New Zealand vs West Indies, 3rd T20I Match Report
New Zealand secured a nine-run victory over West Indies in the third T20 international held in Nelson on Sunday, November 9. This win gave New Zealand a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
Series Overview
- The series is contested over five T20I matches.
- West Indies won the first match by 7 runs.
- New Zealand responded with a 3-run win in the second match, highlighted by Mark Chapman’s explosive 78 off 28 balls.
Third T20I Match Details
Winning the toss, New Zealand chose to bat first, aiming to take control of the series. The openers provided a steady start against the West Indies bowling attack. Key contributors Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell scored 56 and 41 runs respectively, helping New Zealand post a competitive total of 177 for 9 in 20 overs.
The West Indies bowlers fought back well toward the end of the innings, preventing New Zealand from exceeding 190 runs comfortably.
West Indies Chase and Bowling Impact
Chasing 178, West Indies tried to apply pressure early on. However, New Zealand’s bowlers delivered crucial breakthroughs. Ish Sodhi was particularly influential, with his spell including both a wicket and involvement in a run out.
Ish Sodhi was named Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance.
Player of the Match
Ish Sodhi’s all-round impact with the ball played a key role in securing New Zealand's victory.
With this win, New Zealand moved ahead 2-1 in the series, positioning themselves strongly for the remaining two matches.
Author’s Summary
New Zealand edged a thrilling third T20I against West Indies, led by key batting contributions and Ish Sodhi’s decisive bowling, to take a 2-1 series lead.