New Zealand vs West Indies Highlights, 2nd T20I: NZ Draw Level in Auckland
New Zealand edged out the West Indies in a thrilling second T20I at Eden Park, winning by just three runs to level the series 1–1. The contest kept spectators on edge until the final delivery, showcasing the resilience and explosive power of both teams.
Match Summary
- Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
- Result: New Zealand won by 3 runs
- Series: Level 1–1
Teams
New Zealand Playing XI
- Tim Robinson
- Devon Conway
- Rachin Ravindra
- Mark Chapman
- Daryl Mitchell
- Michael Bracewell
- Mitchell Santner
- Zakary Foulkes
- Kyle Jamieson
- Ish Sodhi
- Jacob Duffy
West Indies Playing XI
- Brandon King
- Alick Athanaze
- Shai Hope
- Roston Chase
- Ackeem Auguste
- Rovman Powell
- Jason Holder
- Romario Shepherd
- Matthew Forde
- Akeal Hosein
- Jayden Seales
Key Moments
New Zealand recovered strongly after losing the first game, with every player contributing crucial runs and tight overs. The West Indies fought bravely despite falling behind early in the chase, nearly pulling off an impressive victory at the death.
“What a spectacle we’ve just witnessed at Eden Park! New Zealand have scraped through by the barest of margins to square the series in a contest that went right down to the wire.”
Final Overs Drama
In the closing moments, Kyle Jamieson became the hero for New Zealand.
Kyle Jamieson to Matthew Forde: Jamieson bangs it short on middle, takes pace off. Forde goes for a pull but top-edges it. Rachin Ravindra runs in from mid-off, fumbles, but recovers to stop further runs.
Kyle Jamieson to Akeal Hosein: Hard length delivery around off, Hosein pushes it towards mid-off for a single.
Author’s Summary
This tense contest at Eden Park highlighted New Zealand’s grit and the West Indies’ never-say-die attitude, making for an unforgettable T20I clash.