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Mitchell Century Guides New Zealand to Narrow Win Over West Indies in First ODI
New Zealand has taken the first game of a three-match cricket series against the West Indies.
The game was played in Christchurch.
New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell scored a great century, even though he had a leg injury.
His team scored 269 runs.
The West Indies tried hard to chase this score, with Sherfane Rutherford scoring 55 runs and Justin Greaves hitting some quick runs.
However, they fell just short of the target, scoring 262 runs.
This means New Zealand leads the series 1-0.
The next game is on Wednesday in Napier.
Daryl Mitchell's century was a key factor in the win.
New Zealand defeated the West Indies by seven runs in the first ODI of a three-match series in Christchurch.
Daryl Mitchell scored 119 runs, including hitting his seventh ODI century despite a groin injury, to help New Zealand post 269-7.
The West Indies chased strongly, reaching 262-6 with contributions from Sherfane Rutherford (55) and Justin Greaves (38*), but fell short.
Matthew Forde and Jayden Seales were key bowlers for the West Indies, while Kyle Jamieson and Jacob Duffy were effective for New Zealand.
New Zealand now leads the series 1-0, with the second ODI scheduled for Wednesday in Napier.
- Who
- New Zealand National Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team
- What
- First One Day International (ODI) match of a three-game series. New Zealand won by seven runs.
- Where
- Christchurch
- When
- Sunday
- Why
- To compete in the first match of a three-game ODI series.
New Zealand
West Indies
Batting Performance
New Zealand
Daryl Mitchell's century was crucial despite a groin injury, and opener Devon Conway also contributed 49 runs. Other batsmen struggled with timing on a difficult pitch.
West Indies
West Indies batters, including captain Shai Hope, were criticized for not scoring 'bigger' and letting opportunities pass, though Sherfane Rutherford and Justin Greaves provided late hitting.
Bowling Performance
New Zealand
Matthew Forde took two early wickets. Jayden Seales was the most successful West Indies bowler with 3 wickets.
West Indies
Kyle Jamieson was the standout bowler for New Zealand, taking 3 wickets. Seamer Jacob Duffy held his nerve to close out the match.
Key facts
- Match
- 1st ODI
- Result
- New Zealand won by 7 runs
- Series Lead
- New Zealand leads 1-0
- Venue
- Christchurch
- Date
- Sunday
- Key Player (NZ)
- Daryl Mitchell (119 runs)
- Key Player (WI)
- Sherfane Rutherford (55 runs)
Quotes
Daryl Mitchell
New Zealand batsman
“There wasn't a fluent way to go about your innings. You kind of had to find ways to put pressure on them and absorb pressure at other times.”
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“There's a little bit of a niggle there, so we'll wake up in the morning and see how that feels.”
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Shai Hope
West Indies captain
“If I was to be very critical, the batters need to step up a bit more, especially at the top, myself included, I got out at a very crucial time there.”
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“A few of us need to go a bit bigger.”
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