WI vs NZ Ball by Ball Commentary

140/10(37.1 ov)

141/4(39.3 ov)

New Zealand beat West Indies by 6 wickets

Commentary

New Zealand

12:44 AM IST Focus shifts to Barbados - That brings us to the end of a rather one-sided affair. New Zealand move into a 2-1 lead in the five-match series and will have the chance to wrap it up in the next one, while West Indies will be aiming to bounce back and force a series decider. The action now shifts to Kensington Oval in Barbados for the fourth ODI on Sunday, 19th July. The first ball is scheduled for 2 pm GMT, but be sure to join us a little earlier for all the build-up. Until then, it's goodbye and take care!

12:42 AM IST The victorious skipper of New Zealand - Mitchell Santner acknowledges that winning the toss was an advantage on a surface like this, where there was enough assistance for the bowlers. According to him, the key was to keep things simple, with the Powerplay being the easiest phase to bat before conditions became increasingly challenging. Although West Indies stitched together a couple of useful partnerships, he says New Zealand remained patient, knowing that a few wickets would quickly shift the momentum. Speaking about Jayden Lennox, he says the spinner has been doing this for a long time on pitches back home that offer very little turn. He praises Lennox's accuracy and believes his simple approach of attacking the stumps has been the biggest reason behind his success over the last two matches. On his own bowling, he says he gradually worked out which deliveries were most effective and found that bowling at a slightly slower pace generated more turn. He also highlights the variety within New Zealand's spin attack, saying all four spinners bring something different, making them a difficult unit for opposition batters to face.

12:41 AM IST The captain for West Indies - Shai Hope admits batting first in Guyana is always a challenge and concedes that his side simply did not find enough runs despite New Zealand bowling well. He says there is plenty for the team to discuss, with the inconsistent bounce making batting difficult, but stresses they still need to find ways to adapt and put competitive totals on the board. He also feels a bit of luck is required on such surfaces, something he believes was missing as several close calls went against them. Looking ahead, he points out that the series now moves to Barbados, where the conditions will be different and the team will have to assess what is in front of them before making any plans. Despite trailing 2-1, he believes there is still plenty to play for and insists the focus is on bouncing back in the next game to keep the series alive. Speaking about Vitel Lawes, he says the young spinner has settled in brilliantly after his debut. He praises his consistency, adding that once the first-game nerves disappeared, Lawes has looked increasingly comfortable and continues to bowl exceptionally well.

12:38 AM IST PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Jayden Lennox wins the award for his amazing spell of 4/52. He says winning back-to-back Player of the Match awards is pleasing, but insists personal accolades are never his focus. According to him, his approach is simple, keep the stumps in play, maintain the right wrist position, and trust the conditions to do the rest if the ball is consistently landed in good areas. He also credits Mitchell Santner as a major influence, adding that the captain has been a huge source of inspiration and someone he continues to lean on.

12:36 AM IST Presentation Time...

12:36 AM IST Fight wasn't enough for the Windies - West Indies showed plenty of fight but simply did not have enough runs on the board to truly test New Zealand. They desperately needed early breakthroughs, but the opening stand denied them that opportunity. A spirited spell from Vitel Lawes briefly reignited hopes with three quick wickets, while Khary Pierre added another by dismissing Daryl Mitchell. However, the hosts couldn't sustain the pressure, and New Zealand comfortably crossed the finish line to leave West Indies on the wrong side of the result.

12:32 AM IST Spin trio powers New Zealand - Earlier in the game, West Indies posted a below-par total for the second successive match in the series. The openers made a positive start, but the momentum shifted when John Campbell suffered a hamstring injury and had to be stretchered off. From there, the hosts struggled to build partnerships, with Keacy Carty's gritty 48 standing out as the lone significant contribution. Shimron Hetmyer and Ackeem Auguste were the only other batters to reach double figures, highlighting the batting collapse. New Zealand were exceptional with the ball, led by debutant Jacob Duffy's early breakthrough before Jayden Lennox stole the show with a superb four-wicket haul. Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell chipped in with two wickets apiece to complete a dominant bowling performance.

