West Indies:190 / 10 (45.2)| Live Cricket Score, Today Match BetweenWest Indies vs New Zealand:- Zee News

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UPDATE 3.38 am IST - There is some good news! The umpires have decided to get on with the play.

UPDATE 3.33 am IST (10.03 pm GMT, the previous day) - The live scenes from the ground depict the covers are on. There has been a bit of rain and it is gloomy out there. The umpires are currently out in the middle and hopefully, it is only a short delay. Stick around for further updates.

The visitors have not been able to play out their 50 overs! What a bowling performance from West IndiesÂ here. They have absolutely dominated an established batting lineup with two debutants in their bowling ranks. The decision to stack their team heavily with spinners has worked for the Windies. The pitch has done wonders for the slower bowlers asÂ they have stifled New Zealand and restricted them to an under-par score of 190.

Right then, we shall take a short break and return for West Indies' reply. They have a strong batting lineup but lack consistency and West IndiesÂ will hope that they are able to get them over the finish line. New ZealandÂ have gone into the game with just two frontline spinners, unlike their opponents who had three. There is assistance for the bowlers and they will be hoping to put on a disciplined performance. They need early wickets if they are to have a chance in this game. Do join us soon.Â

Yannic CariahÂ comes up for a chat and heÂ says that it is a great feeling as he worked hard for years to reach here and it feels good. Adds that when he came on to bowl, he tried to express himself and he is grateful that it came off. Says that the wicket will get better and praises Akeal HoseinÂ for the way he bowled. Ends by saying that he is confident that the batters will chase it down and the key is to put pressure on the bowlers from the get-go.

The hosts will be most pleased with the way the bowlers have executed their plans today. This has been one of the most complete bowling performances we have seen from the Windies in the recent past. The fast bowlers, at the start of the innings, were unable to get wickets but the introduction of spinners towards the end of the first Powerplay completely turned the game in the favor of theÂ West Indies. They kept pegging away at the wickets with Akeal HoseinÂ clearly the pick of the bowlers takin

New ZealandÂ started off well with a 41-run opening partnership but lost both their openers in quick succession. The scoring dropped drastically after the West IndiesÂ brought on their spinners into the attack. The skipper Kane WilliamsonÂ hung around for a bit but kept losing his partners at the other end. When he was dismissed, New ZealandÂ were six down for the score of 122 on the board. The lower order chipped in with a few runs to push their total close to the 200 mark. New ZealandÂ will be

Alzarri Joseph to Trent Boult, ! DRAGGED ON! That is it for the New ZealandÂ innings as they have been bowled out with 28 balls still to go. Alzarri JosephÂ bowls this on a length and outside off, Trent BoultÂ looks to make room by going to the leg side but he moves a bit too far away from the ball. He tries to poke at the ball from there but only manages to get an inside edge onto the stumps. New ZealandÂ finish on 190 runs here.

Alzarri Joseph to Trent Boult, This is banged short and on middle, Trent BoultÂ looks for the upper cut but cannot connect.

Jason Holder to Lockie Ferguson, A slower bumper now, over leg stump. Lockie FergusonÂ tries to fend it away but gets himself in an awkward position and misses the ball completely.

Alzarri JosephÂ is brought back into the attack.

Jason Holder to Lockie Ferguson, Sharp bouncer! This is banged short and on middle and leg, Lockie FergusonÂ goes for the pull taking his eyes off the ball. He misses and it goes towards the keeper where he grabs it and appeals for the catch but the umpires says no. Nicholas Pooran, however goes for the review but UltraEdge shows that there is no bat involved and the decision remains NOT .

Jason Holder to Trent Boult, No hat-trick for Holder. This is slower, on a length and on off, Trent BoultÂ pushes it towards point for one and gets off the mark.

Jason Holder to Tim Southee, ! TIMBER! Jason HolderÂ is on a hat-trick here! Holder goes full and pace on now, angling it into leg stump. Tim SoutheeÂ moves a long way across the off stump as he attempts the scoop. The ball sneaks under his willow and goes on to shatter the leg stump. This is a good comeback from Holder after receiving a bit of stick early in the innings and New ZealandÂ are just one wicket away from getting bundled out.

Trent BoultÂ is the last man in for New Zealand. Also, Jason HolderÂ is on a hat-trick now.

Lockie FergusonÂ is the next batsman in for New Zealand.

Jason Holder to Mitchell Santner, ! CAUGHT! Jason HolderÂ gets himself in the wickets column and Mitchell SantnerÂ departs after showing some fight. Slower delivery, bowled into the deck and over middle stump.Â Santner takes it on but gets it off the top edge.Â The ball goes high and towards deep mid-wicket where Jermaine BlackwoodÂ takes a well-judged catch.

Jason Holder to Tim Southee, ! The effort was brilliant though! This is full and wide, Tim SoutheeÂ goes deep in his crease and thumps it towards long on. Shamarh BrooksÂ over there times his jump well and sticks out a right hand to pouch it but drops it before falling over the ropes. Just a single then.

Jason Holder (7-1-37-0)Â has been brought back into the attack now.

Akeal Hosein to Tim Southee, Around middle, Southee forces it off the back foot down the ground for one more. End of a brilliant spell by Akeal Hosein. His figures read, 10-0-28-3!

Akeal HoseinÂ comes back into the attack for his final over. His figures so far reads as (9-0-26-3).

Akeal Hosein to Mitchell Santner, Flatter delivery, around off,Â Santner rocks back and plays it past point for a single.

Akeal Hosein to Mitchell Santner, Swing and a miss! This is fired in around off stump. Mitchell SantnerÂ looks to dispatch at it downtown but completely misses the ball.

Akeal Hosein to Mitchell Santner, This is darted in at the pads,Â Santner tickles it towards backward square leg.

Akeal Hosein to Mitchell Santner, Quicker delivery, turning into the pads,Â Santner goes on the back foot and keeps it out.

Akeal Hosein to Mitchell Santner, Hosein comes from over the wicket and angles it in, on a shorter length and from around off.Â Santner backs away and taps it towards covers.

Yannic Cariah to Tim Southee, Length, around middle and this is pushed back towards the bowler.

Yannic Cariah to Tim Southee, ! Nicely done! Tossed up again, full and around middle. Tim SoutheeÂ gets underneath it and plays a lofted drive right back over the bowler's head to pick up a boundary.

Yannic Cariah to Mitchell Santner, Tossed up, on middle,Â Santner shimmies down the track, turns it into a full toss and works it down to long on for just a run.

Yannic Cariah to Tim Southee, Full, on middle and leg and this is heaved away towards wide long on for a single.

Yannic Cariah to Mitchell Santner, Flighted, around off,Â Santner eases it towards covers and picks up a run.

Yannic Cariah to Mitchell Santner, ! A lucky boundary for Mitchell SantnerÂ but he won't mind. This is tossed up around off,Â Santner dances down the track and looks to loft it but gets beaten in the flight. The ball goes off the inside edge and past leg stump, running away into the fine leg fence.

