New Zealand vs West Indies:A gritty, battling century from the Daryl Mitchell proved the difference as New Zealand secured a narrow seven-run victory against the West Indies in a compelling first One Day International at Hagely Oval. The hosts take a crucial 1-0 lead in the three-match series following a match that went down to the final delivery.
West Indies won the toss and Opted to bowl first , grassy surface that offered significant assistance to the seamers, New Zealand found themselves in immediate trouble. West Indies fast-bowler Matthew Forde capitalized on the conditions, dismissing Rachin Ravindra (4) and Will Young golden duck with Consecutive deliveries to leave the Blackcaps teetering at 24/2.
Opener Devon Conway (49 off 58) provided a period of stability, and 67 runs partnership with Mitchell, but it was the number four batsman who truly anchored the innings. Despite a mid-innings struggle for timing from his partners, Mitchell stood firm, absorbing pressure while finding the boundary ropes at crucial times ,register a superb seventh ODI century.
Mitchell dominant 119 off 118 balls, featuring 12 fours and two sixes, was the backbone of the innings. He partnered with Michael Bracewell 35 for a vital 69-run stand. A lower order Zakary Foulkes add 22 valuable runs, New Zealand reach a competitive total of 269/7. For the west indies Jayden Seales was the standout bowler, claiming 3/41, while Matthew Forde finished with 2/55, and one for Justin Greaves and Roston Chase.
Chasing 270, the West Indies innings mirrored New Zealand’s early struggles. Kyle Jamieson struck in the third over, removing opener John Campbell 4. Though Alick Athanaze 29 and Keacy Carty 32 put on a steady 60-run partnership, their cautious approach on meant the required run rate began to creep up.
Captain Shai Hope 37 and Roston Chase 16 tried to inject momentum, but the breakthrough performance came from the hard-hitting Sherfane Rutherford 55 off 61. His aggressive half-century pulled the tourists back into the contest.
However, the west indies lost Rutherford in the 46th over, leaving 61 runs required off the last four overs. A stunning counter-attack from the lower-order, led by an unbeaten 53-run partnership between Justin Greaves 38 off 24 and Romario Shepherd 26 off 19, brought the target within sight.
With 20 runs needed off the last over, Shepherd smashed a six off Jacob Duffy, reducing the equation to a heart-stopping nine runs from two balls. Duffy, however, held his nerve, delivering an unhittable slower ball, ultimately restricting the West Indies to 262/6.
New Zealand won by 7 runs take 1-0 lead in three matches ODI series
Kyle Jamieson was pick of the bowler took New Zealand took 3/52, while Matt Henry, Zakary Foulkes and Mitchell Santner get 1 wicket each.
New Zealand vs West Indies 1st ODI Match Report summary
Toss: West Indies won the toss and Opted to bowl first
New Zealand innings: 269/7 in 50 overs
Top performer: Dryal Mitchell 119 runs off 118 deliveries , Jayden Seales 3/41 in 9 overs
West Indies innings: 262/6 in 50 overs
Top performer: Sherfane Rutherford 55 runs off 61 balls , Kyle Jamieson 3/52 in 10 overs
Result: New Zealand won by 7 runs take 1-0 lead
Player of the match: Daryl Mitchell 119 runs off 118 deliveries
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