New Zealand vs West Indies 3rd T20I: Match Summary
In the third T20I at Saxton Oval in Nelson, New Zealand set a target of 178 runs after scoring 177/9 in 20 overs. Devon Conway led the innings with a solid 56, supported by Daryl Mitchell's 41. West Indies fought back with two wickets each from Jason Holder and Matthew Forde, but ultimately fell short by 9 runs, being all out for 168 in their chase.
New Zealand Innings Highlights
- Devon Conway scored 56 runs.
- Daryl Mitchell contributed 41 runs.
- New Zealand's total: 177/9 in 20 overs.
- West Indies bowlers regained control to keep the total under 180.
West Indies Chase and Bowling Efforts
Romario Shepherd played a valiant innings, scoring 49 runs, but his efforts went in vain as he was caught by Daryl Mitchell. Jacob Duffy bowled effectively, breaking crucial partnerships and taking key wickets.
Romario Shepherd holes out to Daryl Mitchell as West Indies fall short by nine runs.
At 166/9 in the 19th over, Shamar Springer showcased aggressive batting. He hit a four and a six off Jimmy Neesham in the 18th over's first two balls, adding pressure on the bowler. Springer ended the over with a six.
Current Series Status
The five-match T20I series is now level at 1-1.
Key Bowling Performances
- Jason Holder: 2 wickets
- Matthew Forde: 2 wickets
- Jacob Duffy: Crucial wickets including breaking of important stands
Author's summary: Despite a fighting 49 from Romario Shepherd and lively lower-order hitting by Shamar Springer, West Indies fell 9 runs short chasing New Zealand's 178, leaving the series tied at 1-1.