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West Indies vs New Zealand 2025 2nd Test Full Commentary
Result · Dec 10 2025, Wed - 03:30 AM (IST)
WEST INDIES205, 128
NEW ZEALAND278/9 decl, 57/1
New Zealand won by 9 wickets
CRR:5.7
Player Of The Match
OUT! Caught. Jacob Duffy to Ojay Shields. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, outside edge in the air uncontrolled to third slip, caught by Williamson. The West Indies have been bowled out for 205 runs. It was a strong comeback from the New Zealand bowlers after the visitors dominated the opening session but struggled in the later stages. Blair Tickner was the standout bowler for the hosts, claiming four crucial wickets, while debutant Michael Rae impressed at the other end with three wickets. Stay tuned for the next innings.
Jacob Duffy to Ojay Shields. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, middle stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to mid on for no runs.
Jacob Duffy to Ojay Shields. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Jacob Duffy to Ojay Shields. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Jacob Duffy to Ojay Shields. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Jacob Duffy to Ojay Shields. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Michael Rae to Jayden Seales. Reverse Swing-In short, down leg side on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs.
Wide Michael Rae to Jayden Seales. Reverse Swing-In short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Hay.
OUT! Run Out (Sub). Michael Rae to Jayden Seales. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to cover, by Conway.
Michael Rae to Jayden Seales. Reverse Swing-In length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Michael Rae to Jayden Seales. Reverse Swing-In back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Michael Rae to Anderson Phillip. Reverse Swing-In back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Duffy.
Michael Rae to Anderson Phillip. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs.
Jacob Duffy to Jayden Seales. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Latham.
Jacob Duffy to Jayden Seales. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Latham.
Jacob Duffy to Jayden Seales. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Jacob Duffy to Jayden Seales. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Ravindra.
Jacob Duffy to Jayden Seales. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Jacob Duffy to Jayden Seales. Seaming away back of a length, to leg on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Zak Foulkes to Anderson Phillip. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs.
Zak Foulkes to Anderson Phillip. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Zak Foulkes to Anderson Phillip. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Zak Foulkes to Anderson Phillip. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Mitchell.
Zak Foulkes to Anderson Phillip. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Conway.
Zak Foulkes to Anderson Phillip. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to silly point for no runs.
Jacob Duffy to Anderson Phillip. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot glancing, hit pad to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Hay.
Jacob Duffy to Anderson Phillip. Length ball, to leg on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Jacob Duffy to Anderson Phillip. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Jacob Duffy to Anderson Phillip. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, leading edge to short extra cover for no runs.
Jacob Duffy to Anderson Phillip. Length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Phillips.
OUT! Bowled. Jayden Seales to Michael Rae. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed. New Zealand have declared their innings as Tickner won't bat due to injury, leading by 73 runs. After early contributions from Conway and Williamson, debutant Mitch Hay impressed with a fluent 61 before falling to Ojay Shields. The West Indies bowlers, led by Anderson Phillip's three wickets and Roach's disciplined spell, kept striking at regular intervals to prevent New Zealand from running away with the game. Join us for New Zealand's second innings shortly.
Jayden Seales to Michael Rae. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Jayden Seales to Zak Foulkes. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Chase.
Jayden Seales to Zak Foulkes. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 2 runs, fielded by Shields.
Ojay Shields to Zak Foulkes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Campbell.
Ojay Shields to Zak Foulkes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Chase.
Ojay Shields to Zak Foulkes. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Chase.
Ojay Shields to Zak Foulkes. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Imlach.
Ojay Shields to Zak Foulkes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to gully for no runs, fielded by Hodge.
Ojay Shields to Zak Foulkes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Imlach.
Anderson Phillip to Michael Rae. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Imlach.
Anderson Phillip to Zak Foulkes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Campbell.
Anderson Phillip to Michael Rae. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run.
Wide Anderson Phillip to Michael Rae. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Imlach.
FOUR! Anderson Phillip to Michael Rae. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Anderson Phillip to Michael Rae. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Imlach.
Anderson Phillip to Michael Rae. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Imlach.
Ojay Shields to Zak Foulkes. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to short third man for no runs, fielded by Hope.
Ojay Shields to Zak Foulkes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Imlach.
Ojay Shields to Michael Rae. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Phillip.
Ojay Shields to Michael Rae. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to silly point for no runs, fielded by Campbell.
Ojay Shields to Zak Foulkes. Reverse Swing-In half volley, middle stump backing away driving, to mid off for 1 run, run save by Shields, fielded by King.
Ojay Shields to Zak Foulkes. Reverse Swing-In length ball, middle stump on the back foot Slog, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Imlach.
Anderson Phillip to Zak Foulkes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep point for 1 run.
Anderson Phillip to Michael Rae. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for 5 runs, overthrow by Chase, mis-fielded by Seales.
Anderson Phillip to Michael Rae. Reverse Swing-In length ball, middle stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Imlach.
OUT! Caught. Anderson Phillip to Jacob Duffy. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to fine leg, caught by Roach. Another one bites the dust.
