New Zealand vs West Indies: 1st T20I Highlights
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner produced a valiant effort with an unbeaten half-century, but his team came up short by seven runs in the opening T20I against the West Indies in Auckland.
Match Summary
Chasing a target of 165, New Zealand struggled at 108/9 after a major top-order collapse. Santner fought back alongside Jacob Duffy, adding a 50-run unbroken partnership that brought them close to victory. However, the West Indies held their nerve and restricted the hosts to 157/9, clinching a hard-fought win.
Key Performances
- Mitchell Santner scored an unbeaten 55 from 28 balls.
- Shai Hope led the West Indies innings with 53 off 39 deliveries.
- West Indies posted 164/6 on a two-paced pitch after being put in to bat.
New Zealand Playing 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 Playing XI
- 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, giving them an early lead in the five-match series.”
Author’s Summary
Mitchell Santner’s resilient innings wasn’t enough as West Indies sealed their first T20I win in New Zealand, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.