Jason Holder to Mitchell Santner, Back of a length and slanted across the batter.Â Santner hangs back and pulls it well in front of mid-wicket for a single.

Jason Holder to Tim Southee, In the air but safe! This is banged in short and over middle, Tim SoutheeÂ looks to take it on but gets a top edge that flies down fine towards third man. Just a single is taken.

Jason Holder to Mitchell Santner, Pace off and into the pitch, around off and the ball keeps a bit low.Â Santner adjusts well and pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.

Jason Holder to Mitchell Santner, ! Back of a length again and around off,Â Santner rocks back and flat-bats it past the man at mid on for a cracking boundary.

Jason Holder to Mitchell Santner, Back of a length, angling across the left-hander.Â Santner lets it through to the keeper.

Jason Holder to Mitchell Santner, Holder comes back into the attack and starts off with a short ball outside off. Mitchell SantnerÂ tries to take it on but misses.

Yannic Cariah to Tim Southee, Floated, full and on leg stump, Tim SoutheeÂ keeps it out.

Yannic Cariah to Mitchell Santner, Drops it a bit short, Santner goes on the back foot and punches it through covers for one.

Yannic Cariah to Mitchell Santner, Beaten! This is bowled quicker and closer to the off pole, Mitchell SantnerÂ looks to cut but gets beaten past the outside edge.

Yannic Cariah to Tim Southee, Flatter delivery, around off and cut away through point for one.

Yannic Cariah to Tim Southee, An absolute ripper! This is served on a nagging length, on off stump and just skidding through. Tim SoutheeÂ gets pushed onto the back foot and gets beaten past the outside edge as the ball also goes agonizingly over the off stump.

The umpire signals the start of Powerplay 3 which means that the bowling team can now have up to five fielders outside the 30-yard circle. Also, the drizzle is fairly consistent but the players are continuing at the moment.

Yannic Cariah to Tim Southee, Nicely tossed up, around off, Tim SoutheeÂ lofts it over extra cover and picks up a couple of runs.

Kevin Sinclair to Tim Southee, Flights this one up and around off, Tim SoutheeÂ goes for the block but gets a thin outside edge past the keeper and towards short third man. They cross.

Kevin Sinclair to Tim Southee, Flatter and on off again, turning in a bit, Tim SoutheeÂ leaves his stumps but manages to hit it towards point.

Kevin Sinclair to Tim Southee, Slower through the air and on off, turning in, Tom LathamÂ makes room and guides it towards backward point.

Kevin Sinclair to Tim Southee, Quicker one, full and on middle, Tim SoutheeÂ stays there and blocks it to the legs side.

Kevin Sinclair to Mitchell Santner, Goes a bit short now and outside off, Mitchell SantnerÂ goes on his back foot and cuts it towards deep point for a single.

Kevin Sinclair to Mitchell Santner, Floated full and on off, Mitchell SantnerÂ knocks it towards covers.

Tim Southee comes to the crease and there is a light drizzle at the moment as well. Quite handy with the bat and will be looking to play a cameo here.Â

Yannic Cariah to Tim Southee, A googly now, on off, turning in, Tim SoutheeÂ leans on to play at it but decides against it at the last moment. End of a successful over.

Yannic Cariah to Tim Southee, Flatter delivery, short and around off, Tim SoutheeÂ stays back and pushes it towards covers.

Yannic Cariah to Michael Bracewell, ! LBW! Plumb in front! Yannic CariahÂ gets the breakthrough for his side and picks up his maiden ODI wicket. This is nicely tossed up, on off stump and turning into the left-hander.Â Michael BracewellÂ tries to defend off the front foot but gets beaten by the turn and gets pinged on the pads. There is a loud appeal for lbw and the umpire gives it out. Bracewell has a word with his partner and reviews. There is no spike on UltraEdge and its three reds

Yannic Cariah to Mitchell Santner, Floated, full and on middle, Mitchell SantnerÂ makes room and punches it past point for one.

Yannic Cariah to Mitchell Santner, A bit short and on middle, Mitchell SantnerÂ tucks it away to mid-wicket.

Yannic Cariah to Mitchell Santner, Good leave!Â This is pushed through quicker and on off, turning in, Mitchell SantnerÂ leaves it alone.

Kevin Sinclair to Michael Bracewell, Flights this one up and around off, Michael BracewellÂ guides it towards point.

Kevin Sinclair to Michael Bracewell, Tossed up and on off, Michael BracewellÂ leans on and blocks it to covers.

Kevin Sinclair to Michael Bracewell, Floated and around leg, Michael BracewellÂ looks to work it to the leg side but gets an inside edge towards short leg.

Kevin Sinclair to Michael Bracewell, A bit short and on middle, Michael BracewellÂ this time tucks it away through mid-wicket for a brace.

Kevin Sinclair to Michael Bracewell, Tossed up, full and on middle, angling in.Â Michael BracewellÂ looks to flick it but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is a slight appeal for LBW but turned down.

Kevin Sinclair to Michael Bracewell, Slower through the air and on off, turning away, Michael BracewellÂ guides it towards point wiht the outer half.

Yannic Cariah to Mitchell Santner, Quicker through the air and on middle, turning in , Mitchell SantnerÂ gets cramped but manages to block it to the off side.

Yannic Cariah to Mitchell Santner, ! Lovely shot! This is again a bit short and on off, Mitchell SantnerÂ goes on his back foot and crunches it wide of the mid off fielder for a boundary.

Yannic Cariah to Mitchell Santner, Tossed up, short and on off, Mitchell SantnerÂ pushes it towards point.

Yannic Cariah to Michael Bracewell, Much better this time. Yannic CariahÂ floats this up and around off, Michael BracewellÂ slaps it down to long off for a single.

Yannic Cariah to Michael Bracewell, ! A poor delivery and punished. This is short again and on middle, Michael BracewellÂ hangs back and pulls it towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.

Yannic Cariah to Mitchell Santner, Starts with a short delivery and on middle, turning in, Mitchell SantnerÂ makes room and guides it with a opened face towards deep point for a single.

Yannic CariahÂ (5-0-23-0) is brought back into the attack.

Jason Holder to Michael Bracewell, This is shorter in length and outside off, Michael BracewellÂ goes for the cut over point but gets an inside edge onto the ground.

Jason Holder to Michael Bracewell, A good-length delivery and on off again, Michael BracewellÂ knocks it towards covers.

Jason Holder to Michael Bracewell, ! Good shot this by Bracewell. Jason HolderÂ bowls this short and on middle, Michael BracewellÂ gets into position quickly and pulls it in front of square on the leg side for a boundary.

Jason Holder to Mitchell Santner, Jason HolderÂ again lands this on a good length and outside off, angling away, Mitchell SantnerÂ slices it towards third man for a single.

