West Indies vs New Zealand Result – 1st T20I

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1st T20I • New Zealand tour of West Indies

WI

188/10 (44.4)

NZ

189/9 (44.1)

New Zealand won by 1 wicket

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44.1

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Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner, 1 run

End of over 44 (0 runs)

Jayden Lennox 0 (10)

Mitchell Santner 33 (55)

NZ 188/9

Vitel Lawes 6-0-32-1

43.6

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Vitel Lawes to Jayden Lennox, no run

43.5

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Vitel Lawes to Jayden Lennox, no run

43.4

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Vitel Lawes to Jayden Lennox, no run

43.3

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Vitel Lawes to Jayden Lennox, no run

43.2

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Vitel Lawes to Jayden Lennox, no run

43.1

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Vitel Lawes to Jayden Lennox, no run

End of over 43 (2 runs)

Mitchell Santner 33 (55)

Jayden Lennox 0 (4)

NZ 188/9

Jayden Seales 9-1-41-2

42.6

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Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner, no run

42.5

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Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner, 2 runs

42.4

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Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner, no run

42.3

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Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner, no run

42.2

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Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner, no run

42.1

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Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner, no run

End of over 42 (5 runs)

Jayden Lennox 0 (4)

Mitchell Santner 31 (49)

NZ 186/9

Matthew Forde 9-2-44-1

41.6

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Matthew Forde to Jayden Lennox, no run

41.5

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Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner, 1 run

41.4

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Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner, Four

41.3

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Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner, no run

41.2

0

Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner, no run

41.1

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Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner, no run

End of over 41 (1 runs)

Jayden Lennox 0 (3)

Mitchell Santner 26 (44)

NZ 181/9

Jayden Seales 8-1-39-2

40.6

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Jayden Seales to Jayden Lennox, no run

40.5

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Jayden Seales to Jayden Lennox, no run

40.4

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Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner, 1 run

40.3

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Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner, no run

40.2

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Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner, no run

Match Summary

West Indies and New Zealand met in 1st T20I 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: 41.4: 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 1 wicket), 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

41.4: Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner, Four

Short Highlights Summary

New Zealand won by 1 wicket. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 41.4: Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner, Four. 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

44.1 1 Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner, 1 run

End of over 44 (0 runs)

Jayden Lennox 0 (10)

Mitchell Santner 33 (55)

NZ 188/9

Vitel Lawes 6-0-32-1

43.6 0 Vitel Lawes to Jayden Lennox, no run

43.5 0 Vitel Lawes to Jayden Lennox, no run

43.4 0 Vitel Lawes to Jayden Lennox, no run

43.3 0 Vitel Lawes to Jayden Lennox, no run

43.2 0 Vitel Lawes to Jayden Lennox, no run

43.1 0 Vitel Lawes to Jayden Lennox, no run

End of over 43 (2 runs)

Mitchell Santner 33 (55)

Jayden Lennox 0 (4)

NZ 188/9

Jayden Seales 9-1-41-2

42.6 0 Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner, no run

42.5 2 Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner, 2 runs

42.4 0 Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner, no run

42.3 0 Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner, no run

42.2 0 Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner, no run

42.1 0 Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner, no run

End of over 42 (5 runs)

Jayden Lennox 0 (4)

Mitchell Santner 31 (49)

NZ 186/9

Matthew Forde 9-2-44-1

41.6 0 Matthew Forde to Jayden Lennox, no run

41.5 1 Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner, 1 run

41.4 4 Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner, Four

41.3 0 Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner, no run

41.2 0 Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner, no run

41.1 0 Matthew Forde to Mitchell Santner, no run

End of over 41 (1 runs)

Jayden Lennox 0 (3)

Mitchell Santner 26 (44)

NZ 181/9

Jayden Seales 8-1-39-2

40.6 0 Jayden Seales to Jayden Lennox, no run

40.5 0 Jayden Seales to Jayden Lennox, no run

40.4 1 Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner, 1 run

40.3 0 Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner, no run

40.2 0 Jayden Seales to Mitchell Santner, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the West Indies vs New Zealand 1st T20I match?
New Zealand won by 1 wicket.

What is the West Indies vs New Zealand 1st T20I?
West Indies vs New Zealand is the 1st T20I 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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Tournament: New Zealand tour of West Indies