New Zealand produced a disciplined all-round show to defeat West Indies by six wickets within the third match on the Windfall Stadium. After opting to bowl first, the guests bundled West Indies out for simply 140 earlier than calmly chasing down the goal in 39.3 overs with six wickets in hand. Left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox was the standout performer, claiming 4 wickets to earn the Participant of the Match award.
Jayden Lennox and Mitchell Santner sizzle with the ball to limit West Indies at 140
New Zealand’s choice to bowl first paid speedy dividends as their bowlers maintained tight strains and by no means allowed the West Indies batters to settle. John Campbell fell cheaply for six, whereas Ackeem Auguste supplied early resistance with a brisk 26 off 27 balls that included 4 boundaries. Keacy Carty anchored the innings with a affected person 48 from 77 deliveries, hanging six fours, however he struggled to search out substantial help from the opposite finish. Captain Shai Hope managed solely eight, whereas Sherfane Rutherford added 4 earlier than each fell to the disciplined New Zealand assault.
Shimron Hetmyer briefly lifted the scoring charge with an entertaining 26 off 28 balls, smashing two sixes, however his dismissal ended any hopes of a late surge. The decrease order didn’t contribute considerably as West Indies have been bowled out for 140 in 37.1 overs. Lennox led the bowling effort with figures of 4 for 52 from his 10 overs, constantly breaking partnerships. Mitchell Santner was equally economical, conceding simply 15 runs whereas taking two wickets in 8.1 overs. Michael Bracewell additionally chipped in with two wickets, whereas Jacob Duffy claimed one as New Zealand’s bowlers mixed successfully to maintain the hosts underneath stress all through the innings.
Additionally READ: Jayden Lennox stars as New Zealand level series with 5-wicket win over West Indies in 2nd ODI
New Zealand full composed chase regardless of a couple of setbacks
Chasing a modest goal of 141, New Zealand made a cautious begin by means of Will Younger and Henry Nicholls. The pair added helpful runs earlier than Younger departed for 23 off 42 balls, whereas Nicholls contributed 24 from 48 deliveries. West Indies discovered transient encouragement when Vitel Lawes struck thrice, dismissing Mark Chapman for seven and later eradicating Daryl Mitchell after his precious 28 off 49 balls. Nonetheless, the goal by no means regarded out of New Zealand’s attain.
Tom Latham performed a composed innings of 31 from 53 balls, making certain the chase remained on track earlier than Dean Foxcroft completed the job with an unbeaten 22 off 28 deliveries. The guests reached 141 for 4 in 39.3 overs to seal a snug six-wicket victory. For West Indies, Lawes was the choose of the bowlers with figures of three for 39, whereas Khary Pierre claimed the opposite wicket. Regardless of their efforts, the modest complete left the bowlers with little or no margin for error.
Additionally READ: WI vs NZ: Mitchell Santner names the ‘front man’ of New Zealand’s bowling attack
