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Home  »  Cricket  »  West Indies in New Zealand 2025  »  2nd T20I Full Commentary

West Indies vs New Zealand 2025 2nd T20I Full Commentary

Result · Nov 06 2025, Thu - 11:45 AM (IST)
NEW ZEALAND
207/5
WEST INDIES
204/8
New Zealand won by 3 runs
CRR:10.2
Player Of The Match
  • End of Over 20
    Over 20. 12 runs. Bowler: Kyle Jamieson. West Indies: 204/8 (rr 10.20)
  • 19.6

    SIX! Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs. New Zealand's innings wraps up with a big total on the board at Eden Park! The hosts got off to a brisk start in the powerplay, thanks to Tim Robinson's explosive intent. Devon Conway, though, struggled to find rhythm at the other end, playing a scratchy knock. After Ravindra's early departure, it was Mark Chapman who stole the show, playing a blistering innings that anchored the middle overs and gave New Zealand the momentum they needed. Daryl Mitchell played the finishing touch with his valuable runs in the end. Now, the big question looms, can the Kiwis defend this total and level the series? Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling second innings!

  • 19.5

    Jayden Seales to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep extra cover for 3 runs, mis-fielded by King, mis-fielded by Powell.

  • 19.4

    Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Powell.

  • 19.3

    Jayden Seales to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Powell.

  • 19.2

    FOUR! Jayden Seales to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, outside edge past third man for 4 runs.

  • 19.1

    FOUR! Jayden Seales to Daryl Mitchell. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

  • End of Over 19
    Over 19. 14 runs. Bowler: Jacob Duffy. West Indies: 192/7 (rr 10.11)
  • 18.6

    SIX! Jason Holder to Mitchell Santner. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs.

  • 18.5

    Jason Holder to Daryl Mitchell. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Powell.

  • 18.4

    Jason Holder to Mitchell Santner. Half volley, down leg side on the back foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, run save by Seales.

  • 18.3

    Jason Holder to Mitchell Santner. Length ball, to leg backing away driving, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs.

  • 18.2

    Jason Holder to Mitchell Santner. Half volley, outside off stump on the back foot driving, in the air under control to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Auguste.

  • 18.1

    Jason Holder to Daryl Mitchell. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Powell.

  • End of Over 18
    Over 18. 22 runs. Bowler: Kyle Jamieson. West Indies: 178/7 (rr 9.89)
  • 17.6

    Roston Chase to Daryl Mitchell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control back to bowler for 1 run, dropped catch by Chase.

  • 17.6

    Wide Roston Chase to Daryl Mitchell. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Hope.

  • 17.6

    Wide Roston Chase to Daryl Mitchell. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot slog sweeping, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Hope.

  • 17.5

    Roston Chase to Daryl Mitchell. Quicker length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to long off for 2 runs, run save by Powell.

  • 17.4

    Roston Chase to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to cover for 1 run, fielded by King.

  • 17.3

    Roston Chase to Daryl Mitchell. Quicker ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Powell.

  • 17.2

    Roston Chase to Mitchell Santner. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run.

  • 17.1

    OUT! Caught. Roston Chase to Michael Bracewell. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, caught by Forde. Forde takes a simple one.

  • End of Over 17
    Over 17. 15 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. West Indies: 156/7 (rr 9.18)
  • 16.6

    Jason Holder to Michael Bracewell. Off cutter length ball, down leg side deep in crease working, to short mid wicket for 1 run.

  • 16.5

    Jason Holder to Michael Bracewell. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Hope.

  • 16.4

    Jason Holder to Michael Bracewell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Hope.

  • 16.3

    Jason Holder to Michael Bracewell. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Hope.

  • 16.2

    FOUR! Jason Holder to Michael Bracewell. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, outside edge past third man for 4 runs.

  • 16.1

    OUT! Caught & Bowled. Jason Holder to Mark Chapman. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump down the track Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short extra cover, caught by Holder. Jason Holders puts an end to a terrific knock from Chapman.

  • 16.1

    Wide Jason Holder to Mark Chapman. Length ball, wide outside off stump down the track Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Hope.

  • End of Over 16
    Over 16. 24 runs. Bowler: Zak Foulkes. West Indies: 141/6 (rr 8.81)
  • 15.6

    Akeal Hosein to Mark Chapman. Stock length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, in the air under control to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Seales.

  • 15.6

    Wide Akeal Hosein to Mark Chapman. Stock ball half volley, down leg side on the front foot Slog, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, mis-fielded by Hope.

  • 15.5

    SIX! Akeal Hosein to Mark Chapman. Stock length ball, down leg side on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.

