New Zealand vs West Indies Result – Match 2

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Match 2 • West Indies tour of New Zealand

NZ

248/5 (33.3)

WI

247/9 (34)

New Zealand won by 5 wickets

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6

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5N

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33.3

1

Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner, 1 run

33.2

1

Jayden Seales to Tom Latham, 1 run

33.2

5N

Jayden Seales to Tom Latham, 5 no ball

33.1

1

Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner, 1 run

End of over 33 (14 runs)

Mitchell Santner 32 (13)

Tom Latham 34 (27)

NZ 240/5

Shamar Springer 6-1-58-0

32.6

1

Shamar Springer to Mitchell Santner, 1 run

32.6

Wd

Shamar Springer to Mitchell Santner, 1 wide

32.5

0

Shamar Springer to Mitchell Santner, no run

32.4

1

Shamar Springer to Tom Latham, 1 run

32.3

1

Shamar Springer to Mitchell Santner, 1 run

32.2

6

Shamar Springer to Mitchell Santner, Six

32.1

4

Shamar Springer to Mitchell Santner, Four

End of over 32 (18 runs)

Tom Latham 33 (26)

Mitchell Santner 20 (8)

NZ 226/5

Matthew Forde 7-1-42-1

31.6

2

Matthew Forde to Tom Latham, 2 runs

31.6

Wd

Matthew Forde to Tom Latham, 1 wide

31.5

0

Matthew Forde to Tom Latham, no run

31.4

1

Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner, 1 run

31.3

4

Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner, Four

31.2

6

Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner, Six

31.1

4

Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner, Four

End of over 31 (9 runs)

Tom Latham 31 (24)

Mitchell Santner 5 (4)

NZ 208/5

Shamar Springer 5-1-44-0

30.6

0

Shamar Springer to Tom Latham, no run

30.5

4

Shamar Springer to Tom Latham, Four

30.4

2

Shamar Springer to Tom Latham, 2 runs

30.3

0

Shamar Springer to Tom Latham, no run

30.2

2

Shamar Springer to Tom Latham, 2 runs

30.1

1

Shamar Springer to Mitchell Santner, 1 run

End of over 30 (5 runs)

Tom Latham 23 (19)

Mitchell Santner 4 (3)

NZ 199/5

Matthew Forde 6-1-24-1

Match Summary

New Zealand and West Indies met in Match 2 of West Indies tour of New Zealand, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 32.2: Shamar Springer to Mitchell Santner, Six | 32.1: Shamar Springer to Mitchell Santner, Four | 31.3: Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (New Zealand won by 5 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

32.2: Shamar Springer to Mitchell Santner, Six
32.1: Shamar Springer to Mitchell Santner, Four
31.3: Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner, Four
31.2: Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner, Six
31.1: Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner, Four
30.5: Shamar Springer to Tom Latham, Four

Short Highlights Summary

New Zealand won by 5 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 32.2: Shamar Springer to Mitchell Santner, Six. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

33.3 1 Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner, 1 run

33.2 1 Jayden Seales to Tom Latham, 1 run

33.2 5N Jayden Seales to Tom Latham, 5 no ball

33.1 1 Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner, 1 run

End of over 33 (14 runs)

Mitchell Santner 32 (13)

Tom Latham 34 (27)

NZ 240/5

Shamar Springer 6-1-58-0

32.6 1 Shamar Springer to Mitchell Santner, 1 run

32.6 Wd Shamar Springer to Mitchell Santner, 1 wide

32.5 0 Shamar Springer to Mitchell Santner, no run

32.4 1 Shamar Springer to Tom Latham, 1 run

32.3 1 Shamar Springer to Mitchell Santner, 1 run

32.2 6 Shamar Springer to Mitchell Santner, Six

32.1 4 Shamar Springer to Mitchell Santner, Four

End of over 32 (18 runs)

Tom Latham 33 (26)

Mitchell Santner 20 (8)

NZ 226/5

Matthew Forde 7-1-42-1

31.6 2 Matthew Forde to Tom Latham, 2 runs

31.6 Wd Matthew Forde to Tom Latham, 1 wide

31.5 0 Matthew Forde to Tom Latham, no run

31.4 1 Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner, 1 run

31.3 4 Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner, Four

31.2 6 Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner, Six

31.1 4 Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner, Four

End of over 31 (9 runs)

Tom Latham 31 (24)

Mitchell Santner 5 (4)

NZ 208/5

Shamar Springer 5-1-44-0

30.6 0 Shamar Springer to Tom Latham, no run

30.5 4 Shamar Springer to Tom Latham, Four

30.4 2 Shamar Springer to Tom Latham, 2 runs

30.3 0 Shamar Springer to Tom Latham, no run

30.2 2 Shamar Springer to Tom Latham, 2 runs

30.1 1 Shamar Springer to Mitchell Santner, 1 run

End of over 30 (5 runs)

Tom Latham 23 (19)

Mitchell Santner 4 (3)

NZ 199/5

Matthew Forde 6-1-24-1

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the New Zealand vs West Indies Match 2 match?
New Zealand won by 5 wickets.

What is the New Zealand vs West Indies Match 2?
New Zealand vs West Indies is the Match 2 of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch New Zealand vs West Indies live score?
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