12:31 AM IST Measured chase seals the deal - New Zealand were never under any real scoreboard pressure, with the openers opting for a patient start and safely negotiating the Powerplay without losing a wicket. While there were no major partnerships, every batter apart from Mark Chapman made a useful contribution of 20 or more to keep the chase on track. The visitors did wobble at 89/4, but Tom Latham's calm, unbeaten knock, coupled with Dean Foxcroft's composed support, produced an unbroken 52-run stand that guided New Zealand home comfortably with more than 10 overs to spare.

12:29 AM IST Kiwis edge closer to series glory - A clinical all-round performance from New Zealand sees them take a 2-1 lead in the ODI series with back-to-back convincing victories. West Indies, meanwhile, have plenty to reflect on and will need a significant improvement if they are to keep the series alive. With only two matches remaining, the hosts must quickly rediscover their best cricket to mount a comeback.

End of over 39.32 runs

NZ: 141/4CRR: 3.57

Ball

Dean Foxcroft:22 (28)

Tom Latham:31 (53)

Keacy Carty:0.3-0-2-0

39.3

Keacy Carty to Dean Foxcroft, 1 run

81.0kph

Winning runs! Tossed up, full and on off, Dean Foxcroft strides out and taps it wide of point for a run. NEW ZEALAND WIN BY 6 WICKETS!

39.2

Keacy Carty to Dean Foxcroft, no run

82.8kph

Floated, full and on off, Dean Foxcroft looks to push it away but misses.

39.1

Keacy Carty to Tom Latham, 1 run

Shorter in length and outside off, Tom Latham punches it to sweeper cover for a single. SCORES LEVEL!

End of over 396 runs

NZ: 139/4CRR: 3.56RRR: 0.18

Ball

Dean Foxcroft:21 (26)

Tom Latham:30 (52)

Ackeem Auguste:3-0-12-0

38.6

Ackeem Auguste to Dean Foxcroft, 4 runs

FOUR! Put away! Ackeem Auguste drags his length back, on middle. Dean Foxcroft rocks back quickly and heaves it to the deep square leg fence for a boundary. New Zealand are just 2 runs away from the win now. Also, the 50-run stand comes up between these two batters.

38.5

Ackeem Auguste to Dean Foxcroft, no run

80.3kph

Tossed up, full and on middle, Dean Foxcroft blocks it out.

38.4

Ackeem Auguste to Tom Latham, 1 run

Short again, on leg, Tom Latham flicks it off the back foot to deep square leg for a run. New Zealand are one big hit away from the win now.

Tom Latham

Runs: 30(52)SR: 57.69

38.3

Ackeem Auguste to Tom Latham, no run

Goes short and on leg, Tom Latham nudges it to short fine.

38.2

Ackeem Auguste to Dean Foxcroft, 1 run

Flighted, full and around off, Dean Foxcroft drives it to sweeper cover for a single.

38.1

Ackeem Auguste to Dean Foxcroft, no run

Floated, full and on off, Dean Foxcroft drills it straight to short cover.

End of over 388 runs

NZ: 133/4CRR: 3.50RRR: 0.66

Ball

Dean Foxcroft:16 (22)

Tom Latham:29 (50)

Gudakesh Motie:10-0-34-0

37.6

Gudakesh Motie to Dean Foxcroft, 1 run

Fires this one, full and on leg, Dean Foxcroft looks to work itaway but gets an inside edge to short fine for one.

37.5

Gudakesh Motie to Tom Latham, 3 runs

85.2kph

Superb effort in the deep! A bit quicker, full and on middle, Tom Latham goes down and swipes it away wide of deep mid-wicket. Sherfane Rutherford moves to his left and gets low to stop the ball. He does well to keep his back foot away from the rope and saves one run for his side. Three taken.

37.4

Gudakesh Motie to Tom Latham, no run

81.9kph

Flatter, full and around off, Tom Latham reaches out and bunts it back to the bowler.

