9 months ago
Williamson Returns as NZ Faces West Indies in 2025 Test
Kane Williamson is back playing Test cricket for New Zealand after a year away.
He's really good at batting, especially against the West Indies.
The West Indies team wants to win their first Test in New Zealand since 1995.
They lost their last two Test series against Australia and India.
The match starts in Christchurch, where the pitch looks green and might help bowlers first.
New Zealand's captain, Tom Latham, hopes his team can quickly get used to playing Test cricket again.
The West Indies captain, Roston Chase, says they need to be patient to stop Williamson from scoring lots of runs.
Zak Foulkes, a New Zealand all-rounder, is excited to play his first home Test in front of friends and family at Hagley Oval, where he has watched many Tests before.
Kane Williamson returns to Test cricket for New Zealand after a year, boosting the team's morale.
New Zealand faces the West Indies in the first Test of the 2025-27 WTC cycle in Christchurch.
Williamson has a strong record against the West Indies, averaging 72.57 at home and 51.33 away.
The West Indies aim to end a 30-year win drought in New Zealand, with captain Roston Chase emphasizing patience.
New Zealand's last Test was in December 2023, while the West Indies recently lost series to Australia and India.
- Who
- New Zealand and West Indies cricket teams
- What
- First Test match of the 2025-27 WTC cycle
- Where
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- When
- Begins December 2, 2025
- Why
- Part of the World Test Championship cycle and to determine the stronger team
New Zealand
West Indies
Team Form
New Zealand
New Zealand has recently won both the T20I and ODI series against the West Indies, showing strong form.
West Indies
The West Indies have lost their last two Test series against Australia and India, indicating a struggle in recent matches.
Player Performance
New Zealand
Kane Williamson has a strong record against the West Indies, averaging 72.57 at home and 51.33 away.
West Indies
The West Indies aim to end a 30-year win drought in New Zealand, with captain Roston Chase emphasizing patience.
Key facts
- Player
- Kane Williamson
- Team
- New Zealand
- Opponent
- West Indies
- Venue
- Christchurch
- Last NZ Test
- December 2023
- Williamson's Average vs WI
- 72.57 (home), 51.33 (away)
- West Indies' Last Win in NZ
- 1995
- WTC Cycle
- 2025-27
- All-Rounder
- Zak Foulkes
- Foulkes' Test Debut
- 9 for 75 against Zimbabwe
- Series Schedule
- Two-Test series starting December 2, 2025
Timeline
Kane Williamson's injury healed, allowing him to return to the New Zealand Test squad.
Kane Williamson's injury healed, allowing him to return to the New Zealand Test squad.
Kane Williamson's recovery from injury allowed him to return to the New Zealand Test squad.
Kane Williamson returns to Test cricket for New Zealand after a year's absence, boosting the team's morale ahead of their match against the West Indies in Christchurch.
Quotes
Zak Foulkes
New Zealand allrounder
“Yeah, a few friends and family coming down tomorrow, which will be cool. Yeah, obviously first Test match out in front of them, which will be really cool. A really special moment for me and my family. Obviously watched a lot of Test cricket out on this venue. Yeah, being on the other side of the road this time would be very cool, very rewarding.”
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“Yeah, I think we're in a great space. Obviously when everyone is available there's not too many spots up for grabs. It sort of fits itself, almost. Yeah, but I guess being fast bowlers, we know there's going to be injuries. So we have to build that depth and I think we're in a good spot at the moment as New Zealand cricket.”
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Sources
All-Rounder Zak Foulkes Looks Forward To Meaningful Homecoming At Hagley Oval During NZ vs WI Tests
New Zealand Vs West Indies 1st Test LIVE Score: Follow Scorecard And Match Action From Christchurch
New Zealand vs West Indies Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch The 1st Test Match Live In India?
New Zealand Vs West Indies 1st Test Live Streaming: When and where to watch NZ vs WI match?
NZ vs WI 2025: Williamson’s return boosts morale as Kiwis gear up for 2025-27 WTC cycle
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