New Zealand vs West Indies Highlights, 2nd T20I
In a thrilling second T20I at Eden Park, New Zealand narrowly won by three runs, leveling the series 1-1 against the West Indies. The match showcased intense competition and remarkable resilience from both teams.
Teams
- New Zealand: Tim Robinson, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy
- West Indies: Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope, Roston Chase, Ackeem Auguste, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales
Match Summary
The match was a spectacle filled with tension and thrilling moments. New Zealand managed to hold on by the slimmest margin in a contest that lasted until the final moments. Despite being largely under pressure during their chase, the West Indies showed incredible determination and battled hard, proving their fighting spirit in this fast-paced format.
Key Moments
Kyle Jamieson to Matthew Forde: "Kyle Jamieson has done it for the Black Caps! He bangs this into the pitch, on middle, takes pace off. Matthew Forde tries to pull it away but gets a top edge. Rachin Ravindra from mid off runs to his left but lets it drop and then collects it."
Kyle Jamieson to Akeal Hosein: "Hard length and around off, Akeal Hosein stabs it out towards mid off for just a run."
These moments highlighted the bowling skill that helped seal the match for New Zealand in the final stages.
Author's Summary
This nail-biter in Auckland demonstrated New Zealand's grit and West Indies' fierce spirit, resulting in a perfectly poised T20I series.