Hosts go 1-0 up in three-match series with five-wicket win in Whanga­rei on Wednes­dayWHANGAREI: New Zealand cruised to a five-wicket win over the West Indies in the first one-day international in Whangarei on Wednesday. New Zealand thrash West Indies in first TestThe tourists struggled from the start of their innings, with danger man Chris Gayle failing to fire and managing just 22. Fellow opener Evin Lewis was the pick of the West Indies batsmen with a classy 76, while Rovman Powell staged a stirring rearguard action to score 59 off 50 balls. Holder suspended for second Test against New ZealandThe loss leaves the West Indies yet to register a win on their New Zealand tour after a 2-0 whitewash in the Test series. New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and paceman Tim Southee will be rested for the second and third ODIs.

Source: The Express Tribune December 20, 2017 07:18 UTC