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New Zealand vs West Indies Live Score, 1st T20I (New Zealand National Cricket Team vs West Indies National Cricket Team):<\/strong> A thrilling five-match T20I series is set to unfold in Auckland as Mitchell Santner\u2019s New Zealand take on Shai Hope\u2019s in-form West Indies. The hosts will be eager to bounce back after recent defeats against England and Australia, while the visitors arrive full of confidence following a dominant 3-0 whitewash over Bangladesh. NZ vs WI \u2013 Squad<\/strong><\/p>\n New Zealand:<\/strong> Tim Robinson, Devon Conway(w), Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner(c), Zakary Foulkes, Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell Hay<\/p>\n West Indies:<\/strong> Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Shai Hope(w\/c), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Khary Pierre, Jayden Seales, Shamar Springer, Amir Jangoo, Matthew Forde, Ackeem Auguste<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
New Zealand will be without star batter Kane Williamson, who recently retired from T20 internationals, but will be boosted by the return of leg-spinner Ish Sodhi, who missed the England series. For the West Indies, the comeback of Matthew Forde from a shoulder injury strengthens their bowling unit, while all-rounder Shamar Springer adds valuable depth in the absence of Ramon Simmons and Jediah Blades. Both teams have plenty of match-winners and are evenly balanced on paper. However, the West Indies\u2019 recent T20 form and aggressive approach could give them a slight edge. Still, New Zealand\u2019s familiarity with home conditions and tactical depth make them formidable opponents. With contrasting styles and strong line-ups, the stage is perfectly set for a closely fought, high-energy contest between two proud cricketing nations.<\/p>\n