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Kiwi Batter's Blistering Knock Propels Team to Massive Total
6 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Mark Chapman's 28-ball 78 powers New Zealand to 207/5
- Chapman shares crucial stands with Ravindra and Mitchell
- Chapman reaches his 10th T20I half-century in just 19 balls
In a dominant display on November 6, 2025, New Zealand batter Mark Chapman played a blistering knock against the West Indies in the 2nd T20I at Eden Park, Auckland. Chapman slammed a 28-ball 78, powering the Kiwis to a massive total of 207/5 in 20 overs.
After being invited to bat, New Zealand's openers Tim Seifert and Devon Conway got the team off to a solid start, adding 55 runs. However, both batters departed after making good starts. This brought Chapman to the crease, and he proceeded to run riot, particularly targeting Romario Shepherd in the 13th over, where he hit successive sixes and fours.
Chapman reached his half-century in just 19 balls, with a boundary off Jayden Seales. He continued to attack the West Indies bowlers, including Akeal Hosein, before eventually falling to Jason Holder. Chapman's knock, which included several powerful hits, was pivotal in setting up New Zealand's dominant performance, as they shared crucial partnerships with Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell.
