New Zealand vs West Indies: 1st T20I Highlights
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner made a valiant effort, remaining unbeaten with a half-century, yet his side fell just seven runs short in the first T20I against West Indies in Auckland.
Match Summary
West Indies, batting first after losing the toss, posted a total of 164 for 6 on a pitch offering uneven bounce and pace. Captain Shai Hope anchored the innings, contributing 53 runs off 39 balls. The visitors managed steady partnerships despite regular breakthroughs from the New Zealand attack.
New Zealand’s Chase
In pursuit of 165, New Zealand struggled early with a top-order collapse that left them reeling at 108 for 9. Santner held firm, crafting an unbeaten 55 from just 28 deliveries. Alongside Jacob Duffy, he added a spirited 50-run stand that nearly pulled off a remarkable comeback.
Final Moments
Despite the lower-order resistance, West Indies’ disciplined bowling closed out the match, confining New Zealand to 157 for 9. This result marked West Indies’ first regulation-time T20I victory over New Zealand on Kiwi soil and gave them a 1–0 lead in the five-match series.
Playing XIs
- New Zealand: 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: 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: Santner’s unbeaten fifty nearly rescued New Zealand, but West Indies held firm to secure a rare and historic T20I win in Auckland.
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