New Zealand vs West Indies 1st T20I Highlights
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner played an unbeaten half-century, but the Kiwis fell short by seven runs in the opening match of the T20I series against West Indies in Auckland.
Match Summary
Chasing a target of 165, New Zealand struggled early, losing quick wickets and reaching 108 for 9. Santner and Jacob Duffy then formed a crucial unbeaten 50-run partnership that brought the home side closer to victory.
Ultimately, West Indies limited New Zealand to 157 for 9. Santner remained unbeaten on 55 runs off 28 balls.
Batting Highlights
- West Indies captain Shai Hope top-scored with 53 runs from 39 balls.
- West Indies posted 164 for 6 after batting first on a tricky, two-paced pitch.
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
"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: Despite a resilient half-century from Santner, New Zealand could not match West Indies’ total, handing the visitors a historic first T20I win in New Zealand and an early series lead.