NZ vs WI Highlights, 1st T20I
Get the score updates, ball-by-ball commentary, and highlights from the first T20 International between New Zealand and West Indies held at Eden Park in Auckland on November 5.
Match Overview
New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first. Both teams battled in a competitive fixture as part of a five-match T20I series.
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.
Key Moments
West Indies’ Roston Chase celebrates the wicket of New Zealand’s Mark Chapman.
The West Indies secured a seven-run victory despite a fifty by New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner, who captained the side.
Context
- New Zealand have faced setbacks in their last two home T20I series against Australia and England, both impacted by rain.
- The Kiwis aim to improve their form under captain Mitchell Santner’s leadership.
- West Indies enter the series on a high note, sweeping Bangladesh 3-0 in their previous T20I series away from home.
- The series is part of a multi-format tour by West Indies in New Zealand that includes three ODIs and three Tests.
Photography Credit
Photo by AFP capturing the intensity of the match moments.
Author’s summary: West Indies edged out New Zealand in a closely fought first T20I at Eden Park, as New Zealand seek to bounce back in the series under Santner’s leadership.