Windies beat NZ by 56 runs in 1st T20

West Indies crushed New Zealand by 56 runs in the first Twenty20 international on Saturday with Kieron Pollard and Chris Gayle hitting impressive half-centuries

West Indies made 209 for two off their 20 overs with Gayle unbeaten on 85 and Pollard making 63 not out in a partnership of 108.

New Zealand were then bowled out for 153 in the 19th over with opener Rob Nicol top-scoring with 32.

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