New Zealand and West Indies are locked in a tense second Test at the Basin Reserve, with the hosts holding a slim edge after dismissing the visitors for 205 and reaching 24 for no loss by stumps on day one. This match, part of the West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025-26, runs from December 10-14, starting at 11:00 AM local time (3:30 AM IST), and carries huge stakes as New Zealand aim to seal the series following a gritty first-Test draw.
New Zealand desperately need a win to end a rocky home run, having lost their last two Tests at this venue and missing key players like Matt Henry, Nathan Smith, and Tom Blundell due to injuries—leaving them stretched thin. West Indies, buoyed by a fighting first-Test draw, sense an upset chance against a depleted side, aiming to break a long losing streak away and build momentum. A series victory for the Kiwis would solidify home dominance; for the Windies, even a draw boosts young guns ahead of tougher tours
Head-to-Head Across 47 Tests, New Zealand lead with 23 wins to West Indies’ 13, 11 draws. In the last five meetings, New Zealand dominate 4-0 (one draw), including the recent first Test stalemate—highlighting the visitors’ struggles in Kiwi conditions.
WI vs NZ Match Details
- Match: 2nd Test Match
- Teams: West Indies vs New Zealand
- Date: 11 December 2025
- Time: 3:00 AM 10:00 PM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL
- Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington
WI vs NZ Live Streaming Info
The 2nd Test Match between West Indies and New Zealand is scheduled for December 11, 2025. This Basin Reserve, Wellington.
- In India: The match will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network and live streaming will be available on FanCode and Amazon Prime Video (SonyLiv app).
- In New Zealand: The match will be telecast on TVNZ 1 and streamed live on Sky Sport Now.
- In Australia: Telecast is available on Foxtel, Kayo Sports, and Fox Cricket channel (Channel 501) with live streaming on Kayo and Foxtel platforms.
- In Pakistan and other regions, platforms like Tapmad may also provide live streaming options
How to Watch the Match for Free:
To watch the New Zealand vs West Indies 2nd Test match for free, the best option is through TVNZ+ if you are located in New Zealand, as it is streaming the match live and free. If you are outside New Zealand, you can use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to access TVNZ+ by appearing as if you are browsing from New Zealand, thus bypassing geo-restrictions. ExpressVPN is a popular choice for its speed and reliability.
For viewers in the UK, the match will be available on TNT Sports via a subscription, but this is not free.
Live Streaming Info:
The 2nd Test match will be live on Willow TV.
Live Score Info:
Probable Playing XI:
New Zealand: Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay (wk), Glenn Phillips, Zakary Foulkes, Michael Rae, Logan van Beek, Jacob Duffy.
West Indies: John Campbell, Brandon King, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (capt & wk), Roston Chase, Jyd Goolie, Justin Greaves, Gudakesh Motie/Jomel Warrican, Jayden Seales, Kemar Roach, Ojay Shields