New Zealand continued their winning momentum at home with a confident 5-wicket victory over West Indies in the 2nd ODI of the West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025 at McLean Park, Napier.
The match was reduced to 34 overs per side due to rain, but that did not stop Shai Hope from producing one of the best ODI innings of the series, scoring a heroic 109 off 69 balls*.
However, despite Hope’s brilliance, West Indies’ total of 247/9 was chased down clinically by the hosts, led by Devon Conway (90 off 84), Rachin Ravindra (56 off 46) and a late flourish from Mitchell Santner (34 off 15)* and *Tom Latham (39 off 29)**.
With this win, New Zealand lead the ODI series 2–0, securing an unassailable position.
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Match Details – NZ vs WI, 2nd ODI 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | New Zealand vs West Indies, 2nd ODI |
| Series | West Indies tour of New Zealand, 2025 |
| Venue | McLean Park, Napier |
| Toss | New Zealand won & opted to bowl |
| Result | New Zealand won by 5 wickets |
| Overs | Reduced to 34 overs per side |
| Date | Nov 19, 2025 |
West Indies Innings – Shai Hope Fights Alone
Despite early wickets, Shai Hope played a captain’s knock, lifting West Indies to a competitive score.
Top Performers (West Indies)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Hope (c & wk) | 109* | 69 | 13 | 4 | 157.97 |
| Ackeem Auguste | 22 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 70.97 |
| Justin Greaves | 22 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 81.48 |
| Romario Shepherd | 22 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 157.14 |
| Matthew Forde | 21 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 190.91 |
Fall of Wickets – WI (34 overs)
15/1 → 38/2 → 62/3 → 83/4 → 86/5 → 130/6 → 177/7 → 220/8 → 235/9
Hope remained unbeaten and carried the innings alone, stitching valuable partnerships with Greaves, Shepherd and Forde to push WI near 250.
New Zealand Bowlers
Nathan Smith was the pick of the bowlers.
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Smith | 7 | 42 | 4 | 6.00 |
| Kyle Jamieson | 7 | 44 | 3 | 6.30 |
| Mitchell Santner | 7 | 35 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Blair Tickner | 6 | 61 | 1 | 10.20 |
New Zealand Innings – Conway & Ravindra Set the Platform
New Zealand began with intent as openers Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra added 106 runs for the first wicket.
Top Performers (New Zealand)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Conway | 90 | 84 | 13 | 1 | 107.14 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 56 | 46 | 4 | 5 | 121.74 |
| Tom Latham | 39* | 29 | 4 | 1 | 134.48 |
| Mitchell Santner | 34* | 15 | 3 | 2 | 226.67 |
New Zealand lost a few quick wickets in the middle overs, but the experienced pair of Latham and captain Santner ensured a calm finish.
They sealed the chase in 33.3 overs, showcasing depth and composure.
West Indies Bowlers
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Forde | 7 | 42 | 1 | 6.00 |
| Jayden Seales | 6.3 | 51 | 1 | 7.80 |
| Justin Greaves | 4 | 35 | 1 | 8.80 |
| Roston Chase | 7 | 44 | 1 | 6.30 |
| Shamar Springer | 6 | 58 | 1 | 9.70 |
Series Situation – NZ Lead 2–0
- 1st ODI: New Zealand won by 7 runs
- 2nd ODI: New Zealand won by 5 wickets
- 3rd ODI: Scheduled at Seddon Park, Hamilton (Nov 22)
New Zealand have already sealed the series, while West Indies will aim for a consolation win in the final ODI.
Read more: Shai Hope Captaincy Record in Test
Summary
Shai Hope’s superb unbeaten 109 was the standout performance of the match, but it ultimately wasn’t enough to secure a win for West Indies. New Zealand’s top order delivered a calm and calculated chase, showing complete control despite the rain-reduced format. Nathan Smith’s four-wicket haul along with Jamieson’s three wickets put West Indies on the back foot early and restricted them from posting an even bigger total. In reply, the Conway–Ravindra century partnership set a strong platform, making the chase smooth and pressure-free. Santner’s quick and impactful late cameo then ensured New Zealand crossed the line with ease and sealed a comfortable victory.
