The West Indies bowled superbly to beat hosts New Zealand by seven runs to take the first game of their five-match Twenty20 series.

Captain Shai Hope top-scored with 53 from 39 balls as the West Indies made 6-164 after losing the toss and batting first on a pitch that was two-paced and unpredictable.

New Zealand were going well at 2-70 in the 10th over before losing 7-37 to slump to 9-107 in the 17th over.

The match seemed over but New Zealand captain Mitch Santner fanned home fans' hopes with an outstanding display of power hitting as he made 55 from 28 balls.

Santner hit four fours and a six from the 18th over bowled by Matthew Forde, then three fours from the first three balls of the 19th over from Jason Holder.

New Zealand came to the final over needing 20 to win and Santner hit t

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