New Zealand vs West Indies Highlights, 2nd T20I
New Zealand and West Indies played a thrilling second T20I match in Auckland, with New Zealand winning by just three runs to level the series 1-1.
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
Match Summary
What a spectacle at Eden Park! New Zealand edged out West Indies by the narrowest margin in a nail-biting finish. Despite being under pressure for most of the chase, West Indies showed resilience and pushed New Zealand to the limit, proving their threat in the T20 format with their strong batting lineup.
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."
These moments highlight the fine margins that decided the outcome of this closely fought match.
Author's summary: New Zealand and West Indies delivered a thrilling second T20I where New Zealand narrowly secured victory to level the series, showcasing intense competition and strong individual performances.