New Zealand vs West Indies live from McLean Park, Napier — the second ODI was cut to 34 overs per side because of rain. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and chose to field. West Indies are 201 for 7 after 30 overs, with Shai Hope batting well on 90 off 62 balls.
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Match snapshot
- Match: New Zealand vs West Indies, 2nd ODI (3-match series)
- Venue: McLean Park, Napier
- Date: Nov 19, 2025
- Overs: Reduced to 34 overs per side (rain)
- Series: New Zealand lead 1-0 (won first ODI in Christchurch)
- Latest score: West Indies 201/7 in 30.0 overs
- Key batter: Shai Hope 90 (62)
- Other batter: Matthew Forde 2* (4)
- Notable bowlers: Kyle Jamieson and Blair Tickner among the attack
What happened so far
- Mitchell Santner won the toss and decided New Zealand would bowl first.
- Rain shortened the match to 34 overs per side — so every over and every run matters more now.
- West Indies lost a few early wickets but Shai Hope played a strong inning, hitting big shots and quick boundaries.
- Romario Shepherd hit a six and later fell caught at deep third when trying to force the pace.
- Matthew Forde came in lower down and is batting with Hope in the late overs.
- New Zealand bowlers, including Jamieson and Tickner, struck at times but Hope kept the scoreboard moving.
Key moments to remember
- Toss decision: Santner chose to bowl after rain threatened the day — bowl first worked so far as New Zealand uses spin and seam well at McLean Park.
- Shai Hope’s fight: Hope raced to the 90s with smart hitting and clever shots, keeping West Indies alive in the shortened chase.
- Shepherd’s big shot then out: Shepherd’s six raised hope, but his wicket at 7 down made the chase tricky.
- Review drama: A review for Matthew Forde was taken but ultra-edge showed no bat contact — he stayed not out.
Why this game matters
- Series edge: New Zealand already lead 1–0. A win here would put New Zealand 2–0 up and make the series very hard for West Indies to win.
- Injury news: Daryl Mitchell, who scored a century in the first ODI, is out of the series with a groin injury. Mark Chapman replaced him in NZ’s squad.
- Momentum: If Hope finishes strong, West Indies can post a competitive total despite late wickets.
What to watch next
- Shai Hope’s century chase — If Hope reaches 100, it can change the game for West Indies.
- Late overs for West Indies — Forde and others need quick runs; look for big hits or a collapse.
- New Zealand bowling plan — Will they use spin or pace more in the final overs? Watch the field settings and changes.
- Weather — Rain shortened the game already. Any more delay could affect the match result or DLS calculations.
Stats
- West Indies: 201/7 (30.0) — scoring rate ~6.70
- Key batting: Shai Hope 90 (62) — strong, quick innings
- Notable wicket: Romario Shepherd out caught in deep for a big hit attempt
How fans can follow live
- Use official cricket sites or apps for ball-by-ball updates and scorecards.
- Watch live TV or streaming channels that carry New Zealand home matches in your region.
- Follow team social accounts for injury and team news.
West Indies are 201/7 in a rain-shortened chase at Napier with Shai Hope the main man on 90 — the match is tight and will be decided in the final overs.
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