NZ vs WI Highlights, 2nd T20I: Powell and Forde’s Efforts Fall Short as New Zealand Wins by Three Runs
The second T20 International between New Zealand and the West Indies took place at Eden Park in Auckland, delivering a thrilling finish with New Zealand clinching victory by just three runs.
Match Summary
After winning the toss, the West Indies chose to bowl first against New Zealand. Despite impressive late efforts from Rovman Powell and Matthew Forde, the visitors fell narrowly short of the target.
West Indies Playing XI
- Brandon King
- Alick Athanaze
- Shai Hope (captain & wicketkeeper)
- Roston Chase
- Ackeem Auguste
- Rovman Powell
- Jason Holder
- Romario Shepherd
- Matthew Forde
- Akeal Hosein
- Jayden Seales
New Zealand Playing XI
- Tim Robinson
- Devon Conway (wicketkeeper)
- Rachin Ravindra
- Mark Chapman
- Daryl Mitchell
- Michael Bracewell
- Mitchell Santner (captain)
- Zakary Foulkes
- Kyle Jamieson
- Ish Sodhi
- Jacob Duffy
Broadcast Information
The live telecast of the match was available on the Sony Sports Network from 11:45 AM IST.
Author’s Summary
New Zealand edged out West Indies in a nail-biting second T20I at Eden Park, holding on by three runs despite powerful late innings from Powell and Forde.