New Zealand vs West Indies ODI Sees Hope’s Century Go in Vain
The New Zealand vs West Indies ODI in Napier produced another tense finale, yet West Indies were left heartbroken once more. A rain-shortened 34-over contest forced both sides into high-risk cricket, and Shai Hope embraced the challenge spectacularly. His unbeaten 109 off 69 balls dragged West Indies from 130 for 6 to a competitive 247 for 9. Conditions were tricky, movement was constant, and boundaries arrived only through pure timing.
Momentum swung several times, especially when Kyle Jamieson and Nathan Smith dismantled the middle order. However, West Indies’ lower-order hitting kept the innings alive until Hope finished with back-to-back boundaries and a straight-hit milestone to complete his 19th ODI century.
HOPE DELIVERS! 🔥
— wicketbuzz (@wicketbuzz) November 19, 2025
Skipper Shai Hope smashes a stunning 109* (69) in the rain-hit Napier ODI!
His 19th century powers West Indies to a massive 247/9 (34 ov).
Class! 🏝️🏏
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Conway and Ravindra Lift New Zealand During Tough Chase
Pressure increased early in the New Zealand vs West Indies ODI chase as New Zealand crawled to 13 for 0 in five overs. Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra survived excellent new-ball spells, playing and missing repeatedly. Once they settled, the innings changed shape. The pair added 106 off 99 balls, New Zealand’s first ODI century opening stand since 2020.
Ravindra attacked Roston Chase and Matthew Forde with confidence. Conway accelerated through the middle overs, lifting the required rate pressure. Nevertheless, wickets tumbled quickly after Ravindra’s dismissal, and Conway fell for a gritty 90 to leave the match evenly poised at 194 for 5.
Santner and Latham Finish a Pressure Chase
Control shifted again when Tom Latham and Mitchell Santner combined during a crucial phase. Boundaries dried up initially, yet both batters picked the shorter square boundaries smartly. With 40 needed from 18 balls, Santner exploded. A brutal assault on Forde—4, 6, 4—brought the equation down rapidly. Springer suffered next as Santner powered another six and four.
Tension lingered until the final overs, but a chest-high no-ball from Jayden Seales removed any remaining drama. Latham guided the free-hit over the keeper, and Santner crashed the winning stroke with three balls left. The victory sealed the series 2–0 and extended New Zealand’s run of 11 consecutive bilateral ODI series wins at home.
