New Zealand Wins First ODI Against West Indies in 2025 Series

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand triumphed over West Indies in the first ODI of their series on January 10, 2025, at Basin Reserve. The hosts secured a win by 75 runs, marking a strong start to the series.

New Zealand set a challenging target of 250 runs after a strong batting performance led by captain Kane Williamson, who scored 88 runs. “We had to build partnerships, and I think we did that well today,” Williamson said after the match.

In response, West Indies struggled to find momentum during their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Their top scorer, Shai Hope, managed to make 54 runs but couldn’t prevent his team’s collapse.

The New Zealand bowlers were in fine form. Trent Boult took 3 wickets for 42 runs, putting pressure on the West Indies batting order. “Our bowlers executed their plans perfectly, which is crucial in ODIs,” said New Zealand coach Gary Stead.

The second ODI will take place on January 12, 2025, also in Wellington. Both teams are eager to build on their performances as they aim for victory in this exciting series.