NZ vs WI 2nd T20I Playing 11: Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand will square off against Shai Hope-led West Indies in the 2nd T20I match on November 06 at Eden Park, Auckland.

New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl first. West Indies secured a thrilling 7-run victory against New Zealand in the 1st T20I and will be aiming to replicate the success to secure an unassailable lead in the series.

On the other hand, New Zealand will be aiming to secure a win to get back in the competition. The Black Caps have been dealt with major blow with Tim Seifert ruled out of the series due to injury.

Blackcaps have an advantage in the T20I format with 11 wins out of 21 games, while West Indies have 8 wins and 2 games ended with no result.

In the men’s T20 World Cup, the West Indies have the edge, having won two of their three encounters.

With the Men’s T20 World Cup in 2026 near, both sides will be aiming to work on their combinations ahead of the marquee tournament.

Both sides have met on 49 occasions in tests where New Zealand has won on 17 occasions, while West Indies has won on 13 occasions, and 19 games ended in a draw.

In ODIs, New Zealand and West Indies have nearly equal records, with the latter having 31 wins while the Blackcaps have 30 wins in the 68 occasions they have met. Meanwhile, seven games ended with no result.

NZ vs WI 2nd T20I Playing 11

New Zealand Playing 11: Tim Robinson, Devon Conway(w), Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy

West Indies Playing 11: Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope(w/c), Roston Chase, Ackeem Auguste, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales