New Zealand vs West Indies 2nd Test Highlight unfolded decisively at the Basin Reserve as the Blackcaps seized control early and never loosened their grip. A disciplined bowling effort dismantled West Indies for modest totals, while calm batting ensured there was never genuine pressure in the chase. Blair Tickner’s early breakthroughs set the tone before injury intervened, and Jacob Duffy later finished the job with precision. Contributions flowed across the XI, from debutants to senior heads, underlining New Zealand’s depth. By the end of day two, the match already felt settled, with momentum firmly with the hosts and West Indies chasing shadows.
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Blair Tickner 2 Wickets before Lunch
Blair Tickner made an immediate impact before lunch, breaking West Indies’ resistance just as they looked settled. His ability to extract movement from a largely placid surface changed the rhythm of the innings, removing key batters and forcing hesitation. Each spell carried menace, whether pitching the ball up or hurrying batters with lift. The wickets not only halted scoring but shifted belief back toward New Zealand after a slow opening hour. That burst ensured West Indies never fully recovered and turned a promising start into another familiar collapse.
Lunch on day one. Blair Tickner with both wickets in the first session.#NZvWIN | 📸 @PhotosportNZ pic.twitter.com/T9eh1WsItw
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) December 10, 2025
Tickner Shoulder’s was Out!
Tickner’s shoulder injury cast a shadow over an otherwise dominant day. Stretchered off after a full-length dive near the boundary, his absence was felt immediately given his control and aggression with the ball. With New Zealand already short on experienced seamers, losing him mid-Test highlighted the physical toll of sustained pressure cricket. His earlier spell had laid the platform, and even without further involvement, his contribution remained pivotal in shaping the match’s direction and exposing West Indies’ fragile batting depth.
An update on Blair Tickner. Hoping for a speedy recovery for the big quick 🖤🤍#NZvWIN | 📸 = @PhotosportNZ pic.twitter.com/V1AfZSgJIW
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) December 10, 2025
On Day 2, Blackcaps Seem Won Already
By day two, New Zealand appeared comfortably ahead, driven by composed batting and relentless discipline. Devon Conway anchored the innings with assurance, Mitchell Hay impressed on debut, and the lower order added valuable runs. The bowlers backed it up immediately, striking early and denying West Indies any hope of a revival. Every session swung the same way, with small partnerships quickly broken and pressure reapplied. The collective performance suggested not just control of the Test, but an inevitability about the outcome.
Stumps after another great day of Test cricket. See you back here at 11am tomorrow morning.#NZvWIN | 📸 = @PhotosportNZ pic.twitter.com/dR4p3DeBmo
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) December 11, 2025
Jacob Duffy Force West Indies Early Ends
Jacob Duffy ensured there were no late twists. His accuracy and calm execution dismantled the West Indies middle order, turning resistance into resignation. Each wicket tightened the noose, accelerating the inevitable finish. Duffy’s spell was not about raw pace but control, movement, and smart use of conditions. It was the moment New Zealand shifted from dominance to conclusion, signalling that it was time to finish the business without delay.
Job done with the ball! Jacob Duffy with his second Test 5fer in as many games.
FREE ENTRY for the remainder of the day! If you’re in Wellington, there’s one place to be, and it’s right here at the Cello Basin Reserve.#NZvWIN | 📸 @PhotosportNZ pic.twitter.com/Xcw4qdHTYr
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) December 12, 2025
Chasing Was Way too Esay
The chase was straightforward, reflecting the gap between the sides across the series. Devon Conway’s fluency and Kane Williamson’s composure ensured there were no alarms, as boundaries arrived with ease and risk stayed minimal. New Zealand’s catching and fielding throughout the Test had already set the tone, and their batting followed suit with clarity and confidence. Across the series, Conway’s consistency, Duffy’s control, and Hay’s emergence stood out. This finish felt less like a contest and more like a confirmation of sustained superiority built session by session.
The BLACKCAPS get the result here in Wellington 🙌
The third and final Tegel Test v the West Indies starts in Tauranga on the 18th of December, see you there!#NZvWIN | 📸 @PhotosportNZ pic.twitter.com/8b7EtM6Dvm
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) December 12, 2025
West Indies, a Series to Forget
This Test captured a difficult tour for West Indies across all formats, with familiar problems resurfacing. Shai Hope, Brandon King and John Campbell repeatedly made starts but failed to convert them, exposing ongoing issues with shot selection after settling in. Roston Chase showed brief control with both bat and leadership, yet his role requires far greater consistency under pressure. Justin Greaves displayed promise but still needs better risk management once set. The bowling, led by Kemar Roach and Jayden Seales, created opportunities, but batting collapses undermined their work. For progress, West Indies must demand longer concentration from senior batters, define clearer middle-order roles, and build partnerships that last beyond promising phases.
Defeat in Wellington but we move to Mount Maunganui with the series still on the line. 🏏#NZvWI | #MenInMaroon pic.twitter.com/668NuZBMZx
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) December 12, 2025
New Zealand vs West Indies 2nd Test Match Result：Scorecard
| New Zealand | West Indies |
| 278/57 | 205/128 |