Jason Holder to Mitchell Santner, Length again and around off this time, Mitchell SantnerÂ stays back and pushes this towards covers.

Jason Holder to Mitchell Santner, Serves this on a length and on middle, Mitchell SantnerÂ blocks it back to the bowler.

Kevin Sinclair to Michael Bracewell, ! Edged and dropped! Then some shoddy fielding into the deep!Â

Kevin Sinclair to Michael Bracewell, Kevin SinclairÂ decides to flight this one slower in the air and full outside off, Michael BracewellÂ defends this back to the bowler.Â

Kevin Sinclair to Mitchell Santner, This one is also fired in short and into the stumps, Mitchell SantnerÂ makes room and cuts this to deep point for a single.Â

Kevin Sinclair to Michael Bracewell, Bowls a quicker delivery full and on off, Michael BracewellÂ works this towards long on for a single.Â

Kevin Sinclair to Michael Bracewell, ! A much-needed boundary for New Zealand! Kevin SinclairÂ floats this one full and in line with the stumps, Michael BracewellÂ leans forward and works this past the mid on fielder for a boundary to long on.Â

Kevin Sinclair to Michael Bracewell, Kevin SinclairÂ flights this one full outside off. Defended towards the cover fielder.Â

Jason Holder to Michael Bracewell, Bowls a full delivery in line with stumps, Michael BracewellÂ works this to square leg and takes a run.Â

Jason Holder to Mitchell Santner, Pulls his length back a fraction and outside the off pole. Mitchell SantnerÂ stands tall and punches the ball to deep point for a single.

Jason Holder to Mitchell Santner, This one is a fraction full but still outside off stump, Mitchell SantnerÂ plays this with soft hands towards short cover,Â

Jason Holder to Mitchell Santner, Jason HolderÂ keeps bowling good length and the outside off stump line. Mitchell SantnerÂ knocks this towards covers.Â

Jason Holder to Michael Bracewell, Jason HolderÂ begins with a good-length delivery served outside off, Michael BracewellÂ raises his arms and leaves this one alone.Â

Jason Holder to Michael Bracewell, Bowls on a good length once again and outside off, Michael BracewellÂ guides this to third man for a single.Â

DRINKS! Well, West IndiesÂ have got the visitors in a stranglehold at the moment. Their bowlers have been spot on with their lengths and have picked up wickets as well. There was a good stand brewing between Kane WilliamsonÂ and Daryl MitchellÂ but Joseph's double-strike has sent both of them back to the pavilion, leaving the Kiwi lower order a lot to do. Can Santner and Bracewell lead some sort of a fightback? Or will the Windies wrap things up in a hurry? Also, Jason HolderÂ comes back into th

Kevin Sinclair to Michael Bracewell, A loopy delivery served full and in line with the stumps, Michael BracewellÂ taps this back down the pitch towards the bowler.Â

Kevin Sinclair to Michael Bracewell, Gives a bit of room outside off and bowls this full, Michael BracewellÂ punches this towards long off and takes a run to keep strike. Just three runs coming from this over. The spinners are keeping it really tight.Â

Kevin Sinclair to Mitchell Santner, Goes back to bowling short and outside off, Mitchell SantnerÂ goes deep in the crease and works the ball towards deep cover to get off the mark with a single.Â

Kevin Sinclair to Mitchell Santner, Flights this one full and on middle, Mitchell SantnerÂ defends this to the left of the bowler.Â

Kevin Sinclair to Michael Bracewell, Kevin SinclairÂ pulls his length back once again and outside off, Michael BracewellÂ rocks back and plays the ball to deep point for a single.Â

Kevin Sinclair to Michael Bracewell, Kevin SinclairÂ bowls this a bitÂ short and outside off, Michael BracewellÂ looks to cut this square but gets beaten.Â

Two left-handers at the crease and the off-spinner, Kevin SinclairÂ is brought back into the attack.

Alzarri Joseph to Mitchell Santner, Continues bowling full now but outside off this time. Mitchell SantnerÂ knocks the ball straight to mid off.Â

Alzarri Joseph to Michael Bracewell, Alzarri JosephÂ serves this a fraction full and on middle and leg, Michael BracewellÂ flicks this to deep mid-wicket for a single.Â

Alzarri Joseph to Michael Bracewell, Alzarri JosephÂ bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. There is extra bounce from the wicket and the ball takes a leading edge and falls back onto the pitch as Michael BracewellÂ looks to work this leg side.Â

Alzarri Joseph to Michael Bracewell, ! A lucky one but he won't mind. Joseph bangs this one short and on middle, Michael BracewellÂ goes for the pull a bit late and gets a top edge over the keeper and the ball races away to the fence.

Alzarri Joseph to Michael Bracewell, On a length and on the fifth stump line, Michael BracewellÂ guides it towards point.

Alzarri Joseph to Michael Bracewell, This is on a hard length and on middle and off, Michael BracewellÂ stays back and blocks it down the pitch.

Akeal Hosein to Mitchell Santner, Flights this one full and angling into the pads, Mitchell SantnerÂ gets a stride forward and ushes at it. Gets an inside edge onto his pads. Just one run from the over.

Akeal Hosein to Mitchell Santner, Short once again and angling into the pads, Mitchell SantnerÂ clips this towards mid-wicket.Â

Akeal Hosein to Mitchell Santner, A fraction short and served outside off, Mitchell SantnerÂ goes back in the crease and knocks the ball to covers.

Akeal Hosein to Michael Bracewell, Akeal HoseinÂ flights this one full and angling into the stumps, Michael BracewellÂ shimmies down the wicket and knocks the ball to long on for a single.Â

Akeal Hosein to Michael Bracewell, This is full and outside off, Michael BracewellÂ goes back in the crease and looks to defend. The ball catches the bottom end of the bat and almost spins back onto the stumps.Â

Akeal Hosein to Michael Bracewell, Akeal HoseinÂ bowls this full and angling down leg, Michael BracewellÂ looks to clip this leg side butÂ misses. Goes past his legs but is not called wide by the umpire.Â

Mitchell SantnerÂ makes his way to the crease. Now it is up to the lower order of New ZealandÂ to take them to safety. Also, Akeal Hosein (8-0-25-3)Â comes back into the attack now.

Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, !Â EDGED AND GONE! A huge moment in the game as Alzarri JosephÂ sends the Kiwi skipper packing! Joseph serves this one on a good length, in that channel around off and this one holds its line. There's just a bit of an extra bounce as Kane WilliamsonÂ has a little nibble at it. The ball takes the outside edge and Shai HopeÂ does the rest behind the sticks. Joseph picks up his 20th ODI wicket at this venue and West IndiesÂ are in complete control here.

Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Around the top of off, defended out on the off side.

Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, WIDE! Some aggression from Alzarri JosephÂ as he serves a sharp bouncer over middle. The ball though flies overÂ Williamson's head and a wide is called.

Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, MISFIELD AND ! Back of a length and around off,Â Williamson bends his back a bit and uses the pace of the ball to steer it to the right of third man. Akeal HoseinÂ over there lets it through his hands and it will be a boundary. Joseph doesn't look impressed with that effort.

Alzarri Joseph to Michael Bracewell, Bracewell is underway right away! Joseph switches to around the wicket for the left-hander and angles in a full ball at the toes. Bracewell works it 'round the corner for a single.

Michael BracewellÂ has made his way out to the middle. New Zealand still have some work to do here.Â

Alzarri Joseph to Daryl Mitchell, ! LBW! Alzarri JosephÂ goes a bit wider of the crease and angles in a length ball from around off stump. Daryl MitchellÂ shuffles a touch and looks to work it away leg side but misses. Mitchell gets caught on the crease andÂ pinged on the pads and there is a huge shout for lbw from the bowler but the umpire remains unmoved. Nicholas PooranÂ does eventually opt for the review. The third umpire checks UltraEdge first and finds a flat line on it. Ball Trac

Alzarri Joseph to Daryl Mitchell, Joseph bangs it in halfway down the track and angles it around the batter's helmet. Daryl MitchellÂ tries to get inside the line and pull but misses.

Yannic Cariah to Kane Williamson, On off,Â Williamson defends it off the front foot.

Yannic Cariah to Kane Williamson, Flatter and around off, turning away,Â Williamson works it towards the cover region.

Yannic Cariah to Daryl Mitchell, Flighted, around middle, Mitchell uses his feet and drives it down to long on for a single.

Yannic Cariah to Daryl Mitchell, On a length and on off, blocked out.

Yannic Cariah to Daryl Mitchell, ! Well played! On the pads again, Daryl MitchellÂ gets down on one knee and sweeps it past square to pick up a boundary.

Yannic Cariah to Daryl Mitchell, Risky attempt from Daryl Mitchell. This is fuller and angling down the leg side, Mitchell goes for the reverse sweep but the ball goes off his gloves and lobs up, falling just short of the bowler.

Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Length ball, at 144 clicks and slanted into middle and leg.Â Williamson defends it out on the off side.

Alzarri Joseph to Daryl Mitchell, Back of a length and around off, Daryl MitchellÂ plays it off the back foot and with an angled bat. He gets it to the right of the man at third man and picks up a single.

Alzarri Joseph to Daryl Mitchell, Around the top of off, this is punched off the back foot and towards cover-point.

Alzarri Joseph to Daryl Mitchell, Goes a bit fuller now and on a tighter line around off stump, Mitchell makes another leave as the ball dies on its way to the keeper who spills it.

Nicholas PooranÂ is mixing things up here a bit. Brings back Alzarri JosephÂ (5-0-24-0) into the attack.Â

Alzarri Joseph to Daryl Mitchell, This is banged in short and around off, Mitchell looks to pull but gets taken aback by the extra bounce. The ball goes off the toe end of the bat towards mid off.

Alzarri Joseph to Daryl Mitchell, A length ball, bowled well outside off and just nipping back in late off the deck. Daryl MitchellÂ leaves it alone.

Yannic Cariah to Daryl Mitchell, This is full and bowled at the toes, Daryl MitchellÂ goes deep in his crease and pushes it down to long on for a run.

Yannic Cariah to Kane Williamson, Loopy delivery, around off,Â Williamson presses forward and plays it with soft hands towards cover for a single.

Yannic Cariah to Kane Williamson, On middle, this is pushed back towards the bowler.

Yannic Cariah to Kane Williamson, ! The third time's a charm! Tossed up, full and outside off, Kane WilliamsonÂ reaches out and creams it through covers for a boundary.

Yannic Cariah to Kane Williamson, Very full again and outside off, Kane WilliamsonÂ plays another cover drive and the fielder at extra cover does get a hand on it.

Yannic Cariah to Kane Williamson, Floated up, full and around middle,Â Williamson backs away and drives but straight towards extra cover.

Akeal Hosein to Daryl Mitchell, This is on off stump, Daryl MitchellÂ defends it off the front foot.

Akeal Hosein to Daryl Mitchell, Flighted once again, on off, Mitchell pushes it out onto the off side.

Akeal Hosein to Daryl Mitchell, A touch of flight on this occasion, on off stump and watchfully kept out by Mitchell.

Akeal Hosein to Daryl Mitchell, Quicker and flatter, around off and this is cut away towards point.

Akeal Hosein to Daryl Mitchell, ! A touch of finesse from Daryl Mitchell. Darted in on off stump, Mitchell gets well inside the line of the ball and paddles it fine. The ball trickles away into the vacant boundary there.

Just one over for Alzarri JosephÂ and we go back to spin from bothÂ ends. Akeal HoseinÂ has been brought back into the attack. He has been outstanding conceding 20 runs in his 7 overs and taking three wickets.Â

Akeal Hosein to Kane Williamson, Starts off with a floater, around middle and leg,Â Williamson pushes it down to long on and picks up a run.

Yannic Cariah to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up a bit, around off, stroked away towards extra cover. At the halfway mark, New ZealandÂ are 99/4!

Yannic Cariah to Daryl Mitchell, Straighter line again from Cariah, quicker as well. Mitchell blocks it out.

Yannic Cariah to Daryl Mitchell, ! Nicely played! Around off, Daryl MitchellÂ opts for the reverse sweep and times it to perfection. The ball goes through the short third man region and into the fence.

Yannic Cariah to Daryl Mitchell, Drifts this one onto the pads and looks to turn it away, Mitchell adjusts well and keep it out.

Yannic Cariah to Daryl Mitchell, Nicely bowled! Cariah slows it up a touch and serves it on a nagging length outside off, the ball grips and turns away sharply. Daryl MitchellÂ tries to block off the front foot but gets beaten past the outside edge.

Yannic Cariah to Kane Williamson, Tossed up, full and on off,Â Williamson drives it with the turn and towards deep cover for a single.

Alzarri Joseph to Daryl Mitchell, Shorter again and outside off, Mitchell lets it through to the keeper.

Alzarri Joseph to Daryl Mitchell, Excellent bowling! A pacy bouncer now from Alzarri JosephÂ and over middle stump, Daryl MitchellÂ does well to duck under it.

Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, A tad shorter and wider,Â Williamson hops on the back foot and plays it towards deep point for one.

Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Good length, at 141 clicks and shooting up sharply after pitching.Â Williamson goes on the back foot and punches it out sweetly towards point.

Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, On a hard length and around off,Â Williamson defends it back onto the deck.

Alzarri Joseph to Daryl Mitchell, Starts off with a shortish delivery, well outside off. Daryl MitchellÂ stands tall and taps it through the cover region for a single.

