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 the score updates, ball-by-ball commentary, and highlights from the first T20I between New Zealand and West Indies held at Eden Park, Auckland, on November 5.

Match Overview

The West Indies defeated New Zealand by seven runs despite a fifty from Mitchell Santner. The game took place at Eden Park with New Zealand winning the toss and choosing 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

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

Series Context

New Zealand faces pressure after losing their last two rain-affected home T20I series against Australia and England. Led by all-rounder Mitchell Santner, the Kiwis aim to improve their home performance.

Conversely, West Indies come into the series with confidence, having swept Bangladesh 3-0 in their most recent T20I tour and eager to extend their winning streak in New Zealand. The tour also includes three One-Day Internationals and three Test matches.

Author's summary: New Zealand and West Indies clashed in a competitive first T20I where West Indies’ momentum continued despite Santner’s fifty, as both teams seek to assert dominance in a crucial series.

Sportstar — 2025-11-05