West Indies vs New Zealand Result – 1st ODI

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1st ODI • New Zealand tour of West Indies

WI

268/3 (48.5)

NZ

267/10 (49.5)

West Indies won by 7 wickets

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48.5

6

Matthew Fisher to Sherfane Rutherford, Six

48.4

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Matthew Fisher to Sherfane Rutherford, no run

48.3

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Matthew Fisher to Shai Hope, 1 run

48.2

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Matthew Fisher to Shai Hope, no run

48.1

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Matthew Fisher to Shai Hope, Six

End of over 48 (6 runs)

Shai Hope 80 (89)

Sherfane Rutherford 16 (14)

WI 255/3

Nathan Smith 7-0-32-0

47.6

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Nathan Smith to Shai Hope, 1 run

47.5

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Nathan Smith to Sherfane Rutherford, 1 run

47.4

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Nathan Smith to Shai Hope, 1 run

47.3

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Nathan Smith to Shai Hope, no run

47.2

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Nathan Smith to Sherfane Rutherford, 1 run

47.1

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Nathan Smith to Sherfane Rutherford, 2 runs

End of over 47 (6 runs)

Shai Hope 78 (86)

Sherfane Rutherford 12 (11)

WI 249/3

Matthew Fisher 9-0-38-0

46.6

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Matthew Fisher to Shai Hope, 2 runs

46.5

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Matthew Fisher to Sherfane Rutherford, 1 run

46.4

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Matthew Fisher to Shai Hope, 1 run

46.3

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Matthew Fisher to Sherfane Rutherford, 1 run

46.2

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Matthew Fisher to Shai Hope, 1 run

46.1

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Matthew Fisher to Shai Hope, no run

End of over 46 (12 runs)

Sherfane Rutherford 10 (9)

Shai Hope 74 (82)

WI 243/3

Michael Bracewell 5-1-33-0

45.6

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Michael Bracewell to Sherfane Rutherford, Four

45.5

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Michael Bracewell to Sherfane Rutherford, no run

45.4

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Michael Bracewell to Shai Hope, 1 run

45.3

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Michael Bracewell to Shai Hope, Six

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Michael Bracewell to Sherfane Rutherford, 1 run

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Michael Bracewell to Sherfane Rutherford, no run

End of over 45 (6 runs)

Shai Hope 67 (80)

Sherfane Rutherford 5 (5)

WI 231/3

Matthew Fisher 8-0-32-0

44.6

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Matthew Fisher to Shai Hope, 2 runs

Match Summary

West Indies and New Zealand met in 1st ODI of New Zealand tour of West Indies, 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: 48.5: Matthew Fisher to Sherfane Rutherford, Six | 48.1: Matthew Fisher to Shai Hope, Six | 45.6: Michael Bracewell to Sherfane Rutherford, 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 (West Indies won by 7 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

48.5: Matthew Fisher to Sherfane Rutherford, Six
48.1: Matthew Fisher to Shai Hope, Six
45.6: Michael Bracewell to Sherfane Rutherford, Four
45.3: Michael Bracewell to Shai Hope, Six

Short Highlights Summary

West Indies won by 7 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 48.5: Matthew Fisher to Sherfane Rutherford, 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

48.5 6 Matthew Fisher to Sherfane Rutherford, Six

48.4 0 Matthew Fisher to Sherfane Rutherford, no run

48.3 1 Matthew Fisher to Shai Hope, 1 run

48.2 0 Matthew Fisher to Shai Hope, no run

48.1 6 Matthew Fisher to Shai Hope, Six

End of over 48 (6 runs)

Shai Hope 80 (89)

Sherfane Rutherford 16 (14)

WI 255/3

Nathan Smith 7-0-32-0

47.6 1 Nathan Smith to Shai Hope, 1 run

47.5 1 Nathan Smith to Sherfane Rutherford, 1 run

47.4 1 Nathan Smith to Shai Hope, 1 run

47.3 0 Nathan Smith to Shai Hope, no run

47.2 1 Nathan Smith to Sherfane Rutherford, 1 run

47.1 2 Nathan Smith to Sherfane Rutherford, 2 runs

End of over 47 (6 runs)

Shai Hope 78 (86)

Sherfane Rutherford 12 (11)

WI 249/3

Matthew Fisher 9-0-38-0

46.6 2 Matthew Fisher to Shai Hope, 2 runs

46.5 1 Matthew Fisher to Sherfane Rutherford, 1 run

46.4 1 Matthew Fisher to Shai Hope, 1 run

46.3 1 Matthew Fisher to Sherfane Rutherford, 1 run

46.2 1 Matthew Fisher to Shai Hope, 1 run

46.1 0 Matthew Fisher to Shai Hope, no run

End of over 46 (12 runs)

Sherfane Rutherford 10 (9)

Shai Hope 74 (82)

WI 243/3

Michael Bracewell 5-1-33-0

45.6 4 Michael Bracewell to Sherfane Rutherford, Four

45.5 0 Michael Bracewell to Sherfane Rutherford, no run

45.4 1 Michael Bracewell to Shai Hope, 1 run

45.3 6 Michael Bracewell to Shai Hope, Six

45.2 1 Michael Bracewell to Sherfane Rutherford, 1 run

45.1 0 Michael Bracewell to Sherfane Rutherford, no run

End of over 45 (6 runs)

Shai Hope 67 (80)

Sherfane Rutherford 5 (5)

WI 231/3

Matthew Fisher 8-0-32-0

44.6 2 Matthew Fisher to Shai Hope, 2 runs

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the West Indies vs New Zealand 1st ODI match?
West Indies won by 7 wickets.

What is the West Indies vs New Zealand 1st ODI?
West Indies vs New Zealand is the 1st ODI of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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