New Zealand tour of West Indies 2026/27

New Zealand tour of West Indies is not a formal, standalone competition with a founding date, governing body, or fixed pyramid status. It is a series of bilateral cricket fixtures negotiated directly between Cricket West Indies and New Zealand Cricket. These tours vary in structure, typically comprising Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), with the number of matches determined by bilateral agreement rather than a fixed league format. The 2025/26 tour included 3 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 5 T20Is. Test matches often count towards the ICC World Test Championship, but the tour itself is not a tournament. There is no permanent trophy associated with the rivalry, distinguishing it from series like the Ashes or the Frank Worrell Trophy. The first Test match between the two nations was played in 1976–77. Notable matches include the 2015 World Cup Quarter-Final, where Martin Guptill scored 237*, and the 2005/06 T20I series decided by a bowl-out. The rivalry is characterized by its ad-hoc scheduling and lack of a permanent structural identity compared to domestic leagues or ICC tournaments.