NZ vs WI Highlights: 1st T20I
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. | Photo Credit: AFP
Match Overview
New Zealand hosted West Indies for the first match of a five-game T20 International series. The Kiwis lost the toss and opted 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
New Zealand, led by all-rounder Mitchell Santner, aims to rebound after losing two consecutive rain-affected home T20I series against Australia and England. West Indies enter this series on a high, having recently swept Bangladesh 3-0 away and hoping to maintain momentum throughout their multi-format tour in New Zealand, which also includes ODIs and Test matches.
Series Context
- Five-match T20I series starting November 5 at Eden Park
- New Zealand seeking a turnaround after recent home defeats
- West Indies riding a clean sweep win over Bangladesh
- Part of a broader tour including ODIs and Tests
Match Result
Mitchell Santner scored a fifty but it was not enough as West Indies defeated New Zealand by seven runs in the opening T20I.
"Santner fifty in vain as West Indies beats New Zealand by seven runs."
This result gives West Indies an early advantage in the series.
Author’s Summary
This first T20I showcased a competitive clash, with West Indies overcoming New Zealand’s strong batting despite Santner’s fifty, setting the tone for an exciting series ahead.