Bracewell stops Windies on return: 1st ODI (Whangerei)

Doug Bracewell returned from an injury layoff to star in New Zealand’s 5 wicket win over the West Indies.

Man-of-the-match Bracewell got rid of danger man Chris Gayle (22) and Shai Hope (0) in his first over. He went on to take 4-55 as the West Indies posted 248-9.

Newcomer George Worker struck 57, Munro hit 49, Ross Taylor finished on 49 not out as the Kiwis romped home by five wickets.

New Zealand 249 for 5 (Worker 57, Taylor 49*, Munro 49) beat West Indies 248 for 9 (Lewis 76, Powell 59, Bracewell 4-55, Astle 3-33) by five wickets.

Dec 2017.