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.
Match Overview
- New Zealand team: 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 team: Shai Hope (wk) (c), Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Roston Chase, Ackeem Auguste, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales.
Match Details
New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first. The Kiwis aim to recover from two consecutive rain-affected home T20I series defeats against Australia and England, looking for a fresh start under captain Mitchell Santner.
West Indies, fresh from a 3-0 away series win against Bangladesh, seek to maintain their winning form as they continue their multi-format tour of New Zealand, which includes three ODIs and three Tests in addition to this T20 series.
West Indies’ Roston Chase celebrates the wicket of New Zealand’s Mark Chapman.
Series Context
The five-match T20 International series began on November 5 at Eden Park, Auckland.
New Zealand hopes to reverse their recent fortunes, while West Indies looks to build on their recent success.
Author’s Summary
This match highlights the contrasting recent forms as New Zealand seeks a turnaround and West Indies aims to extend their winning streak on New Zealand soil.