Daryl Mitchell scored a brilliant 119 off 118, guiding New Zealand to 269/7 on a tricky two-paced pitch
West Indies fought back with Sherfane Rutherford’s 55, but disciplined bowling from Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson
New Zealand won the match by seven runs, taking a 1-0 lead in the series
Daryl Mitchell’s heroic 119 off 118, despite battling a groin injury, steered New Zealand to a thrilling seven-run victory over West Indies in Christchurch. On a tricky two-paced pitch offering sideways movement, Mitchell dominated the innings, supported by Devon Conway’s 49, as New Zealand posted 269/7.
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West Indies fought back with Sherfane Rutherford’s 55, but disciplined bowling from Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, and Jacob Duffy, alongside key wickets from Matthew Forde, kept them just short at 262/6.
Mitchell’s grit, power, and timing under physical strain proved decisive, giving New Zealand a 1-0 lead in the series.
New Zealand Vs West Indies Highlights, 1st ODI: Toss Update And Playing XIs
West Indies have won the toss and have opted to field first against New Zealand.
New Zealand (Playing XI): Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy
West Indies (Playing XI): John Campbell, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope(w/c), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Shamar Springer, Jayden Seales
New Zealand Vs West Indies, 1st ODI: Squads
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Zakary Foulkes, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy, Mark Chapman, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson
West Indies: Alick Athanaze, Ackeem Auguste, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (wk/c), Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, John Campbell, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Jayden Seales, Khary Pierre, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Johann Layne, Shamar Springer
