Overview
- Blair Tickner took 4 for 32 before injuring his left shoulder in a boundary dive, leading to him being stretchered off and transported to hospital.
- West Indies were dismissed for 205 on the opening day, and New Zealand closed on 24 without loss in reply.
- New Zealand fielded debutants Mitchell Hay and Michael Rae due to injuries to Tom Blundell, Matt Henry and Nathan Smith, with Rae returning 3 for 67.
- Tom Latham elected to bowl; West Indies reached 66 without loss and 92 for 2 at lunch before a collapse that saw the last seven wickets fall for 52 runs.
- The series is level after the Christchurch draw in which Justin Greaves made 202, with the third Test set for December 18 in Mount Maunganui.