NZ vs WI Highlights: 2nd T20I at Eden Park, Auckland
Catch the score, updates, and commentary from the second T20I match between New Zealand and West Indies held at Eden Park in Auckland.
Match Overview
- West Indies XI: Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope (captain & wicketkeeper), Roston Chase, Ackeem Auguste, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales.
- New Zealand XI: Tim Robinson, Devon Conway (wicketkeeper), Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy.
West Indies won the toss and chose to bowl first against New Zealand.
Squads
- New Zealand: Devon Conway (wk), Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, Nathan Smith, Mitchell Hay.
- West Indies: Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope (c/wk), Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales, Sherfane Rutherford, Khary Pierre, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Springer.
Broadcast Information
The match will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network starting from 11:45 AM IST.
"Powell, Forde cameos in vain as New Zealand wins by three runs."
New Zealand clinched a close victory over West Indies by three runs despite impressive cameo performances from Rovman Powell and Matthew Forde.
Summary
The thrilling second T20I ended with New Zealand narrowly defeating West Indies, highlighting strong individual performances but showcasing New Zealand's edge in a tight finish.
Author’s note: The match demonstrated how crucial every run and wicket is in T20 cricket, with New Zealand holding their nerve to secure a narrow win.