New Zealand vs West Indies: 1st T20I Highlights
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner delivered a valiant unbeaten half-century, but his side narrowly missed victory by seven runs against West Indies in the T20I series opener in Auckland.
Match Summary
Chasing a target of 165, New Zealand struggled at 108/9 after an early batting collapse. Santner, however, partnered Jacob Duffy to forge a 50-run unbeaten stand that took the hosts close to the finish line. Despite their efforts, the Kiwis finished at 157/9, with Santner remaining unbeaten on 55 runs off 28 balls.
West Indies Innings
Earlier in the match, West Indies captain Shai Hope anchored his team’s innings with a composed 53 from 39 deliveries. The visitors reached 164/6 after opting to bat first on a pitch offering variable bounce and pace.
“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.”
New Zealand XI
- Tim Robinson
- Devon Conway
- Rachin Ravindra
- Mark Chapman
- Daryl Mitchell
- Michael Bracewell
- James Neesham
- Mitchell Santner (c)
- Zackary Foulkes
- Kyle Jamieson
- Jacob Duffy
West Indies XI
- Shai Hope (c)
- Alick Athanaze
- Brandon King
- Roston Chase
- Ackeem Auguste
- Rovman Powell
- Jason Holder
- Romario Shepherd
- Matthew Forde
- Akeal Hosein
- Jayden Seales
Author’s Summary
The West Indies edged past New Zealand by seven runs in Auckland, with Shai Hope’s composed fifty and Santner’s fighting knock standing out in a tense T20I opener.