West Indies won toss, elected to field first
New Zealand set 208-run target on back of Mark Chapman's 28-ball 78
Windies could only get to 204 runs despite Rovman Powell and Romario Shepherd's late heroics
New Zealand Vs West Indies, 2nd T20I: Chapman Blinder Helps NZ Edge Past WI, Square Series 1-1
Here is all you need to know about the second T20 international between New Zealand and West Indies in Auckland: match report, key moments, ball-by-ball commentary, toss update and playing XIs
Summary
Mark Chapman smashed 78 runs off just 28 balls, featuring a 19-ball fifty, as New Zealand prevailed over West Indies by a narrow three-run margin in the second T20I to level the five-match series at 1-1 on Thursday (November 6, 2025).
Chapman's assault saw New Zealand add 100 runs from the ninth to the 16th overs on the way to 207 for 5 after being sent in. The Windies struggled at first against BlackCaps' three-pronged spin attack and were at 94 for 6 after 13 overs.
But outstanding hitting by Rovman Powell, who made 45 from 16 balls, Romario Shepherd with 34 from 16 and Matthew Forde with an unbeaten 29 from 13 saw the visitors reach the last over needing 16 runs with three wickets in hand.
Entrusted with the final over, Kyle Jamieson conceded fours from the first and third balls, the second of which was a no ball. Powell was out to the fourth ball, caught by Chapman who took three catches in the innings to complete a Player-of-the-Match performance.
The Windies needed six from the last two balls but managed only three runs and finished on 204 for 8.
New Zealand Vs West Indies, 2nd T20I: Toss Update
West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl first against New Zealand.
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New Zealand Vs West Indies, 2nd T20I: Playing XIs
New Zealand: Tim Robinson, Devon Conway (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy
West Indies: Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope (wk/c), Roston Chase, Ackeem Auguste, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales
New Zealand Vs West Indies, 2nd T20I: Ball-By-Ball Commentary
The tourists had earlier clinched a thrilling seven-run victory in the opener.
New Zealand Vs West Indies, 2nd T20I: Live Streaming Details
Where will the New Zealand vs West Indies T20I series be telecast and live streamed?
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The New Zealand vs West Indies, T20I series will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network TV channels in India. It will be live streamed on the Sony LIV app and website, and FanCode app and website in India.
New Zealand Vs West Indies, 2nd T20I: 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 (wk/c), Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales, Sherfane Rutherford, Khary Pierre, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Springer
(With AP inputs)
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