New Zealand vs West Indies 1st T20I Highlights
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner scored an unbeaten half-century, but the team fell short by seven runs in the series opener against West Indies in Auckland.
Match Summary
Chasing 165 to win, New Zealand struggled after a top-order collapse and were 108/9 at one point. Santner and Jacob Duffy staged a resilient 50-run unbeaten partnership, bringing the hosts closer to the target. Ultimately, West Indies restricted New Zealand to 157/9, with Santner finishing 55 not out from 28 balls.
West Indies Batting
Captain Shai Hope top-scored for the West Indies with 53 runs off 39 balls. Batting first on a tricky two-paced pitch, West Indies posted 164/6 despite losing the toss.
Playing XI
- 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.
Scorecard overview: West Indies scored 164-6 batting first. New Zealand ended at 157/9 chasing 165.
Author's summary: Mitchell Santner's unbeaten 55 helped New Zealand battle strongly but West Indies secured a historic win in Auckland to take the lead in the T20I series.