The West Indies bowled superbly in defense of a moderate total to beat New Zealand by seven runs on Wednesday in the first game of a five-match Twenty20 series. Captain Shai Hope top-scored with 53 from 39 balls as the West Indies made 164-6 after losing the toss and batting first on a pitch that was two-paced and unpredictable.

Star New Zealand cricketer Matt Henry was named in the Black Caps' squad for the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies. The two sides will take on each other across three ODIs on November 16, 19,

Chasing 208 runs for victory, West Indies were on the ropes at 93 for six in the 13th over until cameos from Rovman Powell, who blasted 45 from 16 balls, Shepherd (34 from 16) and Matthew Forde, who finished unbeaten on 29 off 13 balls, brought them close to victory.

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