Overview
- New Zealand named a 14-player group for the five-match home series starting November 5 at Eden Park, with uncapped all-rounder Nathan Smith included.
- Pacer Matt Henry was given a planned rest, while Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Glenn Phillips and Ben Sears were ruled out injured.
- West Indies confirmed a 15-man squad led by Shai Hope, bringing back Matthew Forde and adding Shamar Springer to bolster seam options.
- Left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie was left out to address a technical issue with his action, with targeted work arranged through Royals Sports Group.
- Coach Rob Walter said the fixtures are New Zealand’s final T20Is before he names a preliminary squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup.