WI vs NZ: Felt Nice To Make A Contribution: Kane Williamson

Following New Zealand’s close 13-run victory over the West Indies in the first T20I, skipper Kane Williamson stated that it felt good to have contributed to the team’s success.

Solid performances from captain Kane Williamson and wicketkeeper-batter Devon Conway, as well as superb bowling from Mitchell Santner, propelled New Zealand to a 13-run victory over the West Indies in the opening T20I of the three-match series on Wednesday at Sabina Park in Jamaica.

With this victory, New Zealand now leads the series 1-0.

It Is Nice To Get The Win Under The Belt: Kane Williamson

“Nice to get the win. The performance was pleasing. We know that this West Indies side is capable of amazing things, so to get over the line is a good feeling. It is about playing roles for the side, felt nice to make a contribution.

Those small cameos helped to keep the score moving. Power is always there in the West Indies team, so it was about staying calm and executing the plans,” said Williamson in a post-match presentation.

In their first innings, New Zealand scored 185/5 from 20 overs. Kane Williamson (47 off 33 balls), Devon Conway (43 off 29 balls), and all-rounder James Neesham (33* off 15 balls) all contributed significantly to the Kiwis’ victory. With the exception of a 62-run stand between openers Martin Guptill (16) and Conway, the Kiwis were unable to set up substantial partnerships.
West Indies’ leading bowler was medium pacer Odean Smith, who took 3/32. Jason Holder and Obed McCoy each took one wicket.

West Indies lost wickets at frequent intervals while chasing 186 runs, reaching 5/79 at one point. The Windies’ leading scorer was Shamarh Brooks (42). When Windies were 7/114, Romario Shepherd (31*) and Odean Smith (27*) combined for a 58-run partnership.

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