New Zealand v West Indies, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 1st ODI, West Indies tour of New Zealand, 2025

West Indies tour of New Zealand 1st ODI: New Zealand v West Indies at Christchurch, November 16, 2025
New Zealand
NZ
269/7 (50)
West Indies
WI
262/6 (50)
Finished
NZ won by 7 runs
BATSMENRB4S6SSR
Romario Shepherd261911136.84
Justin Greaves382431158.33
BOWLERSOMRWECON
Jacob Duffy924805.33
Matt Henry1014614.60
Current Partnership: 53 run (4.5 ov) | Last Wicket: Sherfane Rutherford 55 (61) | Fall of Wicket: 209/6 (45.1 ov)
CRR: 5.24 | Last Ten Overs: 90/1 8.06
Recent: 1·6112161··1221241

Commentary

End of over 50 (12 runs)
Romario Shepherd 26 (19)
Justin Greaves 38 (24)
West Indies 262/6
Jacob Duffy 9-2-48-0
Matt Henry 10-1-46-1
1
49.6
Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, 1 run, Romario Shepherd hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
49.5
Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Jacob Duffy sends down a sharp delivery, Romario Shepherd goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
6
49.4
Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Romario Shepherd hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
1
49.3
Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves, 1 run, Justin Greaves hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
1
49.2
Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, 1 run, Romario Shepherd goes forward and plays pull off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
2
49.1
Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, 2 runs, Romario Shepherd goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an inswinger delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs. Dropped catch
1wd
49.1
Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger back of length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Romario Shepherd with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
End of over 49 (12 runs)
Justin Greaves 37 (23)
Romario Shepherd 16 (14)
West Indies 250/6
Matt Henry 10-1-46-1
Jacob Duffy 8-2-36-0
6
48.6
Matt Henry to Justin Greaves, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Justin Greaves hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers inside out shot sending it flying to the long off region for a remarkable Maximum!
1
48.5
Matt Henry to Romario Shepherd, 1 run, Romario Shepherd goes forward and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
0
48.4
Matt Henry to Romario Shepherd, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Romario Shepherd hangs in the crease, trying to hit pull, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
0
48.3
Matt Henry to Romario Shepherd, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Romario Shepherd hangs in the crease, trying to hit uppercut, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
1wd
48.3
Matt Henry to Romario Shepherd, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! outswinger full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Romario Shepherd no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
2
48.2
Matt Henry to Romario Shepherd, 2 runs, Romario Shepherd goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
2
48.1
Matt Henry to Romario Shepherd, 2 runs, Romario Shepherd hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an outswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs. Dropped catch
End of over 48 (13 runs)
Romario Shepherd 11 (9)
Justin Greaves 31 (22)
West Indies 238/6
Jacob Duffy 8-2-36-0
Matt Henry 9-1-34-1
1
47.6
Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, 1 run, Romario Shepherd goes back and plays pull off an bouncer delivers at a back of length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 1 run.
2
47.5
Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, 2 runs, Romario Shepherd goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 2 runs.
4
47.4
Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, Four, Four !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps. Romario Shepherd goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
47.3
Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves, 1 run, Justin Greaves goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an bouncer delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
4
47.2
Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves, Four, Four !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps. Justin Greaves goes back and tries pull, edged!! in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
47.1
Jacob Duffy to Romario Shepherd, 1 run, Romario Shepherd goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 47 (10 runs)
Justin Greaves 26 (20)
Romario Shepherd 3 (5)
West Indies 225/6
Matt Henry 9-1-34-1
Kyle Jamieson 10-1-52-3
4
46.6
Matt Henry to Justin Greaves, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump. Justin Greaves goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1wd
46.6
Matt Henry to Justin Greaves, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! outswinger good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Justin Greaves no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
1wd
46.6
Matt Henry to Justin Greaves, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, Matt Henry strays from his line, sending it too far outside the off-stump. The Umpire calls it a wide.
1
46.5
Matt Henry to Romario Shepherd, 1 run, Romario Shepherd goes back to take outswinger of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
0
46.4
Matt Henry to Romario Shepherd, no run, Dot Ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, and Romario Shepherd hangs on and tries to hit uppercut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
1
46.3
Matt Henry to Justin Greaves, 1 run, Justin Greaves goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an outswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
1
46.2
Matt Henry to Romario Shepherd, 1 run, Romario Shepherd goes back and plays a well-timed punch off an outswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.