We will have some break from spin now! Alzarri JosephÂ (4-0-22-0) has been brought back into the attack.Â

Yannic Cariah to Kane Williamson, On a length, around the pads and this is clipped away towards mid-wicket.

Yannic Cariah to Kane Williamson, Excellent fielding! This is shorter and wider, turning further away.Â Williamson looks to cut it late but gets a bottom edge. Kyle MayersÂ reacts quickly to his left and makes the stop.

Yannic Cariah to Kane Williamson, Quicker delivery, very full and outside off. This is stroked away towards extra cover.

Yannic Cariah to Daryl Mitchell, Uppish but safe! Tossed up, around off, Daryl MitchellÂ drives it uppishly to the left of the diving bowler and picks up a single towards long off.

Yannic Cariah to Daryl Mitchell, On a shorter length and around off, the ball turns away and there's some bounce on offer as well. Mitchell does well to keep it down on the off side.

Yannic Cariah to Daryl Mitchell, Well bowled! On a fullish length and outside off, Daryl MitchellÂ looks to defend with soft hands but edges it down towards silly point.

Kevin Sinclair to Kane Williamson, Nicely flighted, on middle and leg,Â Williamson defends it out.

Kevin Sinclair to Daryl Mitchell, This is on the pads, Daryl MitchellÂ paddles it away behind square on the leg side for a single.

Kevin Sinclair to Daryl Mitchell, Around middle, Mitchell nudges it towards mid-wicket.

DRINKS! The players will take a water break. What a start to this game it had been for the hosts! They are right on top of New ZealandÂ at the moment. The spinners have been outstanding so far picking up all the wickets. They have kept the scoring rate down and have made the most of the assistance offered by the pitch. New ZealandÂ will be disappointed that they have lost 4 wickets and have a lot of work to do here is they are to reach a reasonable target. West IndiesÂ will be hoping to continue

Kevin Sinclair to Daryl Mitchell, Sinclair slides this one onto the leg stump, Daryl MitchellÂ gets inside the line of the ball and looks to paddle it fine. The ball goes off the top edge and towards fine leg as the batters pick up a couple of runs.

Kevin Sinclair to Daryl Mitchell, This is full and outside off, Daryl MitchellÂ goes on the front foot to defend it out.

Kevin Sinclair to Tom Latham, ! LBW! Kevin SinclairÂ picks up his maiden ODI wicket and it is a big one too. This is darted in fuller and on middle and leg. Tom LathamÂ opts for his favorite sweep shot but misses and gets pinged on the pads.Â There is aÂ huge shout for lbw and eventually, the finger does go up! Tom LathamÂ has a word with his skipper and decides to review this one. The third umpire checks the UltraEdge first and finds that no bat is involved. Ball Tracking comes up with

Yannic Cariah to Tom Latham, Quicker delivery, on a length and on off, Tom LathamÂ goes on the back foot and pushes it to the left of mid off for a single.

Yannic Cariah to Kane Williamson, Flatter trajectory, around middle and leg,Â Williamson knocks it down to long on and rotates the strike.

Yannic Cariah to Kane Williamson, Just pulls back the length now and around off,Â Williamson tries to get onto the front foot but adjusts quickly and rocks back to defend it behind point.

Yannic Cariah to Kane Williamson, Closer to the off pole and turning it away,Â Williamson presses forward and keeps it out on the off side.

Yannic Cariah to Kane Williamson, This is quicker and fuller, outside off and turning away,Â Williamson leaves it alone.

Yannic Cariah to Kane Williamson, ! Nicely worked away. Cariah starts off with a short ball on off, Kane WilliamsonÂ rocks back and just eases it with excellent timing in front of mid-wicket and the ball runs away into the fence.

Yannic Cariah, the other debutant is ready to toll his arm now.

Kevin Sinclair to Tom Latham, TURN AND BOUNCE! Kevin SinclairÂ goes wide of the crease and bowls this full and on off, turning away sharply with some bounce, Tom LathamÂ looks to block it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Kevin Sinclair to Kane Williamson, Short again and on off, Kane WilliamsonÂ moves across and slaps it to long on for one.

Kevin Sinclair to Tom Latham, Floated , full and on middle, Tom LathamÂ works it down to long on for one.

Kevin Sinclair to Tom Latham, A bit of a mix-up but no harm done. Kevin SinclairÂ bowls this a bit short and on off, Tom LathamÂ gets cramped and pushes this to point. Kane Williamson, on the other end sets off for the run but Latham sends him back midway. The fielder however cannot grab the ball cleanly and there goes the oppurtunity.

Kevin Sinclair to Tom Latham, Looped up, full and on off, Tom LathamÂ blocks it out.

Kevin Sinclair to Tom Latham, ! Nice shot! This is quicker, full and on middle, Tom LathamÂ goes down and connects the sweep well towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.

Akeal Hosein to Kane Williamson, Bowls this one a bit short and on middle, Kane WilliamsonÂ this time goes on his back foot and knocks it onto the ground. Only a run from the over.

Akeal Hosein to Kane Williamson, On middle, blocked out.

Akeal Hosein to Tom Latham, Full again and on middle, Tom LathamÂ drives it towards long on for a single.

Akeal Hosein to Tom Latham, Looped up and around middle, a bit of extra bounce, Tom LathamÂ goes for the sweep again but gets beaten by the bounce and edges it onto his helmet.

Akeal Hosein to Tom Latham, Short and on middle again, Tom LathamÂ hangs back and pushes it towards short mid-wicket.

Akeal Hosein to Tom Latham, Floated, full and on middle, Tom LathamÂ goes for the sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Kevin Sinclair to Kane Williamson, Tossed up, full and on off, Kane WilliamsonÂ nudges it towards mid-wicket, the fielder there dives to his left and stops it.

Kevin Sinclair to Tom Latham, Shortish and on middle again, Tom LathamÂ this time flicks it towards square leg and finds the gap for a single.

Kevin Sinclair to Tom Latham, Slower through the air, on middle, holds its line a bit, Tom LathamÂ knocks it to the leg side.

Kevin Sinclair to Kane Williamson, A low full toss and on middle, Kane WilliamsonÂ eases it towards long on for a single. He wants the second but Latham denies it.

Kevin Sinclair to Kane Williamson, Gives this one a bit of air, full and on middle, Kane WilliamsonÂ blocks it out.

Kevin Sinclair to Tom Latham, Flatter delivery, short and on leg, Tom LathamÂ works it through square leg for a single.

Akeal Hosein to Tom Latham, Tossed up, full and on middle, Tom LathamÂ leans on and tucks it past the leg slip fielder for a run. 7 runs from the over then.

Akeal Hosein to Kane Williamson, Goes short and outside off, Kane WilliamsonÂ stays back and cuts it towards sweeper cover for a run.

Akeal Hosein to Kane Williamson, ! A boundary after a long time. This is darted full and down the leg, Kane WilliamsonÂ goes down and paddles it away towards the vacant fine leg fence for a boundary.

