New Zealand vs West Indies Preview & Prediction | First Test

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Hosts New Zealand dominated West Indies in the white ball leg of this multi-format tour and will hope to do the same here as the red ball cricket gets underway.

Date/time:

Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand

Weather: Rain could affect days one and two but should be completely dry from then on with some extended patches of sunshine.

How to watch: UK – TNT Sports / USA – Willow TV

New Zealand vs West Indies prediction

Whilst a change of format, pace and strategy could hugely benefit West Indies, the downward momentum sustained by such a disappointing white ball leg of this tour can’t be ignored and it will be very hard for the tourists to turn things around against a New Zealand side looking to put on a show for the home crowd in Christchurch.

The Black Caps’ batting line-up looks significantly stronger and capable of more runs across two innings than West Indies, who do boast an underrated pace bowling line-up. Unfortunately for the Windies fans though, backing up those bowlers with two innings of good batting may well prove illusive and backing New Zealand on home turf looks the move to make.

New Zealand vs West Indies tip: New Zealand to win