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 held in Nelson on Sunday, November 9. This victory gave New Zealand a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
Series Overview
- West Indies won the first match by 7 runs.
- New Zealand responded with a thrilling 3-run win in the second match, powered by Mark Chapman's explosive 78 off 28 balls.
- After the third T20I, New Zealand leads 2-1 in the series.
Match Summary of 3rd T20I
New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first, aiming to take the lead in the series. The openers built a solid foundation before significant contributions came from Devon Conway, who scored 56, and Daryl Mitchell with 41 runs. They set a competitive total of 177 for 9 after 20 overs.
The West Indies bowlers fought back towards the end of the innings, restricting New Zealand from reaching beyond 190.
West Indies Chase and Bowling Performance
Chasing 178, West Indies tried to build early pressure, but New Zealand bowlers delivered key breakthroughs at crucial moments.
Ish Sodhi's bowling was especially impactful, including a wicket and a run out during his over.
Sodhi was honored as the Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance that helped secure New Zealand's win.
Author’s Summary
New Zealand’s strategic batting and Ish Sodhi’s crucial bowling ensured a narrow but vital 9-run victory in the third T20I, giving the Kiwis a lead in the series.
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