New Zealand vs West Indies Highlights, 2nd T20I
New Zealand and West Indies clashed in the second T20I at Auckland, where New Zealand secured a narrow three-run victory to level the series 1-1.
Match Overview
At Eden Park, an intense contest unfolded with New Zealand edging out West Indies by the smallest margin. Despite trailing for most of the chase, West Indies fought hard, demonstrating why they remain dangerous in this format with their powerful lineup.
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
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."
This thrilling match highlighted the resilience of both teams, with New Zealand narrowly securing the win in a game that went down to the wire.
Summary: The match was a gripping display of competitive cricket, with New Zealand’s narrow victory underscoring their determination and West Indies’ relentless fight.