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.

Despite Rovman Powell's late heroics, the Windies fell just short in Auckland. Catch the key updates from the NZ vs WI match, as it happened

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,

New Zealand hosts West Indies for a five-match T20I series as both teams prep for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Key players like Conway, Mitchell, King, and Rutherford promise thrilling performances.

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