New Zealand Vs West Indies Highlights, 2nd T20I: NZ Draw Level In Auckland

New Zealand vs West Indies Highlights, 2nd T20I

New Zealand and West Indies clashed in the second T20I at Auckland, delivering a thrilling match that ended with New Zealand edging a narrow three-run victory to level the series 1-1.

Match Overview

The game at Eden Park was a gripping contest right until the final moments. West Indies battled hard during their chase, often on the back foot, but showed resilience and firepower that made them a constant threat.

Key Players

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

Memorable Moments

Kyle Jamieson has done it for the Black Caps! He bowls a delivery that takes pace off on the pitch. Matthew Forde attempts a pull shot but only manages a top edge, which Rachin Ravindra collects after letting it drop.

Kyle Jamieson bowls a hard length delivery around off, inducing Akeal Hosein to stab the ball towards mid-off for just a single run.

Summary

The match showcased intense competition, with New Zealand narrowly securing victory thanks to key bowling performances, while West Indies demonstrated their reluctance to concede, proving their strength in T20 cricket.

Author’s summary: New Zealand’s tight win in Auckland highlights the fiercely competitive spirit of both teams, with crucial moments defining a well-matched and exciting series.

News18 — 2025-11-06