990s | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 42.9% |
| 2000s | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 44.4% |
| 2010s | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 57.1% |
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 80.0% [highest] |
Key Trend: New Zealand’s Test win rate increased 5x from the 1950s (16.7%) to the 2020s (80%).
ODI Cricket: Decade-by-Decade
| Decade | Matches | WI Wins | NZ Wins | Tied/NR | WI Win Rate |
| 1970s-1980s | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 77.8% [highest] |
| 1990s | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 41.7% |
| 2000s | 14 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 35.7% |
| 2010s | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 36.4% |
| 2020s | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 12.5% [lowest] |
Key Trend: West Indies’ ODI dominance collapsed from 77.8% (1970s-80s) to 12.5% (2020s).
Upcoming 2026 Series: West Indies vs New Zealand at Home
The next West Indies cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team timeline event is 5 ODIs in West Indies, July 11-21, 2026. First three at Guyana National Stadium, final two at Kensington Oval, Barbados. Winner takes 5th place in ICC ODI rankings (both teams tied at 86 points).
2026 ODI Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue | Location | Time (Local) |
| 1st ODI | July 11, 2026 | Guyana National Stadium | Guyana | 2:00 PM |
| 2nd ODI | July 13, 2026 | Guyana National Stadium | Guyana | 2:00 PM |
| 3rd ODI | July 16, 2026 | Guyana National Stadium | Guyana | 2:00 PM |
| 4th ODI | July 19, 2026 | Kensington Oval | Barbados | 2:00 PM |
| 5th ODI | July 21, 2026 | Kensington Oval | Barbados | 2:00 PM |
Critical Factor: West Indies must score 50+ runs in the first 15 overs or face collapse (like 2025: 38/1 in 6.3 ov, T20I).
Most Likely Outcome: NZ 3-2 WI (based on recent dominance: 2025 3-0 ODI, 2025 2-0 Test).
Frequently Asked Questions
When did West Indies and New Zealand first play each other?
A: February 8-12, 1952, at Christchurch, New Zealand. West Indies won by 5 wickets in the inaugural Test match.
Who leads the head-to-head record?
A: Across 117 matches, New Zealand leads overall (49 wins vs 42). New Zealand wins Tests 17-12, leads T20Is 12-6, but West Indies leads ODIs 24-20.
How many Test matches have they played?
A: 49 Test matches since 1952. New Zealand: 17 wins, West Indies: 12 wins, 20 drawn (40.8% draw rate).
Who has the most wickets?
A: Richard Hadlee (New Zealand, 431 Test wickets career), Tim Southee (New Zealand, 21 T20I wickets), Trent Boult (New Zealand, 89 all-format wickets).
What’s the biggest victory margin?
A: New Zealand by 323 runs (3rd Test, Dec 2025, Hagley Oval). In ODIs: New Zealand by 209 runs (2015 World Cup, Guptill 215*). In T20Is: New Zealand by 119 runs (2018).
When is the next series?
A: 5 ODIs in West Indies, July 11-21, 2026. First three at Guyana National Stadium, final two at Kensington Oval, Barbados.
Why does New Zealand dominate at home?
A: New Zealand’s home conditions favour swing and seam bowling (Hagley Oval, Basin Reserve). Bowlers like Boult and Southee exploit these, while West Indies batsmen struggle against the moving ball. NZ won 8 of the last 10 home series.
What’s the highest individual score?
A: Martin Guptill (New Zealand, 215* in 2015 World Cup, ODI), Justin Greaves (West Indies, 202 in 3rd Test, Dec 2025), Devon Conway (New Zealand, 200* in 3rd Test, Dec 2025).
How many Test matches are drawn?
A: 20 of 49 Tests (40.8%) are drawn-nearly double the global average (22%). This reflects the West Indies’ inability to force results and NZ’s defensive batting.
