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2nd Test, West Indies in New Zealand, 3 Test Series, 2025
NZ NZ
24/0 (9.0)
WI WI
205 (75.0)
New Zealand trail by 181 runs
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New Zealand vs West Indies, 2nd Test Commentary, Live Updates

NZ vs WI, 2025 - Test Live Commentary

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Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington , Dec 10, 2025
New Zealand New Zealand 24/0 (9.0)
CRR: 2.67
West Indies West Indies 205
New Zealand trail by 181 runs
That's a wrap on Day 1! The Kiwis have dominated proceedings, bowling out the West Indies for 205 and heading into the break without losing a wicket. A brilliant day for New Zealand, and the momentum is certainly with them. Looking forward to seeing what Day 2 brings. The action resumes at 10 pm GMT (previous day), with the buildup starting an hour earlier. Thanks for tuning in, cheers!
New Zealand pacer Michael Rae shared his thoughts on his impressive debut performance, revealing that he had received the news of his potential inclusion just a couple of days ago, and the past few days had been surreal for him. He expressed his excitement to have taken his first wicket in Test format and acknowledged that he had learned a thing or two during the day, adjusting his game at the right time to bag a few wickets, and was thrilled to have pulled one back and caught the edge, with Daryl taking it safely. Rae attributed his success to his pace, stating that he is a bit quicker than many, which gave him confidence, and praised the West Indies batters, saying they are excellent cricketers who would punish any mistakes. He lauded his fellow bowlers, Jacob Duffy, and Zakary Foulkes, who had bowled beautifully but were unlucky to not get many wickets, and felt that bowling out the West Indies on the first day and getting to bat on the same day was a good feeling, crediting Tom Latham for his honest and consistent messaging, which helped the team reap rewards in the last session.
In reply to the West Indies' first innings total, the Kiwis' openers, Tom Latham and Devon Conway, got off to a solid start, putting on 24 runs together in 9 overs without giving the Windies' bowlers much to celebrate. They're looking comfortable at the crease, and if they can continue to build on this foundation, the Kiwis could be in a great position. A solid opening partnership will be crucial, and if they can get it right, it could set the tone for the rest of the innings.
The injury to Blair Tickner will be a major concern for the Kiwis. Blair Tickner probably dislocated his shoulder while trying to save runs at fine leg is a significant blow, especially considering how crucial pacers' injuries were in the previous game. With Tickner's availability in doubt for the rest of the game, the Kiwis will be relying heavily on their batters to provide a healthy cushion.
The lower order tried to put in the hard yards and show some grit, but they couldn't add much despite chewing up a few deliveries. Glenn Phillips' dismissal of Tevin Imlach made inroads into the tail, and the rest of the tail failed to add significant runs. The New Zealand bowlers' pressure and precision ultimately paid off, restricting the West Indies to 205 all out.
The West Indies' batting lineup showed promise, but ultimately fell short. Shai Hope, John Campbell, Brandon King, and Roston Chase all got starts but were dismissed at crucial moments, preventing them from capitalizing on their good beginnings. Blair Tickner's superb bowling was instrumental in breaking through the Windies' batting order, claiming 4 wickets. Michael Rae also had an impressive performance, taking 3 wickets.
Stumps on Day 1 and what a day it's been! The West Indies were put in to bat and started strong, thanks to John Campbell and Brandon King's 66-run opening partnership. However, they lost two wickets at the same score, taking some of the momentum away. The middle order tried to steady the ship, with Shai Hope top-scoring with 48, but unfortunately, the batters below him struggled to contribute significantly, leading to a disappointing total of 205 all out.
End Of The Over 9 : 24/0
2 Runs
  • 1 WD 8.1
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
D. Conway
16 (26)
T. Latham
7 (28)
O. Shields
1-0-2-0
8.6
0
Ojay Shields To Devon Conway
Fullish, on off, Devon Conway leans on the delivery and blocks it to the cover region. That would be it for Stumps on Day 1.
8.5
1
Ojay Shields To Tom Latham
On a length, around middle, Tom Latham tucks it to wide of square leg for a quick single.
8.4
0
Ojay Shields To Tom Latham
On a length, just outside off, Tom Latham rocks back and tries to defend it down but the ball gets the thin outside edge and bounces toward the second slip fielder.
8.3
0
Ojay Shields To Tom Latham
Back of a length, across the left-hander, Tom Latham makes a leave.
8.2
0
Ojay Shields To Tom Latham
On a length, wide outside off, Tom Latham isn't bother to offer any shot at it.
8.1
0
Ojay Shields To Tom Latham
Back of a length, on middle, Tom Latham looks to tuck it to the leg side, but the ball connects the shoulder part of the bat. The ball flies flat and drops right between the two fielders of backward point and gully.
8.1
wd
Ojay Shields To Tom Latham
WIDE! Ojay Shields starts off with a bouncer, which sails over the helmet of the batter. Wided by the umpire.
