Live Cricket Scorecard - NZ vs WI, 4th T20I 2025
The fourth T20 International between New Zealand and West Indies took place at Saxton Oval, Nelson, on November 10, 2025, as part of the West Indies tour of New Zealand.
Key Highlights
- Over 6.3: Ish Sodhi bowled a flighted delivery, full and on off stump. Shai Hope pushed it through covers to collect a single.
- Over 6.2: A shorter ball on leg from Ish Sodhi; Amir Jangoo nudged it neatly through square leg for one run.
- Over 6.1: Tossed up and full on middle from Ish Sodhi; Shai Hope drilled it down to long on, adding another single.
- Over 5.6: James Neesham delivered an overpitched ball just outside off, and Amir Jangoo crouched low to drive it elegantly through covers for a boundary.
- Over 5.5: A good-length delivery skidding on middle by Neesham hit Jangoo high on the pads as he missed the flick attempt.
- Over 5.4: Neesham bowled slightly slower, back of a length and on off, causing Jangoo to swing early and miss completely.
- Over 5.3: Shai Hope faced a back-of-a-length ball from Neesham and guided it down to long off for a single.
- Over 5.2: Alick Athanaze was dismissed by James Neesham for 21 off 18 as he mistimed a lofted shot; the ball angled away, and his bat turned in his hands.
"James Neesham strikes in his first over! Alick Athanaze departs after an uncertain shot following a break in play."
Venue
Saxton Oval, Nelson, New Zealand.
Summary
Steady batting from Shai Hope and Amir Jangoo kept West Indies’ innings rolling, while James Neesham provided a vital breakthrough for New Zealand.
Author’s Summary: Controlled bowling spells and composed batting characterized the mid-overs, with Neesham’s early wicket shifting momentum for New Zealand.