NZ Vs WI 1st Test: Windies Dominate With Ball On Day One At Christchurch

For Kane Williamson, it was business as usual. After 12 months away from test cricket as a privateer in professional leagues around the world, Williamson ground out his 38th half century for New Zealand on Tuesday on the first day of the first test against West Indies. It wasn’t classic Williamson: he was rusty and it showed. He played and missed more than usual; many of his early runs came from thick edges and on 33 his stumps were shattered by a no ball. But his dogged nature was evident as he reached 52 from 102 balls after coming to the crease when Devon Conway was out to the third ball of the day. Williamson put on 93 for the second wicket with Tom Latham and helped New Zealand overcome a makeshift but demanding West Indies attack to reach 231-9 by stumps.

Updated on: 2 December 2025 4:43 pm

New Zealand Vs West Indies 1st Test Day 2 Cricket Photo-Kemar Roach

West Indies bowler Kemar Roach, second right, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Devon Conway during their cricket test match in Christchurch, New Zealand. | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

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New Zealand Vs West Indies 1st Test Day 2 Cricket Photo-Kane Williamson

New Zealand's Kane Williamson bats against the West Indies during their cricket test match in Christchurch, New Zealand. | Photo: John Davidson/Photosport via AP

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New Zealand Vs West Indies 1st Test Day 2 Cricket Photo-Justin Greaves

West Indies' Justin Greaves, right, celebrates taking the wicket of New Zealand's Kane Williamson during their cricket test match in Christchurch, New Zealand. | Photo: John Davidson/Photosport via AP

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West Indies' Justin Greaves, center, celebrates with teammate John Campbell after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Tom Latham during their cricket test match in Christchurch, New Zealand. | Photo: John Davidson/Photosport via AP

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New Zealand Vs West Indies 1st Test Day 2 Cricket Photo-Jayden Seales

West Indies' bowler Jayden Seales, second right, celebrates with teammates after bowling New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra during their cricket test match in Christchurch, New Zealand. | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

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New Zealand Vs West Indies 1st Test Day 2 Cricket Photo-Johann Layne

West Indies bowler Johann Layne, right, celebrates the wicket of New Zealand's Will Young, left, during their cricket test match in Christchurch, New Zealand. | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

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New Zealand Vs West Indies 1st Test Day 2 Cricket Photo-Tom Blundell

New Zealand's Tom Blundell is bowled by the West Indies' Ojay Shields during their cricket test match in Christchurch, New Zealand. | Photo: John Davidson/Photosport via AP

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New Zealand Vs West Indies 1st Test Day 2 Cricket Photo-Ojay Shields

West Indies' bowler Ojay Shields, right, celebrates with teammate John Campbell after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Tom Blundell during their cricket test match in Christchurch, New Zealand. | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

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New Zealand Vs West Indies 1st Test Day 2 Cricket Photo-Nathan Smith

New Zealand's Nathan Smith bats against the West Indies during their cricket test match in Christchurch, New Zealand. | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

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New Zealand Vs West Indies 1st Test Day 2 Cricket Photo-Roston Chase

West Indies' Roston Chase, left, and teammate John Campbell celebrate after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Nathan Smith during their cricket test match in Christchurch, New Zealand. | Photo: John Davidson/Photosport via AP

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