NZ vs WI Highlights, 1st T20I: Santner fifty in vain as West Indies beats New Zealand by seven runs

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.

Match Overview

New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first. This match is the first of a five-match T20 International series held at Eden Park.

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

Context

New Zealand have faced consecutive rain-affected T20I series defeats at home against Australia and England. They aim to improve their performance under the captaincy of all-rounder Mitchell Santner.

West Indies recently completed a 3-0 series sweep away against Bangladesh and look to continue their success throughout the multi-format tour of New Zealand, which includes three ODIs and three Tests.

West Indies’ Roston Chase celebrates the wicket of New Zealand’s Mark Chapman.

Result

West Indies defeated New Zealand by seven runs despite a fifty from Mitchell Santner.

Summary

The West Indies' strong performance extended their winning streak, while New Zealand look to bounce back in the remaining matches.

Author's summary: West Indies edged New Zealand by seven runs in the opening T20I, as Santner’s fifty was not enough to secure a win at Eden Park.

Sportstar — 2025-11-05