Akeal Hosein to Kane Williamson, Flatter and quicker, on middle, a bit short ott, Kane WilliamsonÂ is solid in his defense.

Akeal Hosein to Tom Latham, Floated and around middle, Tom LathamÂ takes a couple of steps down the pitch and works it towards long on for one.

Akeal Hosein to Tom Latham, Fires one, full and on middle, Tom LathamÂ goes down to paddle it away but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Kevin Sinclair to Kane Williamson, Tossed up, full and on middle, Kane WilliamsonÂ defends it to the off side.

Kevin Sinclair to Kane Williamson, Quicker one, short and on off, turning in sharply, Kane WilliamsonÂ looks to guide it towards third man but gets an inside edge towards square leg.

Kevin Sinclair to Kane Williamson, Darts this one on a yorker length and on middle, Kane WilliamsonÂ digs it back to the bowler.

Kevin Sinclair to Kane Williamson, Flighted delivery and on middle, Kane WilliamsonÂ stays there and blocks it onto the pitch.

Kevin Sinclair to Tom Latham, Floated full and on off, Tom LathamÂ goes back and cuts it through cover-point for a run and gets off the mark.

Kevin Sinclair to Kane Williamson, A bit short and on middle, Kane WilliamsonÂ flicks it off his back foot past the diving square leg fielder for a single.

Akeal Hosein to Tom Latham, Tossed up, full and on middle, Tom LathamÂ leans on and blocks it towards short mid-wicket.

Tom LathamÂ comes in to bat next.

Akeal Hosein to Devon Conway, ! CAUGHT! Akeal HoseinÂ is on a roll! West IndiesÂ have their third wicket and the pressure is now on New Zealand! Akeal HoseinÂ decides to flight this one a bit but continues to bowlÂ full and outside off, Devon ConwayÂ gets on one knee and looks to drag the ball leg side with his sweep. He manages to top edge this towards the deep square leg fieder. Shamarh BrooksÂ comes running in from the deep and takes a lovely catchÂ with both hands diving forward. Ak

Akeal Hosein to Devon Conway, Akeal HoseinÂ continues bowling full into the stumps, Devon ConwayÂ clips this towards square leg.Â

Akeal Hosein to Devon Conway, Akeal HoseinÂ fires this in full and angling down leg, Devon ConwayÂ misses his flick, and the ball thuds into his pads. The bowler appeals but the umpire does not seem interested.Â

Akeal Hosein to Kane Williamson, Goes full and outside the off stump once again. Kane WilliamsonÂ pushes the ball to long off and gets a run.Â

Akeal Hosein to Kane Williamson, Akeal HoseinÂ bowls this full and outside off, Kane WilliamsonÂ taps this towards cover.Â

Kevin Sinclair to Kane Williamson, Kevin SinclairÂ is consistent with his length and bowls this full outside off, Kane WilliamsonÂ gets across and clips the ball to long on for a run and keeps strike.Â

Kevin Sinclair to Kane Williamson, Goes full once again and persists with the outside off stump line, Kane WilliamsonÂ knocks this towards point.Â

Kevin Sinclair to Kane Williamson, Kevin SinclairÂ flights this one full outside off, Kane WilliamsonÂ gets a stride forwards and defends solidly.Â

Kevin Sinclair to Kane Williamson, Kevin SinclairÂ bowls this full on the pad, Kane WilliamsonÂ gets an inside edge onto his pads, and the ball rolls to square leg.

Kevin Sinclair to Kane Williamson, On off and turning in, Kane WilliamsonÂ works it off his pads and behind square on the leg side.

Kevin Sinclair to Devon Conway, Full and straight, pushed down to long on for a single.

Akeal Hosein to Devon Conway, Single of the last ball. No maiden for Akeal Hosein! This is full and angling down leg, Devon ConwayÂ clips this towards fine leg for a run.Â

Akeal Hosein to Devon Conway, Another dot! What an over this is so far! Devon ConwayÂ goes to reverse sweep a full delivery outside off. Manages to mistime this towards cover.Â

Akeal Hosein to Devon Conway, Make that four! Goes full once again on middle, Devon ConwayÂ miscuesÂ his block to mid-wicket

Akeal Hosein to Devon Conway, Third dot ball in a row. Akeal HoseinÂ goes full and into the pads, Devon ConwayÂ clips the ball to mid-wicket.Â

Akeal Hosein to Devon Conway, This is a fraction full and outside off, Devon ConwayÂ defends this back to the bowler.Â

Akeal Hosein to Devon Conway, Akeal HoseinÂ serves this back of a length and angling into the batter, gets some extra bounce as the ball lobs up and falls onto the pitch after hitting Conway.

Kevin Sinclair to Devon Conway, This is full and pitching on middle and leg, Devon ConwayÂ clips this towards square leg and takes a single.

Kevin Sinclair to Devon Conway, Similar delivery angling down leg side, Devon ConwayÂ clips this to short fine leg.Â

Kevin Sinclair to Devon Conway, A stifled appeal from the bowler. He bowls a full delivery angling down leg, Devon ConwayÂ looks to work this leg side but misses. Hits his pad but is clearly going down leg.Â

Kevin Sinclair to Devon Conway, Full and angling into the batter, Devon ConwayÂ fends this back towards the bowler.Â

Kevin Sinclair to Kane Williamson, This one is short and wide outside off as well. Kane WilliamsonÂ this time finds the deep point fielder and takes just a run.Â

Kevin Sinclair to Kane Williamson, Kevin SinclairÂ begins with a delivery servedÂ fraction short and just outside off, Kane WilliamsonÂ makes room and cuts the ball late towards deep backward point for a couple of runs.Â

Kevin Sinclair, on debut, comes into the attack now.

Akeal Hosein to Kane Williamson, Tossed up, short and around off, Kane WilliamsonÂ guides it through cover-point for one.

Akeal Hosein to Devon Conway, Devon ConwayÂ gets off the mark straightaway. This is floated, short and on off, Devon ConwayÂ goes back and works it towards square leg for a single.

Devon ConwayÂ walks in at number 4.

Akeal Hosein to Martin Guptill, ! CAUGHT! Akeal HoseinÂ strikes once again! Martin GuptillÂ did not look comfortable at the wicket at all! Akeal HoseinÂ fires one in, full and angling into the pads. This one grips and straightens a touch after pitching asÂ Martin GuptillÂ looks to work thisÂ leg side. Instead gets a leading edge that goes straight into the palms of Kyle MayersÂ at first slip and Martin GuptillÂ has to depart.Â

Akeal Hosein to Martin Guptill, Full once again and angling into the stumps, Martin GuptillÂ works this to mid-wicket.Â

Akeal Hosein to Martin Guptill, Goes full and angling into the pads, Martin GuptillÂ goes for the sweep and the ball hits his pads and rolls to short fine leg.Â

End of Powerplay 1. The fielding side can have up to 4 fielders now outside the inner ring till the end of the 40th over.

