New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first during the first Test at Seddon Park in 2020 against the West Indies. In December 2020, Kane Williamson scored 251 against the West Indies in Hamilton, which is his best score in test cricket. Williamson, who batted first, scored a magnificent 251 runs from 412 balls, including two sixes and 34 fours. Williamson helped the Black Caps reach 519/7d with his innings. West Indies lost by an innings and 134 runs after being bowled out for 138 and 247 (thereafter).
They were forced to go a little further than they would have liked to in a series that was oddly appropriate for a Test in which New Zealand dominated, as seen by their winning margin of an innings and 134 runs. Regarding innings triumphs, it was still New Zealand’s largest victory ever over the West Indies.
The overnight duo of Jermaine Blackwood as well as Alzarri Joseph remained together as the West Indies made it through the opening hour of the fourth day. Blackwood had advanced towards his second Test century in addition to their partnership surpassing 150, which was more than the whole first-innings total the West Indies managed.
Until Kyle Jamieson broke through, the seventh-wicket partnership continued to develop. When he hung one full and wide, Joseph lunged for it without having the proper balance since he had pushed him on the back foot during the third day. He ultimately terminated a 155-run stand by slicing it around the toe edge to deep cover. The end came quickly after.
Having wicketkeeper Shane Dowrich out both times due to a hand injury sustained on the first day of play, New Zealand had just required nine wickets to bowl out the West Indies. Kane Williamson’s brilliant 251 earned him the title of indisputable Man of the Match. The top stats during the second innings were Wagner’s 4 for 66.
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