New Zealand v West Indies 1st Test – 02/12/2020

New Zealand v West Indies 1st Test Preview – Betting Tips, Latest Odds, Predictions – 02/12/2020

New Zealand and the West Indies go head-to-head in the first of two Test matches. The home side secured victory in the T20I series and will now look to follow up in this format.

Discover our free cricket tips and predictions for this fixture.

New Zealand v West Indies 1st Test – Match Preview

New Zealand will be looking to add more Test success on home soil in these two matches.

They secured an impressive series win over India at the start of the year and will be keen to follow up against West Indies with more Test Championship points up for grabs.

Where: Seddon Park, Hamilton

When: Wednesday, 02 December 2020

Start time: 03:30 IST next day (22:00 GMT)

Pitch conditions: The pitch at Seddon Park is known for being a decent surface for batting. Kane Williamson holds the highest score at this ground with his unbeaten 200 against Bangladesh in 2019.

Weather conditions: It is set to be a sunny day throughout this first Test match. There is no chance of rain and there shouldn’t be any cloud cover. Temperatures are likely to stay around 19 degrees.

Watching New Zealand v West Indies From India

This Test match series between New Zealand and West Indies can be viewed by bet365 customers.

The live streaming service they offer means you can watch free from India as long as you have registered.

Here are some key points to consider before watching live cricket streams online:

• You will need a funded and active account
• Be sure to check there are no geographical restrictions in your area
• You don’t have to bet on the game to be able to watch it
• Live streams will usually start just before the first ball is bowled

New Zealand v West Indies 1st Test – Latest Odds

Hosts New Zealand are made short favourites to win this one. They can be backed at 1.37 with 10CRIC.

West Indies are priced at 7.0 with the same betting site. The draw is available at 5.25.

New Zealand v West Indies 1st Test – Squad News

BJ Watling is now a doubt for this first clash after picking up a hamstring injury.

Spinner Ajaz Patel has already been ruled out of the first clash with a calf problem and will hav to be assessed ahead of the second Test.

Colin de Grandhomme also misses the series with a foot injury.

All-rounder Daryl Mitchell has been called up to replace de Grandhomme’s, while Mitchell Santner will cover for Patel.

Trent Boult and Kane Williamson should both feature after being rested for the T20I series.

Meanwhile, uncapped Central Districts batsman Will Young continues to chalk up the runs and might get a debut call.

West Indies trio Andre Russell, Lendl Simmons and Evin Lewis have all decided against the tour due to concerns with the Covid-19 pandemic.

The visitors have also dropped Shai Hope for these Test matches.

Shimron Hetmyer and Darren Bravo have both earned recalls, while Rahkeem Cornwall retains his place.

New Zealand v West Indies – Squads

West Indies Test Reserves: Nkrumah Bonner, Joshua DaSilva, Preston McSween, Shayne Moseley, Raymon Reifer, Jayden Seales.

New Zealand v West Indies 1st Test – Betting Tips and Predictions

It is hard to look past New Zealand for this 1st Test match after their victory in the preceding T20I series.

They also head into more home Test action after putting India to the sword back in February.

While their price to win the match isn’t that appealing, there are plenty of other markets to look at.

Back Latham to outscore Williamson for the Black Caps

Tom Latham was in decent nick against India and has a good record at Hamilton for New Zealand.

He hit 105 in the drawn Test with England at this venue in 2019 and an impressive 161 against Bangladesh before that.

It could be worth backing him at odds against to bag more runs in this match than skipper Kane Williamson at 2.1 with 22Bet.

He can also be backed at 4.0 with the same betting site to be the top first innings batsman.

Shamarh Brooks is the Value Pick

There was a lot to like about Shamarh Brooks in summer Test matches in England.

His knocks of 68 and 62 in the second Test at Old Trafford particularly caught the eye. He can once again be a steadying influence in the West Indies order.

Should the visitors lose early wickets, he’ll be poised to take advantage.

His price of 7.0 with bet365 to be his team’s top first innings batsman looks far too big.

Jamieson to Continue Black Caps Progress

Kyle Jamieson continues to impress since he burst into the Black Caps line-up.

The 25-year-old was a big threat against India earlier in the year and picked up four wickets in the first Test and a five-for in the second.

The pitch at Seddon Park might become hard work for the bowlers, so Jamieson’s extra height and pace could just give him an edge over his team-mates.

He can be backed at 4.5 with 22Bet to be New Zealand’s top first innings bowler.

Make sure to see our round-up of the best bets and predictions for this fixture.