PowettPlay Podcast | New Zealand vs West Indies 3rd Test, 2025 Season Reflection & 2026 Outlook

On this episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and West Indies international cricketer Kieran Powell break down the 3rd Test between New Zealand and the West Indies. Kieran gives an honest assessment of the New Zealand vs West Indies Test series, admitting disappointment that the rubber wasn’t drawn, believing the West Indies had multiple opportunities to change the outcome. He questions the batting approach in the second innings of the final Test, suggesting the mindset may have been too defensive at key moments, allowing the game to slip away. The conversation then widens as Kieran grades the West Indies’ 2025 season, highlighting some very low lows, but also pointing to encouraging signs and individual performances that hint at what the future of West Indies cricket could look like. From selection calls to mindset and consistency, nothing is off limits in this candid review. Looking ahead, Kieran shares what he wants to see in 2026, outlining the standards, clarity, and direction he believes are needed for the West Indies to move forward in Test cricket and across formats. A must-listen episode for fans of West Indies cricket, New Zealand cricket, and those searching for expert Test match analysis, honest player insight, and forward-looking discussion from inside the game. 🎧 Subscribe, rate, and share the PowettPlay Podcast for weekly in-depth cricket conversations and exclusive insights. #PowettPlayPodcast #WestIndiesCricket #WIvNZ #CricketPodcast #CricketTalk #WestIndiesTourOfNewZealand #KieranPowell #CaribbeanCricket #Windies #BlackCaps #CricketAnalysis #TestCricket #3rdTest #WindiesCricket #WestIndies #CricketPreview #Cricket #CricketNews #CricketTalk #CricketFans #WindiesCricketReview #CricketReview #Windies2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices