New Zealand vs West Indies Result – Match 1

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Match 1 • West Indies tour of New Zealand

NZ

269/7 (50)

WI

262/6 (50)

New Zealand won by 7 runs

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End of over 50 (12 runs)

Romario Shepherd 26 (19)

Justin Greaves 38 (24)

WI 262/6

Jacob Duffy 9-0-48-2

49.6

1

Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, 1 run

49.5

0

Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, no run

49.4

6

Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, Six

49.3

1

Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves, 1 run

49.2

1

Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, 1 run

49.1

2

Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, 2 runs

49.1

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Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, 1 wide

End of over 49 (12 runs)

Justin Greaves 37 (23)

Romario Shepherd 16 (14)

WI 250/6

Matt Henry 10-1-46-1

48.6

6

Matt Henry to Justin Greaves, Six

48.5

1

Matt Henry to Romario Shepherd, 1 run

48.4

0

Matt Henry to Romario Shepherd, no run

48.3

0

Matt Henry to Romario Shepherd, no run

48.3

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Matt Henry to Romario Shepherd, 1 wide

48.2

2

Matt Henry to Romario Shepherd, 2 runs

48.1

2

Matt Henry to Romario Shepherd, 2 runs

End of over 48 (13 runs)

Romario Shepherd 11 (9)

Justin Greaves 31 (22)

WI 238/6

Jacob Duffy 8-0-36-2

47.6

1

Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, 1 run

47.5

2

Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, 2 runs

47.4

4

Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, Four

47.3

1

Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves, 1 run

47.2

4

Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves, Four

47.1

1

Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, 1 run

End of over 47 (10 runs)

Justin Greaves 26 (20)

Romario Shepherd 3 (5)

WI 225/6

Matt Henry 9-1-34-1

46.6

4

Matt Henry to Justin Greaves, Four

46.6

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Matt Henry to Justin Greaves, 1 wide

46.6

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Matt Henry to Justin Greaves, 1 wide

46.5

1

Matt Henry to Romario Shepherd, 1 run

Match Summary

New Zealand and West Indies met in Match 1 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: 49.4: Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, Six | 48.6: Matt Henry to Justin Greaves, Six | 47.4: Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, 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 7 runs), 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

49.4: Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, Six
48.6: Matt Henry to Justin Greaves, Six
47.4: Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, Four
47.2: Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves, Four
46.6: Matt Henry to Justin Greaves, Four

Short Highlights Summary

New Zealand won by 7 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 49.4: Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, 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

End of over 50 (12 runs)

Romario Shepherd 26 (19)

Justin Greaves 38 (24)

WI 262/6

Jacob Duffy 9-0-48-2

49.6 1 Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, 1 run

49.5 0 Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, no run

49.4 6 Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, Six

49.3 1 Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves, 1 run

49.2 1 Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, 1 run

49.1 2 Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, 2 runs

49.1 Wd Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, 1 wide

End of over 49 (12 runs)

Justin Greaves 37 (23)

Romario Shepherd 16 (14)

WI 250/6

Matt Henry 10-1-46-1

48.6 6 Matt Henry to Justin Greaves, Six

48.5 1 Matt Henry to Romario Shepherd, 1 run

48.4 0 Matt Henry to Romario Shepherd, no run

48.3 0 Matt Henry to Romario Shepherd, no run

48.3 Wd Matt Henry to Romario Shepherd, 1 wide

48.2 2 Matt Henry to Romario Shepherd, 2 runs

48.1 2 Matt Henry to Romario Shepherd, 2 runs

End of over 48 (13 runs)

Romario Shepherd 11 (9)

Justin Greaves 31 (22)

WI 238/6

Jacob Duffy 8-0-36-2

47.6 1 Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, 1 run

47.5 2 Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, 2 runs

47.4 4 Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, Four

47.3 1 Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves, 1 run

47.2 4 Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves, Four

47.1 1 Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, 1 run

End of over 47 (10 runs)

Justin Greaves 26 (20)

Romario Shepherd 3 (5)

WI 225/6

Matt Henry 9-1-34-1

46.6 4 Matt Henry to Justin Greaves, Four

46.6 Wd Matt Henry to Justin Greaves, 1 wide

46.5 1 Matt Henry to Romario Shepherd, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the New Zealand vs West Indies Match 1 match?
New Zealand won by 7 runs.

What is the New Zealand vs West Indies Match 1?
New Zealand vs West Indies is the Match 1 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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