West Indies vs New Zealand 3rd Test, Mount Maunganui 2025: Day 2 Report

The second day of the third Test between the West Indies and New Zealand (2025-26) at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui just wrapped up. New Zealand piled up a massive score in their first innings, leaving the West Indies trailing by a huge 465 runs as they started their turn at bat. This match matters a lot because it’s part of the ICC World Test Championship, and both teams really want those points.

New Zealand’s Big First Innings

New Zealand won the coin toss and chose to bat first – turned out to be a great call. Their top batters got them off to a great start, with Captain Tom Latham really holding things down. He scored a solid 137 runs off 246 balls, with 15 fours and a six, playing it smart for the conditions in Mount Maunganui. His partnership with Devon Conway was something else; Conway smashed 227 runs from 367 balls, hitting 31 fours! That partnership put New Zealand in a super strong spot, making things really hard for the West Indies.

The guys in the middle and lower order kept the runs coming. Kane Williamson chipped in with 31, and Rachin Ravindra was still batting at 72 not out when they declared, showing how much depth the Kiwi batting lineup has. Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips helped out too, with Phillips blasting a quick 29 off 49 balls. New Zealand ended up at 575/8 declared after 155 overs. The West Indies gave up 16 extras.

West Indies Start Trying to Catch Up

Facing such a big score, the West Indies played it safe at first. Openers John Campbell and Brandon King took on the job of steadying the ship. By the end of the day, the West Indies were 110 runs without losing any batsman in 23 overs. John Campbell made 45 off 60 balls, hitting seven fours, while Brandon King got 55 off 78 balls with nine fours. They worked well together, showing the West Indies weren’t giving up easy.

The West Indies were scoring at a rate of 4.78 runs per over at the end of the day, which was pretty controlled against the New Zealand bowlers. Jacob Duffy and Ajaz Patel kept things tight but couldn’t break that opening partnership. The Kiwis will need their bowlers to get some breakthroughs to stay ahead.

How the Bowlers Did

The West Indies bowlers really struggled to hold back the Kiwi batsmen in the first innings. Kemar Roach bowled 19 overs for 63 runs and grabbed one wicket, going at 3.31 runs per over. Jayden Seales bowled 33 overs, taking two wickets for 100 runs, at an economy of 3.03. Justin Greaves and Roston Chase each got a wicket. Anderson Phillip got hit for 154 runs in 29 overs.

For New Zealand, the bowling has been accurate so far, even if they haven’t gotten many wickets on day two. Jacob Duffy, Michael Rae, Ajaz Patel, and Zak Foulkes all bowled good lines and lengths, but the openers took advantage of chances to score.

How the Match Went

New Zealand steadily built their innings on the first day. By the end of the day, they were 334/1 with Devon Conway still batting on 178. Latham and Conway kept the runs coming, going past 400, then 500, before finally declaring at 575/8.

On day two, the West Indies played it cool early on, focusing on building a partnership. John Campbell and Brandon King did pretty well reaching 50 runs in 59 balls, and then 100 in just over 116 balls.

How This Fits into the ICC World Test Championship

This Test match is super important for both teams in the ICC World Test Championship. Australia is leading the table right now, and New Zealand is in fourth place with one win and one draw. The West Indies are at the bottom of the table, but they’re trying hard to make their mark in this match and get some points.

Who Did Well

Devon Conway and Tom Latham were outstanding for New Zealand. For the West Indies, John Campbell and Brandon King batted nicely .

Looking Ahead

To avoid a big loss, the West Indies need to bat deep and get a lot of runs. The New Zealander will try to get wickets and make the West Indies give up.

The West Indies batsmen need to be patient and choose their shots wisely. The pitch at Bay Oval has been good for batting so far. New Zealand needs to place their fielders well and bowl smart to break partnerships and keep the pressure on the West Indies.

In short

New Zealand is in charge of the third Test at Mount Maunganui right now, after making 575/8 in their first innings. The West Indies are 110/0 at the end of day two, which shows they’re tough but also shows how hard it will be to catch up. The match should be exiting as both teams fight for honor and points in the ICC World Test Championship.Every run will be critical

Day three is next, the West Indies need to turn their good start into big partnerships, while New Zealand will be trying to take advantage of any mistakes.

• Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

• Toss: New Zealand, elected to bat first

• Series: West Indies tour of New Zealand

• Competition: ICC World Test Championship

• Season: 2025/26

• Match Number: Test no. 2614

• Hours of Play (Local Time): 11:00 start, Lunch 13:00–13:40, Tea 15:40–16:00, Close 18:00

• Match Days: 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 December 2025 (5-day match)

• Umpires: Alex Wharf (England)

• DRS: Allahuddien Paleker (South Africa)

• TV Umpire: Paul Reiffel (Australia)

• Reserve Umpire: Chris Brown (New Zealand)

• Match Referee: Javagal Srinath (India)