Black Caps v West Indies Tests 2025

The story so far

The West Indies toured New Zealand for a three-test series, opening at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, where Kane Williamson returned to the Black Caps squad while Glenn Phillips and Kyle Jamieson were injured.^{24 Nov 2025; 2, 18 Dec 2025} In the first test, Jacob Duffy's five wickets gave New Zealand a first-innings lead, and centuries from Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra built a large total.^{3, 4 Dec 2025} The West Indies still drew the match, reaching 457 for six in pursuit of 531, helped by a double-century from Justin Greaves.^{6 Dec 2025} For the second test in Wellington, Michael Rae and Kristian Clarke joined the squad after several players were ruled out. New Zealand bowled the West Indies out for 205 on the first day, then won by nine wickets to lead 1-0.^{7, 10, 11 Dec 2025} The third test at Bay Oval ended in a 323-run New Zealand win, completing a 2-0 series victory.^{18, 21 Dec 2025}

Latest

New Zealand won the third test by 323 runs at Bay Oval, completing a 2-0 series win over the West Indies.^{21 Dec 2025}

Key moments

1. 24 Nov 2025Kane Williamson rejoins Black Caps squad; Phillips and Jamieson unavailable through injury.
2. 3 Dec 2025Jacob Duffy takes five wickets as West Indies are bowled out for 167.
3. 4 Dec 2025Latham and Ravindra centuries put the Black Caps 481 runs ahead.
4. 6 Dec 2025West Indies hold on for a draw, reaching 457-6 chasing 531.
5. 7 Dec 2025Rae and Clarke called up after Henry, Smith and Santner are ruled out.
6. 10 Dec 2025West Indies dismissed for 205; Blair Tickner leaves field with shoulder injury.
7. 11 Dec 2025Black Caps win second test by nine wickets, taking 1-0 series lead.
8. 21 Dec 2025Black Caps win third test by 323 runs, sealing 2-0 series victory.

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