New Zealand beat West Indies by eight wickets in the fifth Twenty20 International to seal the series 3-1. Jacob Duffy returned 4-35, disrupting the top order and taking a key wicket at the end, helping New Zealand chase 140 in 18.4 overs. > Photo Credit: AFP Duffy’s three wickets in the third over saw West Indies slump to 21-4, and he later dismissed Romario Shepherd, who made 36 off 22 balls. West Indies were bowled out for 140 in 18.4 overs. New Zealand’s reply was swift and emphatic, reaching 141-2 in the 16th over. Devon Conway carried his bat for 47 and formed key partnerships: 69 for the first wicket with Tim Robinson (45 off 24), 37 with Rachin Ravindra (21), and 35 with Mark Chapman (21 not out). The series previously had West Indies winning the first match by seven runs, New Zealand taking the second by three runs, and the third by nine runs. The fourth match was abandoned due to rain. Duffy was named Player of the Series for his 10 wickets. *** Author’s summary: New Zealand secured a convincing series victory with a dominant chase, led by Duffy’s impact spells and Conway’s classy innings.

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Sportstar — 2025-11-13