New Zealand Vs West Indies, 3rd T20I Match Report
New Zealand secured a nine-run victory over the West Indies in the third T20 international played in Nelson on Sunday, November 9. This win gave the Kiwis a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
Series Summary
- The West Indies won the first match by 7 runs.
- New Zealand responded with a narrow 3-run win in the second game, powered by a quick 78 off 28 balls from Mark Chapman.
- The third T20I victory pushed New Zealand ahead in the series.
Key Moments of the 3rd T20I
New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first, aiming to take a series lead. They started well against the West Indies bowling attack. Important innings from Devon Conway (56 runs) and Daryl Mitchell (41 runs) helped New Zealand post a competitive total of 177 for 9 in their 20 overs.
The West Indies bowlers fought hard towards the end to prevent New Zealand from scoring beyond 190.
West Indies Chase and Bowling Highlights
Chasing 178 runs, the West Indies tried to put early pressure on the Kiwis. However, New Zealand’s bowling proved decisive, with Ish Sodhi playing a crucial role. His bowling included both a wicket and a run out.
Ish Sodhi was named Player of the Match for his terrific bowling spell.
New Zealand now hold a 2-1 advantage in the series, heading into the remaining matches.
Author’s Summary
New Zealand’s disciplined batting and Ish Sodhi’s impactful bowling led them to a vital 9-run victory, putting them ahead in the T20I series against West Indies.
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