NZ vs WI Highlights, 1st T20I
Get score updates, ball-by-ball commentary, and highlights from the first T20 International 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 Overview
West Indies defeated New Zealand by seven runs in the opening T20I match. New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Teams
New Zealand
- Tim Robinson
- Devon Conway (wicketkeeper)
- Rachin Ravindra
- Mark Chapman
- Daryl Mitchell
- Michael Bracewell
- James Neesham
- Mitchell Santner (captain)
- Zakary Foulkes
- Kyle Jamieson
- Jacob Duffy
West Indies
- Shai Hope (wicketkeeper, captain)
- Alick Athanaze
- Brandon King
- Roston Chase
- Ackeem Auguste
- Rovman Powell
- Jason Holder
- Romario Shepherd
- Matthew Forde
- Akeal Hosein
- Jayden Seales
Context
The two teams began a five-match T20I series at Eden Park. New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, aims to bounce back after losing two recent rain-affected series at home against Australia and England.
West Indies come into the series with confidence after sweeping Bangladesh 3-0 on their recent away tour. They hope to maintain this momentum through the upcoming multi-format tour in New Zealand, which includes three One-Day Internationals and three Test matches.
“New Zealand will look to turn their fortunes around under the leadership of all-rounder Mitchell Santner.”
Author's summary: Despite Santner's half-century, West Indies secured a seven-run victory, continuing their strong away form as New Zealand seeks to recover at home.