New Zealand Vs West Indies, 1st T20I: Who Won Yesterday In NZ Vs WI Match?

New Zealand vs West Indies, 1st T20I Match Summary

West Indies defeated New Zealand by seven runs in the first T20I at Auckland, marking New Zealand’s fourth consecutive loss at Eden Park in this format since early 2016.

West Indies Batting Performance

West Indies began with a difficult start; openers Brandon King (3) and Alick Athanaze (16) were dismissed in the powerplay, followed soon by Ackeem Auguste (2).
Captain Shai Hope contributed 53 runs, and Roston Chase added 28, helping stabilize the innings.
Rovman Powell accelerated with a quick 33 off 23 balls, aiding West Indies to post a competitive target of 165 runs.

Powell acknowledged the target was "20 runs short of par" but praised the bowling effort during the second innings.

West Indies Bowling Highlights

Jayden Seales took 3 wickets for 32 runs.
Roston Chase also claimed 3 wickets, conceding 26 runs.
They dismantled New Zealand’s batting lineup, limiting them to 107 for 9 wickets.

New Zealand’s Batting and Final Overs

Mitchell Santner played an unbeaten 55 but could not prevent defeat. Despite New Zealand requiring 56 runs from the last 18 balls, Santner’s 36 off two overs brought the game to a tense close.

“New Zealand needed an unlikely 56 runs from the final 18 deliveries, but Santner scored 36 off the following two overs to set up a grandstand finish.”

Recent Eden Park Record

New Zealand’s losing streak at Eden Park in T20Is now stands at four matches, the first time since a five-match losing stretch from January 2016 to February 2018.

Author’s Summary

This match highlighted West Indies’ resilience and strategic bowling, securing a narrow victory despite New Zealand’s remarkable late surge.

Outlook India — 2025-11-06