Dive into the exciting world of New Zealand vs West Indies cricket. Get the latest updates, match analysis, and key player performances from this iconic showdown.
New Zealand vs West Indies: A Clash of Cricket Titans
New Zealand has officially sealed a dominant 2-0 Test series victory over the West Indies, concluding their home summer series with a massive 323-run win in the third Test at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.
The victory, finalized on December 22, 2025, has propelled the Black Caps to the second spot in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings, significantly boosting their chances for the final at Lord’s.
Match Summary: Third Test at Bay Oval
New Zealand controlled the game from day one, led by historic batting performances and a record-breaking bowling effort.
| Inning | Score | Top Performers |
| NZ (1st) | 575/8 dec | Devon Conway (227), Tom Latham (137) |
| WI (1st) | 420 | Kavem Hodge (123*), Jacob Duffy (4/86) |
| NZ (2nd) | 306/2 dec | Tom Latham (101), Devon Conway (100) |
| WI (2nd) | 138 | Brandon King (67), Jacob Duffy (5/42) |
Result: New Zealand won by 323 runs.
Player of the Match: Devon Conway
Player of the Series: Jacob Duffy
New Zealand vs West Indies: Key Highlights and Records
The “Conway-Latham” Mastery
The opening pair of Devon Conway and Tom Latham entered the record books by becoming the first opening duo in Test history to score centuries in both innings of a match.
- Devon Conway became the first New Zealander (and 10th player overall) to score a double-century and a century in the same Test.
- The pair also set a WTC-record opening stand of 323 runs in the first innings.
Jacob Duffy Breaks Sir Richard Hadlee’s Record
Pace bowler Jacob Duffy had a monumental series, finishing with 23 wickets at an average of 15.4. During the final Test, he surpassed Sir Richard Hadlee’s long-standing New Zealand record for the most Test wickets in a calendar year, reaching 81 wickets for 2025.
West Indies Resistance Falls Short
Despite a spirited first-innings fight led by Kavem Hodge (123)* and Brandon King, the West Indies collapsed on the final day. Starting Day 5 at 43/0, they lost five wickets for just 11 runs in a devastating morning session, eventually being bundled out for 138.
New Zealand vs West Indies: World Test Championship Standings (Dec 2025)
Following the 2-0 sweep, the updated WTC points table reflects New Zealand’s surge:
- Australia (100% PCT)
- New Zealand (77.78% PCT)
- South Africa (75% PCT)
- Sri Lanka (66.67% PCT)
What’s Next?
With the home Test season successfully concluded, the Black Caps will now shift focus to their upcoming white-ball tour of India in January 2026.
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