New Zealand vs West Indies 3rd T20I Match Summary
In the third T20I at Saxton Oval, Nelson, New Zealand set a target of 178 runs, finishing at 177/9 in 20 overs. Devon Conway contributed a strong 56, supported by Daryl Mitchell's 41.
Bowling Highlights
For West Indies, Jason Holder and Matthew Forde took two wickets each, making a notable impact on New Zealand’s innings. Despite their efforts, New Zealand’s total fell just short of 200 due to West Indies’ effective bowling.
West Indies' Chase
Chasing 178, West Indies struggled and lost seven wickets while falling 9 runs short with an all-out score of 168.
“Romario Shepherd holes out to Daryll Mitchell as West Indies fall short by nine runs.”
Jacob Duffy delivered a key bowling performance, breaking an important partnership by taking a low catch from Shamar Springer, who had been aggressive with his batting.
Shamar Springer's Performance
Springer shone in the lower order, hitting a four and a six in the 18th over against Jimmy Neesham, trying to shift the momentum, but it wasn't enough to bridge the gap.
Series Status
The five-match T20I series remains level at 1-1 after this closely contested game.
Author's summary: Despite a strong total set by New Zealand, West Indies fought hard but fell nine runs short, keeping the series tied at 1-1.