Anderson Phillip to Jacob Duffy. Seaming away short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Imlach.
FOUR! Anderson Phillip to Jacob Duffy. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past long on for 4 runs.
FOUR! Justin Greaves to Zak Foulkes. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge past third man for 4 runs.
OUT! Caught. Jacob Duffy to Ojay Shields. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg, caught by Rae. That's it. West Indies are all out for 128, leading by 55 runs. Kavem Hodge played a steady hand with 35, while Justin Greaves contributed a valuable 25. New Zealand's bowlers were excellent once again. Jacob Duffy led the way with a brilliant five-wicket haul, while Michael Rae chipped in with three wickets to keep the pressure firmly. It should be an easy chase for New Zealand, but can the West Indies bowlers create some pressure and make a game of it? Let's see how the final innings unfold.
FOUR! Jacob Duffy to Ojay Shields. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs.
Michael Rae to Ojay Shields. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, top edge in the air uncontrolled to cover for 1 run, fielded by Williamson.
FOUR! Michael Rae to Ojay Shields. Length ball, outside off stump backing away Slog, well timed past long on for 4 runs.
OUT! Caught. Michael Rae to Jayden Seales. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, outside edge, caught by Hay. Nine down for West Indies.
Michael Rae to Kemar Roach. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 1 run, run save by Duffy.
Michael Rae to Kemar Roach. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Hay.
FOUR! Michael Rae to Kemar Roach. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.
Jacob Duffy to Jayden Seales. Length ball, off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Jacob Duffy to Jayden Seales. Short, down leg side swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Jacob Duffy to Jayden Seales. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Conway.
Jacob Duffy to Jayden Seales. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Jacob Duffy to Jayden Seales. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Hay.
OUT! Caught. Jacob Duffy to Tevin Imlach. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge to second slip, caught by Latham. Jacob Duffy is on a hat-trick.
Michael Rae to Kemar Roach. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Michael Rae to Kemar Roach. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Conway.
Michael Rae to Kemar Roach. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Conway.
Michael Rae to Kemar Roach. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Michael Rae to Kemar Roach. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Michael Rae to Tevin Imlach. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Ravindra.
OUT! L.B.W. Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, hit pad. Excellent review from New Zealand.
Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Conway.
FOUR! Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Williamson.
Michael Rae to Tevin Imlach. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Conway.
Michael Rae to Justin Greaves. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot flick, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Duffy.
Michael Rae to Justin Greaves. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs.
Michael Rae to Tevin Imlach. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Duffy.
FOUR! Anderson Phillip to Kane Williamson. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. New Zealand win by 9 wickets! They've bounced back in style at the Basin Reserve to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series. Devon Conway played a composed innings of 28 to guide the chase comfortably. West Indies fought hard, but the target was simply too small to defend. They'll now look to regroup and come back stronger in the third Test. Jacob Duffy is the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance.
FOUR! Anderson Phillip to Kane Williamson. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Anderson Phillip to Kane Williamson. In-swinging length ball, to leg on the front foot working, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Roach.
No ball Anderson Phillip to Kane Williamson. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler and it was a no ball.
FOUR! Anderson Phillip to Kane Williamson. Out-swinging back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed past deep point for 4 runs.
Anderson Phillip to Kane Williamson. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Imlach.
Anderson Phillip to Kane Williamson. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Campbell.
FOUR! Ojay Shields to Devon Conway. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
Wide Ojay Shields to Devon Conway. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run.
FOUR! Ojay Shields to Devon Conway. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, mis-timed past third man for 4 runs.
Ojay Shields to Devon Conway. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, Gloved back to bowler for no runs.
FOUR! Ojay Shields to Devon Conway. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Ojay Shields to Devon Conway. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Phillip.
Ojay Shields to Devon Conway. In-swinging length ball, middle stump on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Imlach.
Wide Ojay Shields to Devon Conway. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Imlach.
Anderson Phillip to Kane Williamson. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Seales.
Anderson Phillip to Kane Williamson. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Imlach.
FOUR! Anderson Phillip to Kane Williamson. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge past fine leg for 4 runs.
Anderson Phillip to Kane Williamson. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Chase.
Anderson Phillip to Kane Williamson. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Imlach.
OUT! Caught. Anderson Phillip to Tom Latham. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to third slip, caught by Hodge. Anderson Phillip gets his man.
Ojay Shields to Devon Conway. In-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Imlach.
Ojay Shields to Devon Conway. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by King.
Ojay Shields to Devon Conway. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Campbell.
FOUR! Ojay Shields to Devon Conway. Out-swinging length ball, middle stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep point for 4 runs.
Ojay Shields to Devon Conway. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to fourth slip for no runs, fielded by Hope.
Ojay Shields to Devon Conway. Out-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, for no runs, fielded by Imlach.
Jayden Seales to Tom Latham. In-swinging yorker, down leg side on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Imlach.
Jayden Seales to Tom Latham. In-swinging length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Imlach.
Jayden Seales to Tom Latham. Out-swinging length ball, middle stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Imlach.