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🔴 New Zealand vs West Indies Live | NZ vs WI 3RD Test 2025 | Live Score & Commentary 3rd Test Preview | New Zealand vs West Indies | Mount Maunganui | December 18-22, 2025 West Indies face a crucial challenge as they aim to level the series against New Zealand in the 3rd Test at Mount Maunganui. After two losses, the visitors are making a key change by bringing in Alick Athanaze to strengthen their batting, replacing the injured Ojay Shields. With Roston Chase leading from the front, West Indies hope to post 300+ in the first innings and challenge the dominant Kiwis. New Zealand welcome Tom Blundell back after a hamstring injury, while spin options like Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, and Rachin Ravindra could be vital against the visitors’ fragile batting lineup. The Bay Oval pitch traditionally offers early seam movement and gradual turn as the Test progresses, making batting tricky in the initial sessions. Weather could play a factor with rain possible on days two and three. In the Spotlight: Ajaz Patel: Returning to home Test cricket, aiming to make an impact with his left-arm spin. Kavem Hodge: West Indies’ hope in the middle order, needing a big innings to stabilize the batting. Series Context: West Indies have not won a Test in New Zealand for over 30 years. Kemar Roach is seven wickets away from reaching 300 Test wickets. The visitors are looking to bounce back after a series of poor batting performances. Pitch & Conditions: Early seam movement, flatting out mid-match, slow turn later. Chasing becomes harder as the Test progresses due to pitch wear. Rain could disrupt play on days two and three. This Test could be crucial for both sides, with New Zealand looking to seal the series 2-0 and West Indies desperate to rewrite history. Don’t miss our full coverage, insights, and fantasy tips for the Mount Maunganui clash! Team Changes New Zealand: Blair Tickner (out with a shoulder injury) is replaced by Ajaz Patel. Tom Blundell replaces Mitch Hay. West Indies: Ojay Shields is out with an injury and he is replaced by Alick Athanaze. West Indies Playing XI: John Campbell, Brandon King, Kavem Hodge, Shai Hope, Alick Athanaze, Roston Chase (c), Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach (wk), Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales New Zealand Playing XI: Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Glenn Phillips, Zak Foulkes, Jacob Duffy, Michael Rae, Ajaz Patel Hashtags: #NZvsWI #3rdTest #MountMaunganui #NewZealandCricket #WestIndiesCricket #TestCricket #WTC2025 #CricketPreview #AjazPatel #KavemHodge #RostonChase #BayOval #CricketNews #CricketUpdates #LiveCricket #CricketFans #TestSeries #CricketHighlights #CricketLovers #WestIndies #NewZealand