Twitter reactions: Kane Williamson, Mitchell Santner shine in New Zealand’s thrilling win over West Indies

New Zealand defeated West Indies in the thrilling first T20I of the continuing three-match sequence at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, on Wednesday.

Put to bat first, Black Caps captain Kane Williamson shined with the bat to propel the guests to a formidable complete. Williamson smashed 47 off 33 balls with the assistance of six boundaries. Similarly, opener Devon Conway additionally sizzled with a 29-ball 43-run knock.

Apart from the duo, all-rounder James Neesham chipped in with some useful contributions down the order to assist New Zealand put up 185/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Neesham scored an unbeaten 33 from 15 deliveries, together with three fours and a few sixes.

In response, the match went right down to the wire, the place the hosts fell 13 runs in need of the goal to lose the competition. Shamarh Brooks with 42 on the high and unbeaten 31 and 27 from Romario Shepherd and Odean Smith, respectively took West Indies actually shut however couldn’t handle to get over the end line.

Mitchell Santner was the star with the ball for the vacationers, taking an excellent three-wicket haul whereas conceding solely 19 runs in his quota of 4 overs.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

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A 13 run win in the first T20I! Mitch Santner (3-19) leads the bowling effort at Sabina Park in Jamaica ? Catch up on the scores at https://t.co/x0yvn0Oy2E or the NZC App ? #WIvNZ pic.twitter.com/BpEex3Fhed

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) August 10, 2022

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Kane Williamson, taking part in a T20I after a protracted hole of 9 months scored 47 runs from 33 balls towards West Indies.

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 11, 2022

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The #MenInMaroon fought with ? however fell quick. Well performed?? @BLACKCAPS – the boys will regroup and go once more on Friday in ?? aiming to degree sequence #WIvNZ pic.twitter.com/HDw5P97QfU

— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) August 10, 2022

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Kane Mama high scored with 4️⃣7️⃣ of three⃣3⃣ as ?? registered a 13-run victory over West Indies in the first #T20I final night time.#OrangeArmy #WIvNZ pic.twitter.com/aIoCgv37EU

— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) August 11, 2022

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Santa CLASS at Sabina Park ? 3⃣/1⃣9⃣!#WIvNZ #WhistlePodu ??
? : @BLACKCAPS pic.twitter.com/5m5gPEuc3G

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) August 11, 2022

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New Zealand received the primary T20I by 13 runs.#WIvNZ Scorecard: https://t.co/Vs5dKOTdca pic.twitter.com/SH5Q4M7Tmz

— CricketInstances.com (@CricketTimesHQ) August 11, 2022

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Despite some pleasure from Romario Sheherd & Odean Smith on the finish, NZ received the primary T20I by 13 runs

WI must type out their batting, the T20 World Cup is just not far-off#WIvNZ

— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) August 11, 2022

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Mitchell Santner’s 3/19 helps New Zealand take a 1-0 lead in the T20I sequence ?#WIvNZ | Scorecard: https://t.co/df0FW775r9 pic.twitter.com/EkpDcPsFEV

— ICC (@ICC) August 10, 2022

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Kane Williamson has been fluent since Headingley and at the moment scored a unbelievable 47(33), which follows his 85(48).

And the man I’m impressed with probably the most is James Neesham. Since the Europe tour, he has a batting common of 44 and a strike charge of 228.57!! #WIvNZ pic.twitter.com/qkMWGl2HO3

— Madhurima (@worn_out1) August 11, 2022

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I believe only a few are speaking about Neesham the finisher. Cameos after cameos.#WIvNZ #Neesham

— Shree. (@nousernamesj) August 11, 2022