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NZ vs WI 1st T20I – Match Result
Updated：West Indies beat New Zealand by 7 runs.
| New Zealand | West Indies |
| 157/9(20) | 164/6(20) |
West Indies survived a heart-stopper at Eden Park, edging New Zealand by seven runs to claim the opening T20I. Shai Hope anchored the innings with a composed 53 after early jitters, while Roston Chase delivered an inspired all-round display to take charge when it mattered most. Matthew Forde’s fiery new-ball spell on his return from injury rocked the Kiwi top order early. Then came the chaos, as Mitchell Santner unleashed a stunning late assault, smashing 55 not out, but Romario Shepherd’s ice-cold final over sealed a precious win and a precious 1-0 series lead.
Holding our nerve to take the lead in the series 💥👏🏿#NZvWI | #MenInMaroon pic.twitter.com/aoBawLPGlj
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) November 5, 2025
Eden Park witnessed a thriller as Mitchell Santner’s breathtaking 55 not out almost pulled off the impossible for New Zealand. The hosts, reeling after a dramatic collapse, roared back through Santner’s clean hitting before West Indies closed it out in the dying moments. Shai Hope steadied the visitors earlier with a patient fifty, and Roston Chase’s clever spin strangled the chase. Matthew Forde’s return brought venom and swing, shaking up the Kiwi top order. Despite the late fireworks, Romario Shepherd’s nerves of steel in the final over sealed West Indies’ nail-biting win to start the series perfectly.
A valiant late effort in the chase from Mitchell Santner, but the visitors take the 1st KFC T20I by seven runs. Catch up on all scores | https://t.co/xKfciwu8Dm 📲 #NZvWIN | 📸 = @PhotosportNZ pic.twitter.com/PzoEk8Hwvs
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 5, 2025
NZ vs WI 1st T20I – Match Details
| Match Name | West Indies tour of New Zealand, 2025 |
| Match Date | 5th Nov 2025 |
| Match Time | 11:45 AM IST |
| Competing Teams | New Zealand vs West Indies 1st T20I (NZ vs WI) |
| Venue | Eden Park, Auckland |
NZ vs WI 1st T20I – Predicted XI
| New Zealand’s XI | West Indies’s XI |
| Tim Seifert | Brandon King |
| Tim Robinson | Alick Athanaze |
| Rachin Ravindra | Shai Hope |
| Mark Chapman | Sherfane Rutherford |
| Daryl Mitchell | Rovman Powell |
| Michael Bracewell | Jason Holder |
| James Neesham | Roston Chase |
| Mitchell Santner | Romario Shepherd |
| Kyle Jamieson | Khary Pierre |
| Matt Henry | Akeal Hosein |
| Jacob Duffy | Obed McCoy |
Note：The match has not started yet, but updates will be provided regularly once it begins.
