NZ vs WI Highlights, 1st T20I
Get score updates, ball-by-ball commentary, and highlights from the first T20I between New Zealand and West Indies at Eden Park, Auckland, on November 5.
West Indies’ Roston Chase celebrates the wicket of New Zealand’s Mark Chapman. | Photo Credit: AFP
Match 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.
Match Overview
New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first. This match is the first of a five-match T20 International series between New Zealand and West Indies at Eden Park.
Context and Expectations
New Zealand is seeking to recover from two rain-affected T20I series defeats at home against Australia and England. Led by all-rounder Mitchell Santner, the Kiwis aim to improve their recent form.
West Indies enters the series with strong momentum after a 3-0 away series sweep against Bangladesh and hopes to extend their winning streak during the multi-format tour of New Zealand, which includes three One-Day Internationals and three Tests.
"New Zealand and West Indies will lock horns in a five-match T20 International series, starting on Wednesday at Eden Park in Auckland."
The match ended with West Indies defeating New Zealand by seven runs despite a fifty from Mitchell Santner.
Author's Summary
The West Indies secured a seven-run victory in the first T20I against New Zealand, maintaining their momentum after a strong series win over Bangladesh.
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