West Indies thrash New Zealand in 1st ODI: Stats
What's the story
West Indies defeated New Zealand by seven wickets in the first ODI of the three-match series at Providence Stadium, Guyana. The victory was largely due to a stellar performance from debutant Vitel Lawes, who took three wickets for 54 runs. Alzarri Joseph also contributed with four wickets for 41 runs. Keacy Carty and Shai Hope then led West Indies's successful chase with their respective scores of 95 off 112 balls and an unbeaten 87 off 92 balls.
Match details
Lawes shines with 3 wickets on debut
New Zealand got off to a solid start with openers Will Young and Henry Nicholls adding 80 runs for the first wicket. However, Lawes, a 19-year-old left-arm wrist spinner, claimed his maiden international wicket by dismissing Nicholls. He also stumped Mark Chapman in his fourth over. Gudakesh Motie sent Young back on 49 runs after he had added another 29 with Daryl Mitchell.
Middle order
Mitchell, Bracewell add 65 runs
Mitchell (65) shared a 65-run stand with Michael Bracewell. However, Lawes dismissed Bracewell before Joseph took four of the last five wickets. This included dismissing Mitchell. New Zealand was eventually bowled out for 267 runs in 49.5 overs with Joseph taking four wickets for 41 runs while Lawes claimed three wickets on his debut.
Chase
Carty, Hope guide West Indies to victory
West Indies began their chase on a positive note with John Campbell and Ackeem Auguste hitting boundaries. However, Campbell was dismissed by Jacob Duffy after scoring just 17 runs. Carty then joined Auguste to add another 64 runs for the second wicket before the latter was dismissed by Jayden Lennox after scoring 38 runs. The duo of Carty and Hope then took West Indies closer to the target with a partnership of over 150 deliveries.
Victory march
Carty departs five runs short of his century
Carty brought up his half-century off 67 balls while Hope also crossed the milestone. The duo added a century-run stand, with Carty hitting a six off Lennox that raised their partnership. However, Carty was dismissed five runs short of his century. Hope and Sherfane Rutherford then sealed the victory for West Indies with sixes off Fisher in the 49th over of their innings.