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West Indies Defend Lowest-Ever T20 Total at Eden Park
5 Nov
Summary
- West Indies defend 165 to beat New Zealand by 13 runs
- Santner's 57* not enough as Black Caps fall short
- West Indies' 5th win in last 48 attempts on Kiwi soil
On November 5th, 2025, the West Indies pulled off a stunning upset, defending their lowest-ever T20 total at Eden Park to beat New Zealand by 13 runs. Batting first, the visitors posted 165/9, led by captain Shai Hope's 53 and solid contributions from Roston Chase and Rovman Powell. Despite the Black Caps' best efforts, they fell short of the target, with Mitchell Santner's unbeaten 57 not enough to secure the win.
The West Indies' victory was all the more impressive considering they had just arrived in New Zealand after a 3-0 T20 sweep in Bangladesh. Their bowlers, led by Roston Chase and Jayden Seales, put in an all-in effort to restrict the home side to 152/9. While the Black Caps can point to their lengthy injury list, the result will be a wake-up call as they look to turn the 0-1 series deficit around in the remaining four matches.
The win marks the West Indies' 5th triumph in their last 48 attempts on Kiwi soil, a testament to their resilience and determination. As the two teams prepare for the second game on Thursday, the West Indies will be brimming with confidence, while the Black Caps will be eager to bounce back and level the series.
