NZ vs WI Highlights, 1st T20I: Santner fifty in vain as West Indies beats New Zealand by seven runs

NZ vs WI Highlights, 1st T20I

Watch the score updates, ball-by-ball commentary, and highlights from the first T20I between New Zealand and West Indies at Eden Park, Auckland, on November 5.

Match Overview

West Indies' Roston Chase celebrates the wicket of New Zealand’s Mark Chapman.

Teams

Match Details

New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first. The two teams began a five-match T20 International series on Wednesday at Eden Park.

Context

The Kiwis have struggled in recent home series, losing two consecutive rain-affected T20I series against Australia and England. They aim to improve under captain Mitchell Santner's leadership.

Meanwhile, the West Indies enter the series with confidence after a 3-0 win over Bangladesh away from home, hoping to maintain their momentum in this multi-format tour that also includes three ODIs and three Tests.

"New Zealand and West Indies will lock horns in a five-match T20 International series, starting on Wednesday at Eden Park in Auckland."
"The Kiwis have lost two consecutive rain-marred T20I series at home, against Australia and England, and 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 and West Indies opened their five-match T20I series with high stakes as West Indies seek to extend their winning form, while New Zealand aim to bounce back on home soil.

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Sportstar Sportstar — 2025-11-06

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