Akeal Hosein to Kane Williamson, Akeal HoseinÂ bowls this short and outside off, Kane WilliamsonÂ uses the creaseÂ and knocks the ball through the gap in covers for three runs. The ball doesn't have the legs to reach the boundary.

Jason HolderÂ has hurt his fingers while going for that catch. He is going off the field and Odean SmithÂ comes on as a substitute. We are good to go...

Alzarri Joseph to Martin Guptill, ! A well-controlled pull shot from Guptill. This is short and over middle and leg, Guptill pulls it away behind square on the leg side and picks up a boundary. At the end of Powerplay 1, New ZealandÂ are 50/1!

Alzarri Joseph to Martin Guptill, Back of a length, close to the off stump and hurrying onto the batter. Martin GuptillÂ hops back and keeps it out.

Alzarri Joseph to Martin Guptill, Shorter and on the body, Guptill keeps it down towards short mid-wicket.

Alzarri Joseph to Martin Guptill, On middle and leg, pushed towards mid on.

Alzarri Joseph to Martin Guptill, AND ! Good length from Alzarri JosephÂ and in that channel around off. Martin GuptillÂ is forced to play at it and the outside edge is found. Jason HolderÂ is late to dive to his left at first slip and the ball flicks his hands before going away into the third man fence. Holder though seems to have injured his finger here.

Alzarri Joseph to Martin Guptill, On a hard length and over off, Martin GuptillÂ defends it out on the off side.

Akeal Hosein to Martin Guptill, Excellent over from Akeal Hosein, just 2 runs and a wicket off it. Flatter and sliding down leg, Guptill goes on the back foot and works it towards backward square leg for a single.

Akeal Hosein to Martin Guptill, Fuller and on the pads, tucked away towards mid-wicket.

Kane Williamson, the skipper of New ZealandÂ walks outÂ to bat at number 3.

Akeal Hosein to Finn Allen, ! TAKEN! Brilliantly held by Nicholas PooranÂ and Akeal HoseinÂ draws first blood for his side. Nicely flighted and drifted onto middle and leg. Finn AllenÂ skips down the track and looks to loft it over mid on but the ball grips and turns away. The ball goes off the outside half of the bat and a long way over extra cover and with the wind as well. Pooran runs back and takes an excellent running catch. Allen departs after a brisk start.

Akeal Hosein to Finn Allen, Shorter and around off, Allen forces it off the back foot towards extra cover.

Akeal Hosein to Martin Guptill, Around middle and off, Guptill gets a big stride forward and sweeps it firmly towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Akeal Hosein to Martin Guptill, Starts off with a floated delivery, around off, Guptill strokes it away towards covers.

It will be Akeal HoseinÂ who will now be able to start his new spell. Just as Finn AllenÂ and Martin GuptillÂ take guard,Â there is some issue with the sightscreen and the umpires are looking into it. Everything looks good now and finally, play can resume.

UPDATE 12.10 am IST (6.40 pm GMT, the previous day) - Well, then! The covers are already coming off and play might resume right away. The players seem to be getting ready to get back onto the field but there is a slight drizzle at the moment. The umpires though are happy with the conditions and out come the players.Â

Oh, no! Just as Akeal HoseinÂ was getting ready to bowl, the umpires have seen a bit of rain coming in from the north-easterly side andÂ have given the marching orders to the players. Hope this is notÂ a long delay and play can resume at the earliest. Stay tuned for further updates.Â

Alzarri Joseph to Finn Allen, An aggressive short ball, over middle and leg, Finn AllenÂ ducks under it.

Alzarri Joseph to Martin Guptill, Good length, close to the off pole, Guptill hops back and just drops it on the off side for a quick single. Excellent running.

Alzarri Joseph to Martin Guptill, Fuller and on the pads, this is clipped away in front of the man at deep backward square leg. Guptill picks up a couple of runs.

Alzarri Joseph to Martin Guptill, A sharp bouncer now, around off and Guptill just leaves it alone.

Alzarri Joseph to Martin Guptill, ! Martin GuptillÂ tries to get into the act now and gets lucky this time. A length ball, outside off and at 142 clicks. Guptill throws his hands at it and gets a thick outside edge that flies over the slip cordon and races away into the fence.

Alzarri Joseph to Martin Guptill, On a good length and angling in from around off, Guptill defends it off the back foot.

Jason Holder to Finn Allen, Back of a length, outside off and there's that extra bounce once again. Allen looks to play at it but misses. 16 off that over, a big one for New Zealand.

Jason Holder to Finn Allen, ! Oh, my! That has gone a long, long way. Holder bowls the scrambled-seam delivery but once again serves it full. This is on middle and leg, Finn AllenÂ just launches it high and handsome over the wide long on fence for a monster hit.

Jason Holder to Finn Allen, Better from Holder, switches to a good length and bowls it on off stump. Allen blocks it from his crease.

Jason Holder to Finn Allen, ! Poor delivery from Jason HolderÂ and it gets the treatment it deserves. A half-volley on the pads, Finn AllenÂ whips it aerially and smokes the ball over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Jason Holder to Finn Allen, ! Just a touch fuller and around off, Finn AllenÂ stands tall and hits through the line of the ball, lofting it over mid on for a boundary. This will get the Kiwis going a bit.

Jason Holder to Finn Allen, Back of a length, angling into middle and just straightening after pitching. Allen goes on the back foot to defend it out.

Looks like Martin GuptillÂ is not happy with his bat. He indicates that this one has a creaky handleÂ and he has got a new batÂ now.

Alzarri Joseph to Martin Guptill, There is definitely some good bounce early on for the pacers. Short again from Joseph and over off, Guptill looks to take it on but the ball goes over his bat.

Alzarri Joseph to Finn Allen, This is banged in short and at 141 clicks, Allen shuffles across and pulls it towards deep backward square leg for just a single.

Alzarri Joseph to Martin Guptill, On a fullish length and on off, Guptill bunts it out on the off side and Finn AllenÂ calls him through for a quick single. Good running.

Alzarri Joseph to Martin Guptill, Good length, angling in from off stump, the ball bounces a bit extra and Guptill has to hop back to defend.

Alzarri Joseph to Martin Guptill, Around the top of off and at 144 clicks, Guptill looks to drop and run but is sent back.

Alzarri Joseph to Finn Allen, Length, angling into middle and leg, Allen looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads. The ball rolls onto the leg side and the batters get a run.

Jason Holder to Martin Guptill, BEATEN! This is served on a perfect length by Jason Holder, in the channel around off and shaping away a touch. Martin GuptillÂ looks to block off the front foot but the ball zips past the outside edge. Nicholas PooranÂ thinks about reviewing it but opts against it.

Jason Holder to Martin Guptill, Pitched up, around off and this is nicely driven but straight to mid off.

