WI vs NZ 5th Match T20I 2026 Audio & Text Commentary

5th MatchKensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados

CRR: 4.63

NZ

NZ

44/1

(9.3 ov)

West Indies elected to bowl
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WI vs NZ Commentary

Score after 9 overs

44/1

9 Runs

1 4 2 0 0 2

WA Young: 28(29)

NF Kelly: 5(10)

Matthew Forde

5-1-24-1

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8.62

Matthew Forde to Will Young, 2 runs, Will Young goes forward to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

8.50

Matthew Forde to Will Young, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Will Young goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

8.40

Matthew Forde to Will Young, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Will Young hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

8.32

Matthew Forde to Will Young, 2 runs, fast ball, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays drive, towards the deep square leg for 2 runs.

8.24

Matthew Forde to Will Young, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Will Young goes forward, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

8.11

Matthew Forde to Nick Kelly, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Nick Kelly goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.

Score after 8 overs

35/1

6 Runs

0 0 0 2 0 4

WA Young: 20(24)

NF Kelly: 4(9)

Jayden Seales

4-1-20-0

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7.64

Jayden Seales to Will Young, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Will Young goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

7.50

Jayden Seales to Will Young, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.