New Zealand vs West Indies 2017-18

West Indies arrive in the New Zealand shores after four years. The last time they were here, they lost the Test series 0-2, they managed to draw level 2-2 in the ODIs but went on to lose the T20Is 0-2. West Indies have not won a Test in New Zealand since 1995. This is West Indies’ seventh visit to the island nation. They have managed to beat the hosts in 1951-52, 1955-56 and 1994-95. While West Indies have won three series, New Zealand have been successful four times and three series have ended in a draw. New Zealand surely have an upper hand this time.

1994-95 was also the last time when West Indies won an ODI series here. The World T20 titleholders are yet to win a T20I in New Zealand. One of their games had ended in a tie in 2008-09, which they managed to win in a Super-Over. In fact, the sides have been involved in two tied T20Is.

Most Runs
ShivnarineChanderpaul (WI) | M 12 | R 751 | Ave46.93 | HS126* | 100s 2
Gordon Greenidge (WI) | M 6 | R618 | Ave56.18 | HS213 | 100s1

Most Wickets
Richard Hadlee (NZ) | M6 |W36 | Ave19.86 | BB6 for 51 | 5w4
Sonny Ramadhin (WI)| M 6 |W 32 | Ave15.06 | BB 6 for 23 | 5w3

West Indies begin their tour with a game against New Zealand A at Lincoln, followed by the first Test at Wellington. Hamilton hosts the second Test. The first ODI will be played at Whangaria; the next two will be played at Christchurch.

The teams will then lock horns in a 3-T20I series, the first one will be played at Nelson, while the second and the third game will be played at Mount Maunganui.

Schedule

Wed, Jan 3, 2018 ( 11:30 IST )

New Zealand vs West Indies, Live Cricket Score, 3rd T20I match
at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Live Cricket Score, 3rd T20I match

New Zealand beat West Indies by 119 runs
Mon, Jan 1, 2018 ( 11:30 IST )

New Zealand vs West Indies, Live Cricket Score, 2nd T20I match
at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Live Cricket Score, 2nd T20I match

Match Abandoned
Fri, Dec 29, 2017 ( 07:30 IST )

New Zealand vs West Indies, Live Cricket Score, 1st T20I match
at Saxton Oval, Nelson
Live Cricket Score, 1st T20I match

New Zealand beat West Indies by 47 runs

NEWS

New Zealand reclaim No.1 T20I Ranking
CricketCountry Staff January 3, 2018 8:04 PM IST
New Zealand made 2018 special by regaining the top rank in the shortest format.
Colin Munro attributes his record T20I hundred to 'hit-and-hope' philosophy
Agence France-Presse January 3, 2018 5:14 PM IST
Colin Munro became the first player to score three centuries in international T20s, going one clear of four other players, including the West Indies' Chris
New Zealand sweep T20I series 2-0 against West Indies
CricketCountry Staff January 3, 2018 3:28 PM IST
Colin Munro was named Man of the Match and Man of the Series.

Trent Boult takes a flying catch against West Indies
CricketCountry Staff December 10, 2017 7:53 PM IST
Trent Boult took a brilliant flying catch to dismiss Shimron Hetmyer off his own bowling, post lunch.