Here is the timeline of key moments & scorecard of the first T20 international between New Zealand national cricket team vs West Indies cricket team Timeline held at Eden Park, Auckland on November 5.
West Indies beat New Zealand by 7 runs and take a 1-0 lead in the three match series.
New Zealand national cricket team vs West Indies cricket team Timeline First T20I Auckland November 2025
New Zealand win the toss and elect to field first.
Jacob Duffy gets Brandon King early.
Alick Athanaze and Shai Hope are steady and add 24, before Kyle Jamieson gets the former out for 16.
Shai Hope scores a quickfire half century.
Contributions from Roston Chase and blitz from Rovman Powell towards the end takes Windies to a competitive score of 164/6 in their 20 overs.
Tim Robinson and Devon Conway start quickly in the chase and add 30, before Matthew Forde gets the latter for 12.
Romario Shepherd then removes the well set Robinson for 27.
Jayden Seales and Roston Chase pick 6 wickets between them, as the hosts collapse from 70/2 to 107/9.
Mitchell Santner scores a an unbeaten 55 off just 28 balls, but the hosts fall short and finish at 157/9 in their 20 overs.
West Indies win by 7 runs.
Player of the match- Roston Chase
