NZ vs WI 1st ODI Highlights of West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025
Daryl Mitchell’s brilliant century helped New Zealand post a strong total as the Blackcaps edged West Indies in the series opener at Hagley Oval. So Let’s take a look at NZ vs WI 1st ODI Highlights.
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Daryl Mitchell Anchors New Zealand Innings
On a breezy but bright day in Christchurch, West Indies captain Shai Hope won the toss and opted to field first, seeking to exploit New Zealand’s traditionally lively conditions. The Blackcaps made steady early progress thanks to Devon Conway’s composed 49 off 58 balls, but the backbone of the innings was Daryl Mitchell’s outstanding knock. Mitchell compiled his seventh ODI century—and his first against West Indies—scoring 119 from 118 deliveries, including 12 boundaries and two sixes. As wickets fell at the other end, he held the innings together with a mix of patient accumulation and forceful strokeplay, delivering a strike rate just over 100. Michael Bracewell contributed a handy 35 from 52 balls, and lower-order impetus came from Zak Foulkes, whose unbeaten 22 from 16 balls—featuring three fours—helped New Zealand finish at a competitive 269 for 7 from their 50 overs.
West Indies Bowlers Fight Back but Face Daunting Chase
The West Indies’ pace attack kept the pressure on, with Jayden Seales emerging as the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 for 41 from his nine overs, including a maiden. Matthew Forde’s early breakthroughs and Justin Greaves’ timely strikes—removing an in-form Conway just shy of his half-century—ensured the Blackcaps could not fully break free. Despite some aggressive intent from the hosts in the closing overs, fielding discipline and wicket-taking bursts kept the run rate in check. With New Zealand finishing with a total just under 270, the visitors knew a challenging task awaited in the chase. The pitch offered both pace and bounce, promising an even contest between bat and ball as the series began.
Will the West Indies batting unit respond to the challenge or will New Zealand’s strong total give them a decisive lead in the ODI series?
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