New Zealand Vs West Indies, 3rd T20I: Kiwis Secure 9-Run Win
New Zealand defeated West Indies by nine runs in the third T20 international at Nelson on Sunday, November 9, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
Match Overview
The series began with West Indies edging New Zealand by 7 runs in the first match. New Zealand responded with a narrow 3-run victory in the second game, powered by Mark Chapman’s explosive 78 off 28 balls.
Third T20I Highlights
Winning the toss, New Zealand chose to bat first with the aim to take control of the series. The openers provided a steady start, supported by important innings from Devon Conway (56) and Daryl Mitchell (41). These contributions helped New Zealand post a competitive total of 177 for 9 in their 20 overs.
West Indies bowlers pushed hard towards the end of the innings, successfully keeping New Zealand from reaching beyond 190.
In response, West Indies aimed to build early pressure, but New Zealand bowlers struck critical blows, disrupting their chase.
Player of the Match
Ish Sodhi was named Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling, which included a wicket and a crucial run out.
The win puts New Zealand ahead 2-1 in the series, setting up an exciting contest in the remaining matches.
Key Points
- New Zealand leads the series 2-1 after the third T20I.
- Mark Chapman’s 78 off 28 was crucial in the second match.
- Strong batting from Conway and Mitchell set a challenging total.
- Ish Sodhi’s bowling performance helped secure the win.
Summary: New Zealand's balanced batting and key bowling contributions allowed them to edge West Indies by nine runs, taking an important lead in the series.
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