New Zealand vs Windies, 1st ODI, Whangarei
- Windies began the innings slowly after being put into bat. Just when Chris Gayle upped the gear, he was dismissed
- Todd Astle, making his ODI debut, bagged 3 for 33
- Wickets tumbled at regular intervals, but Rovman Powell held the innings together before accelerating in the death overs to bring up his maiden ODI fifty
- Colin Munro helped New Zealand to a powerful start, but was dismissed for 49
- George Worker helped New Zealand to a 100-plus stand for the opening wicket, and registered his highest ODI score
- Ashley Nurse bagged two crucial wickets, but in vain
- Ross Taylor played a fine hand to help New Zealand to a five-wicket win. He remained unbeaten on 49