New Zealand vs West Indies 2nd ODI 2025: Conway’s 90 & Santner’s Clutch Finish Seal Series-Clinching Win
By kepler Team | Updated: November 19, 2025, 07:00 PM IST
A Nail-Biter in Napier: NZ Edges WI for Unbeaten Series Lead
Cricket delivered another thriller! In the rain-curtailed 2nd ODI at McLean Park, Napier on November 19, 2025, New Zealand chased down West Indies’ 247/9 with 5 wickets and 3 balls to spare, taking an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the 3-match series. Devon Conway’s classy 90 off 84 set the platform, while Mitchell Santner’s unbeaten 34 off 18 (including 18 off the 32nd over) finished it dramatically. Shai Hope’s heroic 109* off 69 (13 fours, 4 sixes) powered WI, but NZ’s middle order held firm. Let’s relive the chase, scorecard, and what this means for the finale.
WI, batting first after a 3-hour rain delay (34 overs/side), recovered from 130/6 to 247/9. Hope’s knock—his 19th ODI ton—outshone all, but NZ’s bowlers, led by Kyle Jamieson (3/44), kept it tight. The chase saw NZ wobble at 194/5 needing 54 off 29, but Santner and Tom Latham (39*) turned it around. Jayden Seales’ no-ball gifted the winning run—heartbreak for WI!
Match Snapshot
- WI: 247/9 (34 overs)
- NZ: 248/5 (33.3 overs) – Won by 5 wickets
- Venue: McLean Park, Napier
- MotM: Shai Hope (109*)
- Series: NZ lead 2-0
West Indies Innings: Hope’s Lone Warrior Stand
WI openers John Campbell (18) and Ackeem Auguste (25) set a brisk 50/0 in powerplay, but Jamieson’s swing (3/44) struck. Auguste holed out, Campbell edged to slip. Keacy Carty (28) and Hope added 50, but Nathan Smith (2/35) removed Carty. WI slumped to 130/6, but Hope exploded—sixes off Tickner and Henry, boundaries galore. Shepherd (20 off 12, 2 sixes) and Forde (15 off 10, 3 fours) aided, pushing 117 in last 10 overs. Hope’s 109* (13 fours, 4 sixes) off 69 was vintage—WI’s highest in NZ ODIs.
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Hope (not out) | 109 | 69 | 13 | 4 |
| Ackeem Auguste | 25 | 20 | 2 | 1 |
| Keacy Carty | 28 | 32 | 3 | 0 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Jamieson | 7 | 44 | 3 |
| Nathan Smith | 7 | 35 | 2 |
| Matt Henry | 6 | 42 | 1 |
New Zealand’s Chase: Conway Sets, Santner Seals
NZ’s chase was scratchy early—Conway and Ravindra added 106 off 99, but Ravindra (56 off 57) fell slicing Greaves to Chase. Young (8 off 14) and Chapman (5 off 8) couldn’t accelerate, leaving NZ at 194/5 needing 54 off 29. Santner exploded: 18 off Forde (4,6,4), then 14 off Springer (4,6). Latham (39* off 35) steadied, and a no-ball wide from Seales gifted the winning run—heartbreak for WI!
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Conway | 90 | 84 | 9 | 1 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 56 | 57 | 5 | 2 |
| Mitchell Santner (not out) | 34 | 18 | 2 | 3 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Greaves | 7 | 35 | 1 |
| Matthew Forde | 6.3 | 52 | 0 |
| Shamar Springer | 5 | 38 | 1 |
Series Context: NZ Eyes Clean Sweep
NZ’s 11th straight home ODI series win (vs WI) continues dominance. WI, after 1-0 T20 loss, needs revival in finale (Nov 22). Hope’s ton (19th ODI) was bright, but bowling leaks hurt.
Player Spotlights
- Shai Hope (MotM): 109* off 69—WI’s lone warrior.
- Devon Conway: 90 off 84—steady opener’s knock.
- Mitchell Santner: 34* off 18—finisher supreme.
Watch Highlights
Replays on BlackCaps YouTube; live on Sky Sports NZ.
Final Thoughts: Another NZ Masterclass
Conway-Santner combo triumphs again—WI’s fight not enough. Finale prediction? Comment!
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