  • End of Over 20
    Over 20. 12 runs. Bowler: Kyle Jamieson. West Indies: 204/8 (rr 10.20)
  • 19.6

    Kyle Jamieson to Matthew Forde. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Ravindra. What a thriller at Eden Park! New Zealand held their nerve to edge past West Indies by just three runs, levelling the series in a spectacular fashion. Despite a shaky start to the chase, the visitors showed immense determination. At one point, they were reeling at 93 for 6, but Rovman Powell and Romario Shepherd mounted a spirited comeback with a terrific partnership that reignited hopes. Matthew Forde added fuel to the fire with a blazing 29-run cameo, keeping the pressure on the hosts. In a nail-biting finale, it was heartbreak for Powell as he fell in the final over, dashing West Indies' chances of a last-gasp win. Credit to the Caribbean side for fighting till the very end, but tonight belongs to New Zealand. Mark Chapman is the Player of the Match.

  • 19.5

    Kyle Jamieson to Akeal Hosein. Slower length ball, to leg deep in crease Slog, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Santner.

  • 19.4
    Rovman Powell c Mark Chapman b Kyle Jamieson 45 (16)

    OUT! Caught. Kyle Jamieson to Rovman Powell. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, top edge in the air uncontrolled to backward point, caught by Chapman. Another one bites the dust.

  • 19.3

    FREE HIT. Kyle Jamieson to Matthew Forde. Full toss, off stump on the back foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Ravindra.

  • 19.3

    No ball Kyle Jamieson to Matthew Forde. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep extra cover and it was a no ball.

  • 19.2

    Kyle Jamieson to Matthew Forde. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Conway.

  • 19.1

    FOUR! Kyle Jamieson to Matthew Forde. Leg cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

  • End of Over 19
    Over 19. 14 runs. Bowler: Jacob Duffy. West Indies: 192/7 (rr 10.11)
  • 18.6

    Jacob Duffy to Matthew Forde. Reverse Swing-In half volley, down leg side backing away Slog, inside edge to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Sodhi.

  • 18.5

    Jacob Duffy to Matthew Forde. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, in the air under control to deep point for 2 runs, run save by Chapman, fielded by Foulkes.

  • 18.4

    Jacob Duffy to Matthew Forde. Reverse Swing-In short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Conway.

  • 18.3

    Jacob Duffy to Rovman Powell. Reverse Swing-In length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Bracewell.

  • 18.2

    FOUR! Jacob Duffy to Rovman Powell. Reverse Swing-In length ball, middle stump on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.

  • 18.1

    SIX! Jacob Duffy to Rovman Powell. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.

  • End of Over 18
    Over 18. 22 runs. Bowler: Kyle Jamieson. West Indies: 178/7 (rr 9.89)
  • 17.6

    SIX! Kyle Jamieson to Matthew Forde. Full toss, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control over third man for 6 runs.

  • 17.5

    Kyle Jamieson to Matthew Forde. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 2 runs, run save by Bracewell.

  • 17.4

    Kyle Jamieson to Rovman Powell. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Mitchell.

  • 17.3

    SIX! Kyle Jamieson to Rovman Powell. Full toss, to leg on the back foot flick, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs.

  • 17.2

    Kyle Jamieson to Matthew Forde. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Ravindra.

  • 17.1

    SIX! Kyle Jamieson to Matthew Forde. Slower ball back of a length, off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs.

  • End of Over 17
    Over 17. 15 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. West Indies: 156/7 (rr 9.18)
  • 16.6

    Mitchell Santner to Matthew Forde. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, bottom edge to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Sodhi.

  • 16.5
    Romario Shepherd c Michael Bracewell b Mitchell Santner 34 (16)

    OUT! Caught. Mitchell Santner to Romario Shepherd. Stock ball full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, caught by Bracewell. What a catch!

  • 16.4

    Mitchell Santner to Rovman Powell. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Mitchell.

  • 16.3

    Mitchell Santner to Romario Shepherd. Stock ball full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Mitchell.

  • 16.2

    SIX! Mitchell Santner to Romario Shepherd. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

  • 16.1

    SIX! Mitchell Santner to Romario Shepherd. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

  • End of Over 16
    Over 16. 24 runs. Bowler: Zak Foulkes. West Indies: 141/6 (rr 8.81)
  • 15.6

    SIX! Zak Foulkes to Rovman Powell. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.

  • 15.5

    SIX! Zak Foulkes to Rovman Powell. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

  • 15.4

    Zak Foulkes to Rovman Powell. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Conway.

  • 15.3

    SIX! Zak Foulkes to Rovman Powell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

  • 15.2

    Zak Foulkes to Romario Shepherd. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Mitchell.

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