37.3

Gudakesh Motie to Tom Latham, no run

Tossed up, full and on off, Tom Latham pushes it to short cover.

37.2

Gudakesh Motie to Tom Latham, 4 runs

97.8kph

FOUR! Nicely done! Flighted, full and around middle. Tom Latham crouches low to get inside the line of it and swipes it to the vacant deep fine leg fence for a boundary.

37.1

Gudakesh Motie to Tom Latham, no run

87.9kph

Floated, short and on off, turns in, Tom Latham stays back and pats it down the pitch.

End of over 374 runs

NZ: 125/4CRR: 3.38RRR: 1.23

Ball

Tom Latham:22 (45)

Dean Foxcroft:15 (21)

Ackeem Auguste:2-0-6-0

36.6

Ackeem Auguste to Tom Latham, 1 run

Flatter, full and on leg, Tom Latham eases it down to long on for a run.

36.5

Ackeem Auguste to Tom Latham, 2 runs

Drags his length back and around off, Tom Latham punches it through covers and comes back for the second run.

36.4

Ackeem Auguste to Tom Latham, no run

84.1kph

Looped up, full and on middle and leg, Tom Latham knocks it down the pitch.

36.3

Ackeem Auguste to Tom Latham, no run

Tossed up, full and on middle, Tom Latham tucks it to short mid-wicket.

36.2

Ackeem Auguste to Tom Latham, no run

Floated, full and on off, Tom Latham taps it to the left of short cover.

36.1

Ackeem Auguste to Dean Foxcroft, 1 run

78.8kph

Flighted, full and on off, Dean Foxcroft drives it to long off for a single.

End of over 362 runs

NZ: 121/4CRR: 3.36RRR: 1.42

Ball

Tom Latham:19 (40)

Dean Foxcroft:14 (20)

Gudakesh Motie:9-0-26-0

35.6

Gudakesh Motie to Tom Latham, no run

Slows it up, full and on off, turns in, Tom Latham gets forward to block but gets an inside edge to short fine.

35.5

Gudakesh Motie to Tom Latham, 2 runs

78.6kph

Tossed up, full and around middle, Tom Latham gets down on one knee and swipes it wide of deep square leg for a brace.

35.4

Gudakesh Motie to Tom Latham, no run

86.5kph

Drags his length back, on off, Tom Latham pats it to short cover.

35.3

Gudakesh Motie to Tom Latham, no run

Flatter, full and on off, Tom Latham steers it off the outer half of the bat to short third.

35.2

Gudakesh Motie to Tom Latham, no run

88.5kph

Floated, full and on off, turns in, Tom Latham gets down for the sweep but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball pops out to the off side.

35.1

Gudakesh Motie to Tom Latham, no run

Flighted, full and on off, Tom Latham drives it away to short cover.

End of over 352 runs

NZ: 119/4CRR: 3.40RRR: 1.46

Ball

Dean Foxcroft:14 (20)

Tom Latham:17 (34)

Ackeem Auguste:1-0-2-0

34.6

Ackeem Auguste to Dean Foxcroft, no run

82.5kph

Slows it, full and on middle, Dean Foxcroft fends it away.

34.5

Ackeem Auguste to Tom Latham, 1 run

84.0kph

A bit short and around off, Tom Latham punches it to the right of short cover. Shamar Joseph moves to the ball but parries it behind him. Latham sets off for the run. Joseph gets to the ball and throws at the bowler's end but almost hits Latham, who takes a tumble after reaching his crease.

34.4

Ackeem Auguste to Tom Latham, no run

76.1kph

Flighted, full and on off, Tom Latham drives it away to short cover.

34.3

Ackeem Auguste to Tom Latham, no run

Tossed up, full and around off, Tom Latham pushes it to short cover.

34.2

Ackeem Auguste to Tom Latham, no run

Flatter, short and on off, Tom Latham stabs it out to short cover.