End Of The Over 8 : 22/0
1 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 17.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
D. Conway
16 (25)
T. Latham
6 (23)
J. Seales
4-1-10-0
7.6
0
Jayden Seales To Devon Conway
Back of a length, around off, Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone.
7.5
0
Jayden Seales To Devon Conway
Jayden Seales now switches the side and sprints from around the wicket to bang a shorter on. Devon Conway squats under it.
7.4
1
Jayden Seales To Tom Latham
Pitches it up, on leg, Tom Latham flicks it to the deep fine leg for a comfortable single.
7.3
0
Jayden Seales To Tom Latham
Back of a length, down the leg side, Tom Latham lets it travel to the keeper.
7.2
0
Jayden Seales To Tom Latham
On a length, around leg, Tom Latham hops and dabs it to the leg side.
7.1
0
Jayden Seales To Tom Latham
Jayden Seales continues to bowl over the stumps. On a length, angling across. Tom Latham makes a leave.
Last two over before the Stumps on Day 1.
End Of The Over 7 : 21/0
0 Runs
  • 06.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
D. Conway
16 (23)
T. Latham
5 (19)
K. Roach
4-2-12-0
6.6
0
Kemar Roach To Devon Conway
Fullish, on off and middle, Devon Conway defends it to the off side.
6.5
0
Kemar Roach To Devon Conway
Back of a length, wide outside of, Devon Conway leaves it alone.
6.4
0
Kemar Roach To Devon Conway
On a hard length, on off and middle, Devon Conway looks to defend it to his front but gets beaten on the inside edge.
6.3
0
Kemar Roach To Devon Conway
Back of a length, on off, Devon Conway fends it away.
6.2
0
Kemar Roach To Devon Conway
On a length wide outside off, Devon Conway makes a leave.
6.1
0
Kemar Roach To Devon Conway
On a length, on middle, Devon Conway fends it down.
End Of The Over 6 : 21/0
0 Runs
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
T. Latham
5 (19)
D. Conway
16 (17)
J. Seales
3-1-9-0
5.6
0
Jayden Seales To Tom Latham
Back of a length, on off, Tom Latham bunts it to the off side. Maiden over from Jayden Seales!
5.5
0
Jayden Seales To Tom Latham
On a length, just outside off, Tom Latham dabs it down the deck.
5.4
0
Jayden Seales To Tom Latham
On a length, angling across the batter, Tom Latham lets this one through as well.
5.3
0
Jayden Seales To Tom Latham
Back of a length, outside off, Tom Latham leaves it alone.
5.2
0
Jayden Seales To Tom Latham
Back of a length, wide outside off, Tom Latham lets it travel to the keeper.
5.1
0
Jayden Seales To Tom Latham
Jayden Seales now scoots over the wicket, angling across the left-hander, just outside off, Tom Latham lifts his willow up and makes a leave.
End Of The Over 5 : 21/0
7 Runs
  • 14.1
  • 44.2
  • 24.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
D. Conway
16 (17)
T. Latham
5 (13)
K. Roach
3-1-12-0
4.6
0
Kemar Roach To Devon Conway
Full, on the stumps, Devon Conway punches it back to the bowler.
4.5
0
Kemar Roach To Devon Conway
Full-length delivery outside off, Devon Conway drives it but straight to the cover fielder.
4.4
0
Kemar Roach To Devon Conway
Back of a length, wide outside off, Devon Conway shoulder arms the delivery.
4.3
2
Kemar Roach To Devon Conway
On a length, outside off, Devon Conway steers it past the point fielder for a couple of runs.
4.2
4
Kemar Roach To Devon Conway
FOUR! Glorious from Devon Conway! Full-length delivery, just outside off, shaping it away. Conway holds back and drives it gently through cover for four more runs.
4.1
1
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
Good-length delivery, just outside off, Tom Latham steers it to left of point for a single.
End Of The Over 4 : 14/0
4 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 43.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
D. Conway
10 (12)
T. Latham
4 (12)
J. Seales
2-0-9-0
3.6
0
Jayden Seales To Devon Conway
On a hard length, outside off, Devon Conway lets the ball travel to the keeper.
3.5
0
Jayden Seales To Devon Conway
Fuller, on middle, shaping it in, Devon Conway flicks it to mid-wicket for no run.
3.4
0
Jayden Seales To Devon Conway
Back of a length, wide outside off, Devon Conway leaves it alone.
3.3
4
Jayden Seales To Devon Conway
FOUR! CRACKED! Short of a length, wide outside off, Devon Conway cuts it hard through point for a boundary.
3.2
0
Jayden Seales To Devon Conway
On a length, on leg, Devon Conway flicks it to mid-wicket for no run.
