NZ vs WI Highlights, 1st T20I
Get score updates, ball-by-ball commentary, and highlights from the first T20I between New Zealand and West Indies, held at Eden Park, Auckland on November 5.
Match Overview
West Indies’ Roston Chase celebrates after taking the wicket of New Zealand’s Mark Chapman. New Zealand won the toss and elected 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.
Series Context
New Zealand and West Indies face off in a five-match T20 International series beginning at Eden Park. New Zealand aim to bounce back after two rain-affected home series losses against Australia and England, led by all-rounder Mitchell Santner.
The West Indies enter the series with confidence, having recently swept Bangladesh 3-0 away, looking to maintain momentum in their multi-format tour of New Zealand, which also includes three ODIs and three Tests.
"New Zealand have lost two consecutive rain-marred T20I series at home and will look to turn their fortunes around under the leadership of Mitchell Santner."
"The Windies swept Bangladesh 3-0 away and will want to carry the winning momentum into the multi-format tour of New Zealand."
Match Result Summary
Despite Mitchell Santner’s half-century, the West Indies defeated New Zealand by seven runs.
Author's summary: New Zealand's hopes to regain home T20I form fell short as West Indies secured a seven-run victory, continuing their strong away form.