New Zealand vs West Indies 1st T20I Highlights
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner played an unbeaten half-century, but the team fell short by seven runs against West Indies in the T20I series opener in Auckland.
Match Summary
Chasing 165 for victory, New Zealand struggled after a top-order collapse and were 108/9. Santner then formed an unbeaten 50-run partnership with Jacob Duffy, bringing the hosts close to the target. Despite this effort, West Indies restricted New Zealand to 157/9, with Santner finishing unbeaten on 55 from 28 balls.
“West Indies managed to restrict them to 157/9, with Santner unbeaten on 55 off 28 balls.”
West Indies Innings
West Indies captain Shai Hope was the top scorer with 53 runs from 39 balls. Batting first on a two-paced and unpredictable pitch, West Indies posted 164/6 despite losing the toss.
“Captain Shai Hope top-scored with 53 from 39 balls as the West Indies made 164-6 after losing the toss and batting first.”
Teams
- New Zealand XI: Tim Robinson, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy
- West Indies XI: Shai Hope (c), Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Roston Chase, Ackeem Auguste, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales
Significance
This victory marks West Indies' first regulation-time win in T20Is against New Zealand on New Zealand soil, putting them ahead in the five-match series.
“It’s the West Indies’ first win in regulation time in T20Is in New Zealand against the Kiwis, and one that puts them ahead in this five-match series.”
Author’s summary: Mitchell Santner’s resilient innings went in vain as West Indies secured their first T20I win on New Zealand soil, leading the series by seven runs in the opener.
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