New Zealand K power-hitter mark chapman Eden Park, auckland In the second T20I against West Indies, he displayed a brilliant batting performance which surprised the fans and rivals. West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl first, promising an exciting contest — and Chapman delivered.
The Kiwis started their innings with a strong opening stand, where Tim Robinson And devon conway Added 55 runs. Robinson played aggressively early, easily finding gaps and crossing the infield, while Conway took some time to settle down. However, just as New Zealand were heading towards a big opening partnership, the visitors quickly regained their momentum by dismissing both the openers.
By the halfway stage, West Indies had a firm grip on the game, while New Zealand were struggling to convert their early runs into big scores. But what happened next was completely disastrous.
When the innings was wavering, Chapman stepped into the field and changed the complexion of the match. The left-hander spent a few balls assessing the conditions, scoring only 12 runs from the first 10 balls at a strike rate of 120. What happened next was a masterclass of batting.
In the next 18 balls, Chapman hit fours and towering sixes, scoring 66 runs at an amazing strike rate of 366.67. His final score was 78 runs off 28 balls, which included five fours and seven sixes, which not only reflected his power but also his timing and shot selection.
Chapman’s innings completely destroyed West Indies’ bowling plans. Bowlers who had previously been maintaining precise lines now had to resort to defensive strategies as Chapman dominated both pace and spin. His attack silenced the visiting players and electrified the Eden Park crowd.
At the end, darryl mitchell And michel santner Short innings from एक्स added vital runs, taking New Zealand’s total past 200 runs and setting a challenging target for the visitors.
As soon as Chapman started his explosive game, there was a flood of reactions from fans and cricket experts on social media. Supporters praised his superb pace and ability to change the course of a game under pressure. The left-hander’s performance not only helped New Zealand take the lead in the match, but also established him as one of the most destructive middle-order batsmen in world T20 cricket.
