NZ vs WI Highlights, 1st T20I
Santner’s Fifty in Vain as West Indies Wins by Seven Runs
Get the score updates, ball-by-ball commentary, and highlights from the first T20I between New Zealand and West Indies, held at Eden Park in Auckland on November 5.
West Indies’ Roston Chase celebrates the wicket of New Zealand’s Mark Chapman.
Match Details
The match took place at Eden Park, Auckland. New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Teams
- New Zealand: Tim Robinson, Devon Conway (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy.
- West Indies: Shai Hope (wk) (c), Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Roston Chase, Ackeem Auguste, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales.
Background and Context
New Zealand and West Indies began a five-match T20 International series at Eden Park. The Kiwis have faced setbacks, losing two home series recently due to rain disruptions—against Australia and England. They aim to improve their record under the captaincy of Mitchell Santner.
West Indies comes into the series on a high, having swept Bangladesh 3-0 in their latest away T20I series. They look to maintain their momentum throughout the multi-format New Zealand tour, which also includes three One-Day Internationals and three Test matches.
"New Zealand will look to turn their fortunes around under the leadership of all-rounder Mitchell Santner."
"The Windies swept Bangladesh 3-0 away in their most recent T20I series and will want to carry the winning momentum into the multi-format tour of New Zealand."
Author’s summary: New Zealand aims to bounce back after recent losses, but West Indies’ strong form continues as they claimed a close seven-run victory in the first T20I at Eden Park.