New Zealand vs West Indies 1st T20I Highlights
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner scored an unbeaten half-century, but New Zealand narrowly lost by seven runs in the T20I opener against West Indies in Auckland.
Match Summary
Chasing a target of 165, New Zealand's innings struggled after a top-order collapse, reaching 108 for 9. Santner formed a resilient unbeaten 50-run partnership with Jacob Duffy, bringing the team closer, but the hosts ended at 157 for 9.
Mitchell Santner remained unbeaten on 55 runs from 28 balls.
West Indies posted 164 for 6, with captain Shai Hope leading the way, scoring 53 off 39 balls despite losing the toss and batting first on a tricky, two-paced pitch.
Shai Hope top-scored with 53 from 39 balls.
Team Lineups
New Zealand XI
- 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 XI
- Shai Hope (c)
- Alick Athanaze
- Brandon King
- Roston Chase
- Ackeem Auguste
- Rovman Powell
- Jason Holder
- Romario Shepherd
- Matthew Forde
- Akeal Hosein
- Jayden Seales
Notable Facts
- This marks the West Indies’ first regular-time T20I victory against New Zealand on home soil.
- The win puts West Indies ahead in the five-match series.
Author's Summary: Despite Mitchell Santner's unbeaten 55, New Zealand narrowly lost by seven runs to West Indies in a competitive T20I opener, marking West Indies' first regulation-time win over the Kiwis in New Zealand.