Twitter Reactions: Shamarh Brooks, bowlers power West Indies to take a 1-0 lead against New Zealand

After winning the T20I series by 2-1, the visitors – New Zealand – were in good form and aimed to clinch the ODI series as well. The hosts West Indies, on the other hand, had been through multiple defeats recently and needed a series win badly. They pounced on the opportunity and stood tall against the strong Kiwi lineup to win the first game by five wickets, with 11 overs to spare and go one up in the three-match series. The opening duo for New Zealand threatened to win the match for the visitors early on, but once spin entered the attack, everything changed drastically, and the visitors were bowled out for the first time in an ODI since March 2020. Yannic Cariah and Kevin Sinclair, both debutants, helped Akeal Hosein spin a web around the Kiwi batters by enabling the ball to turn and bounce. They managed to block the accumulation of runs while also regularly taking wickets and breaking significant partnerships. Hosein’s major wickets in his kitty were those of Kiwi openers Martin Guptill, Finn Allen, and middle-order batter Devon Conway. The Blackcaps were never able to recover from the blows of losing the in-form Daryl Mitchell to pacer Alzarri Joseph, and then losing their captain Kane Williamson, who also happened to be one of New Zealand’s top run-scorers. Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell stitched a valuable 40-run partnership for the seventh wicket, and when the latter too lost his wicket, at the wrong time, the West Indies were able to dismiss their guests for less than 200 runs within their 50-over quota. Jason Holder also contributed by taking a few wickets, but the New Zealand batsman played some dubious shots and ultimately gave way under pressure. Kane Williamson was the only batter who appeared comfortable against spin. West Indies were surely pleased with the work of their inexperienced spinners Cariah and Sinclair, who though picked up just a wicket each, their precision stood out above all else. However, the wicket offered ample opportunities for spinners, and when the pacers bowled wisely, they too were rewarded. New Zealand ended up scoring 190 runs in 45.2 overs before the lineup was bowled out. Shamarh Brooks goes past New Zealand’s strong bowling attack In reply, Shai Hope got off to a strong start but lost his priced wicket due to an early impulsive shot. Holder and Jermaine Blackwood took their side through the rest of the game without any difficulty after Nicholas Pooran and Shamarh Brooks built a strong partnership, with the latter doing most of the work when the former struggled. A well-planned strategy by the Caribbean side fell in place, just like they desired it to happen. After the bowlers restricted the New Zealanders to a low score, the batters did their job pretty well, and a brilliant 91-ball 79-run effort by Brooks helped West Indies cross the finish line with ease, and finish off the 191-run chase within 39 overs, to win the game by five wickets. Here’s how Twitter reacted to West Indies triumph: WI go 1 – 0 in the series! #WIvNZ pic.twitter.com/dYqXClbuam — Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) August 18, 2022 Well played @windiescricket 🤝 The hosts take the 1st ODI in Barbados. Catch up on the scores at https://t.co/3YsfR1YBHU or the NZC App 📲 #WIvNZ pic.twitter.com/6XO8h1CZcK — BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) August 18, 2022 A comfortable five-wicket win gives West Indies a 1-0 lead in the series 🙌 Watch the #WIvNZ ODI series LIVE on https://t.co/CPDKNxoJ9v (in select regions) 📺 | 📝 Scorecard: https://t.co/g6wtxrResp pic.twitter.com/svUDyjeRWC — ICC (@ICC) August 18, 2022 Superb performance from @windiescricket to win the 1st ODI against New Zealand by 5 wickets 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. This is @windiescricket 1st ODI win over New Zealand in 8 years. #WIvNZ — Sharat Chandra Bhatt (@imsbhatt0707) August 18, 2022 Clinical all round performance by the West Indies, beating the no.1 ranked ODI team New Zealand-Rallyyy round di West Indies #WIvNZ — JordzW (@JordizzleJ) August 18, 2022 West Indies win!! Commanding performance my side #WIvNZ pic.twitter.com/rCzAvLYiOI — JordzW (@JordizzleJ) August 18, 2022 WI broke their 9 game losing streak by winning the 1st ODI by 5 wickets!#WIvNZ — ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) August 18, 2022 @windiescricket won 1st ODI by 5 Wickets and lead ODI series 1-0. Excellent spell @AHosein21 3/28 and A Joseph 3/36. Brilliant knock S Brooks 79.#WIvNZ @wiplayers — JaayShaan (Shankar) (@JaayShaan) August 18, 2022 Really happy with the performance today and in the last t20. These wins will build team confidence and consistency. Thank you @windiescricket and congratulations! #WIvNZ — Stef Khan (@Stef_Khan) August 18, 2022 Crucial win for WI. Crucial points on board for them. Restricted NZ to 190 with Hosein & Joseph being the key wreckers and others too be it Holder, Sinclair and Cariah doing well. Followed that up with a good chase led by Brooks after early hiccups #WIvNZ — Kartik O 🏏⚽🔗 (@KOCricket528) August 18, 2022 Congratulations @windiescricket big win! 🎊🎊🎊🎊 The bowlers showed up today and we are very happy 🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🙏🏽 #WIvNZ — Arsenal (@German8761) August 18, 2022

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