The series decider is set to take place in the third Test at Mount Maunganui’s Bay Oval New Zealand and west indiesthe home team led 1-0 after a tough draw in the opener and won the second Test match in Wellington by nine wickets.

New Zealand’s impromptu attack by Jacob DuffyWith a match winning rate of 5/38, West Indies were bowled out for 128 runs in the second innings while Devin Conway and Kane Williamson The race featured a moderate chase, highlighting the Kiwis’ dominance in favorable conditions. West Indies, captained by Roston Chasenevertheless, still faltering Shay Hoperesistance, now desperate to even the series and salvage pride ahead of the game 2027 World Test Championship Qualifiers.​

Tom LathamNew Zealand, with the support of Conway and Williamson, Rachin Ravindraand spinner ajaz patel and Michael Bracewella clean sweep, while West Indies relied on Hope, Chase and Seamus Kema Roach, Jayden Sears Tauranga pulled off a rare upset with their first Test win in New Zealand since 1995.

Third test of Mount Maunganui weather forecast

first day

The first day provided ideal conditions for the start of the entire sports day, with temperatures of a pleasant 22°C, a low of 14°C and a risk of rainfall of only 25%, meaning minimal disruption, but a 19km/h westerly wind was enough to aid the swing and make the first session a tricky one for the opener. With a true feel of 22° and a good sun window, the ball should seam in the first hour before flattening out, encouraging captains to bat first, while bowlers will still be interested if they hit the deck hard.​

the next day

Day 2 temperatures remained around 22°C, with nighttime temperatures slightly higher at 16°C and precipitation of just 7%, suggesting play would not be interrupted and the skies would lighten later in the day, which would speed up drying and keep the surface conducive to batting. Steady westerly winds again help slide the cordon, but with moderate UV rays the pitch should be warm enough to accelerate runs and score points as the ball softens.

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The third day

Day 3 saw temperatures drop slightly to 21°C/11°C, but with extreme UV (index 11) and slightly stronger westerly winds of 22km/h, effectively turning it into a classic moving day, when the cracks start to open and the reverse swing may come into play. For the regulars, batting is still rewarding, but a new spell with the old ball could produce a wicket-taking explosion.

Day 4

Temperatures on Day 4 were once again hovering around 22°C/10°C with just 3% rainfall and breezy afternoons so any deterioration would be pitch driven rather than weather induced, perfect for spinners hunting outside right-handed stumps. Limited sunlight and moderate UV rays mean the surface is unlikely to crack dramatically, but variable bounce could creep in and make fourth stroke play dangerous.

fifth day

Day 5 is expected to be 21°C with a relatively warm night of 17°C, mostly cloudy and the weather will remain comfortable but slightly humid as the finish line approaches. With a rain risk of only around 9% and light winds of 17km/h, a full day’s racing should be possible, with a real chance of a day five result if either side is forced to follow through or chase a tricky total on an aging surface that offers plenty of spin and disciplined seams.

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