3.1
0
Jayden Seales To Devon Conway
Appeal yet again from West Indies but the umpire turned it down! Back of a length, pitching it around the fifth stump and swings it in toward middle. Devon Conway rocks back and flick it but misses and thumps his back thigh pad. Height is the issue over here.
End Of The Over 3 : 10/0
5 Runs
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 22.3
  • 02.4
  • 22.5
  • 02.6
T. Latham
4 (12)
D. Conway
6 (6)
K. Roach
2-1-5-0
2.6
0
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
Back of a length, outside off, Tom Latham lifts his willow up, to make a leave.
2.5
2
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
On a length, on middle, Tom Latham hops a bit and clips it to the left of the square leg fielder for a brace.
2.4
0
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
Short of a length, wide outside off, Tom Latham makes a leave at it.
2.3
2
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
Pitches it up, outside off, Tom Latham drives it past the cover fielder for a brace.
2.2
0
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
Fullish, outside off, Tom Latham looks to defend it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
2.1
1
Kemar Roach To Devon Conway
On a length, outside off, Devon Conway pushes it to point for one.
End Of The Over 2 : 5/0
5 Runs
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 41.4
  • 11.5
  • 01.6
T. Latham
0 (7)
D. Conway
5 (5)
J. Seales
1-0-5-0
1.6
0
Jayden Seales To Tom Latham
DROPPED! It was a tough chance though! Seales fires this one on a good length, on middle. Tom Latham, without any footwork, looks to tuck it away. The ball gets the connection on the handle of the batter. The ball loops a bit up and fails much short of the desperate one-handed dive of the bowler.
1.5
1
Jayden Seales To Devon Conway
Back of a length, on middle and leg, Devon Conway nudges it to the leg side for a single.
1.4
4
Jayden Seales To Devon Conway
FOUR! Devon Conway is off the mark with that boundary! Fuller, angling it down the leg side, Devon Conway tickles it away toward the deep fine leg fence for a boundary.
1.3
0
Jayden Seales To Devon Conway
Back of a length, angling in around off and middle, Devon Conway rocks back and blocks it down.
1.2
0
Jayden Seales To Devon Conway
On a length, around off, Devon Conway dabs it to the cover region.
1.1
0
Jayden Seales To Devon Conway
Appeal right away from Seales, but no says the umpire! Jayden Seales scoots from round the wicket and dishes a fuller, pitching it just outside off and swings in sharply. Conway gets on his front foot to push it to the cover, but the ball pings on the pad. The ball is missing down the leg side.
Who will share the new ball then? Jayden Seales it is!
End Of The Over 1 : 0/0
0 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
T. Latham
0 (6)
D. Conway
0 (0)
K. Roach
1-1-0-0
0.6
0
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
Beaten! Full-length delivery, just outside off and swinging it away from the batter. Tom Latham lunges to defend it down the deck but gets beaten on the outside edge.
0.5
0
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
Back of a length, wide outside off, Tom Latham shoulder arms the delivery.
0.4
0
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
A bit fuller, and just outside off, shaping a bit away. Tom Latham looks to defend at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
0.3
0
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
On a hard length,  wide outside off, Tom Latham isn't bother to offer any shot at it.
0.2
0
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
Back of a length, on middle, Tom Latham nudges it to the leg side for no run.
0.1
0
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
Back of a length to start, wide outside off, Tom Latham makes a leave at it.
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Match Info
  • Venue Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss New Zealand won the toss and elected to field
  • Umpire Allahudien Paleker (SA), Paul Reiffel (AUS) and Alex Wharf (ENG)
  • Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
  • Stumps: New Zealand 24/0 in 9.0 overs
  • T Latham dropped on 0 by J Seals in 1.6 overs
  • Innings Break: West Indies 205/10 in 75.0 overs
  • West Indies 200/8 in 70.1 overs
  • Drinks: West Indies 195/7 in 66.2 overs
  • T Imlach dropped on 9 by B Tickner in 64.4 overs
  • Referral 3 (61.6): NZ against A Phillip (LBW) Unsuccessful (NZ: 2, WI: 3)
  • Referral 2 (60.3): NZ against K Roach (LBW) Successful (NZ: 3, WI: 3)
  • Tea: West Indies 175/4 in 54.0 overs
  • West Indies 153/3 in 45.2 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 95 balls between S Hope (33) and R Chase (17)
  • Drinks: West Indies 131/3 in 40.0 overs
  • West Indies 100/3 in 30.3 overs
  • Lunch: West Indies 92/2 in 27.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (16.4): B King against NZ (LBW) Unsuccessful (NZ: 3, WI: 3) (Retained)
  • Drinks: West Indies 61/0 in 15.0 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 53 off 82 balls between J Campbell (24) and B King (25)
  • West Indies 53/0 in 13.3 overs
  • J Campbell dropped on 23 by T Latham in 10.4 overs
  • M Hay and M Rae makes their Test debut for New Zealand
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