New Zealand vs West Indies, 1st T20I Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch
The first T20I of the five-match series between New Zealand and West Indies will take place in Auckland, with both teams preparing for the Men's T20 World Cup 2026. New Zealand will be without their regular wicket-keeper Tim Seifert, who suffered a fracture to his right index finger after being hit while batting for Northern Districts in the Ford Trophy. Canterbury's Mitch Hay has been called up to replace him.
Kyle Jamieson and Ish Sodhi have returned to the New Zealand squad for the series, while Kane Williamson was not considered for selection following his retirement from the shortest format.
West Indies will look to build on their recent T20I series victory against Bangladesh.
Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, November 05
- Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
- Start Time: 11:45 AM IST
The hosts will be without their first-choice wicket-keeper Tim Seifert in the series opener.
Kyle Jamieson and Ish Sodhi have returned to the New Zealand side for the series, while Kane Williamson wasn't considered for selection due to his retirement from the shortest format.
West Indies, meanwhile, will be keen to build on their T20I series win against Bangladesh recently.
Author's summary: New Zealand faces West Indies in the first T20I without Seifert, as both teams gear up for the 2026 World Cup with key player changes and recent form in focus.