West Indies vs New Zealand Score, 1st T20I of West Indies in New Zealand 2025

FOUR! Romario Shepherd to Mitchell Santner. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs. The West Indies sealed a victory over New Zealand, bowling them out for 157 in a clinical display of disciplined bowling and sharp fielding. Mitchell Santner offered some late resistance with a gritty knock, but it was far from enough to challenge the modest target. The West Indies bowlers maintained relentless pressure throughout the innings, striking regularly and never allowing New Zealand to settle. Jayden Seales and Roston Chase were the standouts with the ball, each claiming three crucial wickets.

Romario Shepherd to Mitchell Santner. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, outside off stump deep in crease driving, in the air under control to mid off for no runs, run save by Forde, fielded by Holder.

Romario Shepherd to Mitchell Santner. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, wide outside off stump moves in front driving, well timed in the air under control to deep extra cover for 2 runs, dropped catch by King, fielded by Athanaze.

SIX! Romario Shepherd to Mitchell Santner. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

Romario Shepherd to Mitchell Santner. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Hope.

Romario Shepherd to Mitchell Santner. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Hope.

Jason Holder to Mitchell Santner. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run.

Jason Holder to Mitchell Santner. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Hope.

Jason Holder to Mitchell Santner. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Seales.

FOUR! Jason Holder to Mitchell Santner. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.

FOUR! Jason Holder to Mitchell Santner. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.

FOUR! Jason Holder to Mitchell Santner. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.

Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Auguste.

FOUR! Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.

FOUR! Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs.

FOUR! Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep square leg for 4 runs.

SIX! Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner. Slower length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

FOUR! Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner. Short, to leg on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.

Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner. Back of a length, down leg side down the track pulling, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Forde.

Jayden Seales to Jacob Duffy. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, mis-fielded by King.

OUT! Caught. Jayden Seales to Kyle Jamieson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Holder. Nine wickets down for New Zealand.

Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Athanaze.

Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Forde.

Jayden Seales to Kyle Jamieson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket for 1 run.

Roston Chase to Kyle Jamieson. Quicker ball half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Forde.

OUT! Caught & Bowled. Roston Chase to Zak Foulkes. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to silly mid off, caught by Chase. That's a top returning catch at Roston Chase.

Roston Chase to Mitchell Santner. Off break half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Forde.

Roston Chase to Zak Foulkes. Off break length ball, middle stump on the back foot driving, in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Holder.

OUT! Caught. Roston Chase to James Neesham. Off break length ball, middle stump backing away driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, caught by Forde. New Zealand are in deep trouble.

Roston Chase to James Neesham. Quicker ball yorker, to leg on the front foot driving, mis-timed to silly mid on for no runs.