Jason Holder to Finn Allen, Leg bye! Length again, angling onto the pads, Allen looks to flick it away but misses. The ball goes off the pads and behind square on the leg side and the batters sneak in a leg bye.

Jason Holder to Martin Guptill, Good length, around off and bouncing a bit extra. Guptill stays watchful and guides it to the right of third man for a run.

Jason Holder to Martin Guptill, Risky but they have made it in time! Around the hips, Martin GuptillÂ works it away behind square on the leg side and looks for two straightaway. The throw from the deep comes in at the batter's end and the keeper whips off the bails. It looks close and the decision is sent upstairs. The replays show that Guptill is well in, NOT !

Jason Holder to Martin Guptill, Length ball, close to the off stump and this is cut away to the man at point.

Alzarri Joseph to Finn Allen, ! Just as the over looked to be a good one for the bowler, here comes the first boundary of the innings. Joseph goes full and straight, Finn AllenÂ just drills it past the man at mid on and picks up a boundary.

Alzarri Joseph to Finn Allen, Good pace, 142 clicks this time and around the top of off, Finn AllenÂ punches it out off the back foot. Brilliant first over so far from Alzarri Joseph.

Alzarri Joseph to Finn Allen, Keeps it on a good length and close to the off pole, Allen pushes it out on the off side.

Alzarri Joseph to Finn Allen, Length again, slanting into middle and leg, Allen fends off the uneven bounce and plays it on the leg side.

Alzarri Joseph to Finn Allen, Around the top of off, Allen punches it off the back foot and towards covers.

Alzarri Joseph to Finn Allen, Missed opportunity! Joseph starts off with a short and wide one, Finn AllenÂ doesn't move his feet as he tries to cut it away but can't get any connection on it.

Alzarri JosephÂ replaces Akeal Hosein.

Jason Holder to Martin Guptill, Perfect length, on off and just shaping away. Guptill stays solid in defense.

Jason Holder to Martin Guptill, Up and over! Fuller this time and outside off, there's that extra bounce once again and Martin GuptillÂ uses his wrists to just loft it over covers and he picks up a couple of runs.

Jason Holder to Martin Guptill, On a shorter length and outside off, Guptill tries to slap it away but finds the fielder at extra cover.

Jason Holder to Martin Guptill, A gentle-paced delivery, floated up on middle and leg, Guptill punches it towards mid on.

Jason Holder to Finn Allen, Extra bounce now. Good length and a bit outside off, Finn AllenÂ tries to play on the up but gets taken aback a bit due to the extra bounce. Allen does well to steer it behind point and collects a single.

Jason Holder to Finn Allen, Holder hits the length hard and bowls it around off, Allen stays on the back foot and presents a dead bat at it.

Akeal Hosein to Finn Allen, Flatter delivery, on middle, Allen pushes it off the back foot and through mid on for one more.

Akeal Hosein to Martin Guptill, Around middle, Martin GuptillÂ brings u=out the sweep shot and gets it through mid-wicket for a single. Guptill is off the mark as well.

Akeal Hosein to Martin Guptill, Just slows it up a touch and bowls it around off, Guptill reaches forward to defend.

Akeal Hosein to Finn Allen, Finn AllenÂ and New ZealandÂ are away! A tad shorter and on the pads, this is wristed away off the back foot past square leg for a single.

Nicholas PooranÂ going with spin straightaway as he opts for Akeal HoseinÂ to share the attack with Jason Holder.

Akeal Hosein to Finn Allen, Angled into middle and leg, Allen blocks it off the back foot.

Akeal Hosein to Finn Allen, Hosein starts off with a quicker and flatter delivery, angling into off. Allen goes on the back foot to push it out on the off side.

Jason Holder to Martin Guptill, Maiden over to start with! Fuller and on middle and leg, this is gently pushed towards mid on.

Jason Holder to Martin Guptill, Holder bowls this a touch fuller and makes the ball to nip away after pitching. Guptill does well to defend it out.

Jason Holder to Martin Guptill, Just a fraction short and over off, Guptill goes on the back foot and pushes it towards mid off.

Jason Holder to Martin Guptill, On a good length, around off, Guptill stands tall and taps it in front of cover-point.

Jason Holder to Martin Guptill, Length ball, around the top of off and just nipping back in a touch. Guptill watchfully defends it back towards the bowler.

Jason Holder to Martin Guptill, Just a hint of movement but not much carry through to the keeper. Holder starts off with a fullish delivery, on the fifth stump line and Martin GuptillÂ lets it through to the keeper.

Done with the pre-match formalities and it's now time to play! The umpires and the players are out in the middle and the Windies team can be seen in a huddle. The Kiwi opening pair of Finn AllenÂ and Martin GuptillÂ alsoÂ makes their way to the middle. Jason HolderÂ has been handed the new ball and is raring to go. Just before the first ball is bowled, the Windies players take the knee to show their support for the BLM movement.

We are minutes away from play but before that the two teams line up for their respective national anthems. First, it will be the local anthem of Barbados followed by the national anthem of New ZealandÂ and then the West IndiesÂ national anthem.

PITCH REPORT- Samuel Badree and Shakera SelmanÂ is pitchside. TheyÂ sayÂ that it is a little bit dry and there are a lot of cracks on the good-length area. Also mentions it is an advantage batting first and the spinners will get some help late in the game.

West Indies (Playing XI) -Â Shai Hope (WK), Shamarh Brooks, Jermaine Blackwood,Â Nicholas Pooran (C), Keacy Carty, Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder, Kevin Sinclair (On debut), Yannic Cariah (On debut), Alzarri Joseph andÂ Akeal Hosein.

Kane Williamson, the captain of New ZealandÂ says that they just remind themselves that the plans are important no matter what the format. Adds that there's probably a few factors to their success and the squad has been together for 10 days now and hopes that they can put on a good performance. Says that Tom LathamÂ is in and they are going with 3 pacers and two spinners,Â Michael BracewellÂ and Mitchell Santner.

West IndiesÂ skipper, Nicholas PooranÂ says that they will bowl first. He says it looks like a decent wicket and it looks a bit dry. He adds that they will look to use the condition well and restrict the Kiwis. Adds that Jermaine BlackwoodÂ comes back in and they have two debutants in the form of Yannic CariahÂ and Kevin Sinclair.

New Zealand (Playing XI) - Martin Guptill, Finn Allen, Kane Williamson (C), Devon Conway, Tom Latham (WK), Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson andÂ Trent Boult.

TOSS - West IndiesÂ have won the toss and they will BOWL first.

New Zealand, on the other hand, have been on a great run. The likes ofÂ Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands were no match for them in their European tour. This though will be a different challenge for them. Their batters have been consistent throughout and the bowlers backed them well too. They did however lose the last T20I against the Windies which surprisingly was their first white-ball loss in 2022, a win streak that lasted 16 games,Â so they need to come up with a better performance in th