New Zealand vs West Indies, 1st ODI - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

And, that's a wrap!

And that's an easy chase for New Zealand. It ends with a wide, a show of just how bad Windies' effort was today. Not sure if New Zealand will be too happy with their batting effort either, especially after the century-stand by the openers. Nonetheless, they will be happy taking the series lead.

Windies didn't look too threatening even as New Zealand hadn't produced their A game. Rovman Powell's half century remained the biggest plus for the visitors in the defeat.

New Zealand have won the match with five wickets and four overs to spare. Ross Taylor remains unbeaten on 49.

A little late

With less than 20 runs needed to win, Henry Nicholls looks to slash at a delivery outside off and gives the wicketkeeper an easy cacth. New Zealand are five wickets down, with Ross Taylor going steady in his 40s. It's a wicket too late, Windies would believe.

Another fall

Ashley Nurse gets another breakthrough. This time, it is Tom Latham who is trapped legbefore. The left-hander has missed out on a good opportunity. The chase is well within New Zealand's grasp and he had ample time to play in. But, unfortunately, he has to walk back. Wicket No 4 for Windies.

Awkward!

Jason Holder got the ball to bounce a bit more than usual from a good length, but it was the way in which Kane Williamson played the delivery which made it look more dangerous than it was. The New Zealand skipper inside edged the ball and scripted his own dismissal. He is disappointed and so should he be. Wasted a good start. Nonetheless, New Zealand are still cruising in the chase.

Going steady

Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor are doing what they have been doing for a really long time now. Taking control of the situation with risk free cricket. Not looking to do anything audacious. Runs are coming at a good rate and there little threat to their chase right now.

Strike 2

And there goes the other opener as well. Ashley Nurse shoots a delivery flat. The ball doesn't bounce as much and Worker would be disappointed with the shot he attempted. There was no room to play that shot and he ends up getting castled. Two wickets in quick succession. Can Windies make a comeback in the match? Tall ask.

Ouch!

After a good start, Colin Munro didn't get a lot of balls to face. And when he gets one, the ball rises higher than he expects and gets an edge to short cover. An innings that was waiting to hit top gear ends on 49. A good hand, but he would be disappointed. First wicket for Windies.

Well worked

George Worker, who has hogged majority of the strike in the opening partnership so far, has brought up his second ODI half-century and also registered his highest score in the 50-over format. This has been a comfortable ride for him and New Zealand in the chase. Windies are in desperate need of a breakthrough. Not only are they not able to take wickets but also failing to keep the run rate in check.

Going strong

The left-handed duo of George Worker and Colin Munro have got going quite well, mustering 69 runs in the mandatory powerplay overs. Windies bowlers have caused trouble to them. Munro, who has cracked six boundaries so far, hasn't timed the ball as well as he would have liked. No sixes have been hit so far on this small ground, which is a fair indicator of the fact that the big-hitter is yet to bat in his elements.