34.1

Ackeem Auguste to Dean Foxcroft, 1 run

Shorter in length and on middle, Dean Foxcroft punches it down to long on for a single.

12:03 AM IST West Indies will now choose one of the two balls to continue till the rest of the chase. Also, Ackeem Auguste comes into the attack.

End of over 343 runs

NZ: 117/4CRR: 3.44RRR: 1.50

Ball

Dean Foxcroft:13 (18)

Tom Latham:16 (30)

Gudakesh Motie:8-0-24-0

33.6

Gudakesh Motie to Dean Foxcroft, 1 run

85.9kph

Quicker, short and on leg, Dean Foxcroft moves back to flick but misses. It goes off his pads towards short fine. A leg bye taken.

33.5

Gudakesh Motie to Dean Foxcroft, no run

87.7kph

Fires in a yorker, on middle, Dean Foxcroft digs it out to the leg side.

33.4

Gudakesh Motie to Tom Latham, 1 run

Flighted, full and on off, Tom Latham pushes it throughj covers for a run.

33.3

Gudakesh Motie to Tom Latham, no run

86.5kph

Floated, full and around off, turns in, Tom Latham goes down for the sweep but misses.

33.2

Gudakesh Motie to Dean Foxcroft, 1 run

Flatter, full and on leg, Dean Foxcroft clips it to short mid-wicket for a single.

33.1

Gudakesh Motie to Dean Foxcroft, no run

Tossed up, full and on middle, turns away, Dean Foxcroft looks to work it across the line. Gets a leading edge as the ball lobs up but goes on the bounce to short cover.

11:59 PM IST DRINKS! New Zealand need just 27 more runs to win with 6 wickets in hand and 102 balls remaining. The result is pretty much inevitable here unless West Indies can pull off something really special. It has not been an easy chase for the Kiwis, but small contributions from almost everyone have kept them in control of the game, while the Windies have shown good fight, it looks like it won't be enough. Also, Gudakesh Motie will bowl after the break.

End of over 334 runs

NZ: 114/4CRR: 3.45RRR: 1.58

Ball

Dean Foxcroft:12 (14)

Tom Latham:15 (28)

Khary Pierre:10-1-26-1

32.6

Khary Pierre to Dean Foxcroft, 1 run

Looped up, full and on off, Dean Foxcroft drives it to long off for one more.

32.5

Khary Pierre to Dean Foxcroft, no run

Tossed up, full and on leg, Dean Foxcroft tucks it to short mid-wicket.

32.4

Khary Pierre to Dean Foxcroft, no run

Slows it up, full and on middle, Dean Foxcroft defends it on the front foot.

32.3

Khary Pierre to Tom Latham, 1 run

Short again and outside off, Tom Latham cuts it away to deep point for another run.

32.2

Khary Pierre to Dean Foxcroft, 1 run

86.2kph

Drops it short and around off, Dean Foxcroft punches it past short cover for a single.

32.1

Khary Pierre to Tom Latham, 1 run

Flighted, full and on middle, Tom Latham goes down and sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.

End of over 324 runs

NZ: 110/4CRR: 3.44RRR: 1.72

Ball

Tom Latham:13 (26)

Dean Foxcroft:10 (10)

Vitel Lawes:10-0-39-3

31.6

Vitel Lawes to Tom Latham, 1 run

Flatter, full and on off, Tom Latham pushes it to sweeper cover for a brace. Vitel Lawes finishes a fine spell of bowling with figures of 10-0-39-3.

31.5

Vitel Lawes to Tom Latham, no run

81.2kph

Slows it up, full and on off, Tom Latham fends it to the off side.

31.4

Vitel Lawes to Tom Latham, no run

Goes short and around off, Tom Latham dabs it down to point.

31.3

Vitel Lawes to Dean Foxcroft, 1 run

Flatter, full and on middle, Dean Foxcroft uses his feet to tuck it away but the ball goes off his pads towards mid-wicket. They cross. It is given as runs. There is an appeal for LBW, but it is turned down. Oh..wow! UltraEdge shows that no bat involved and Ball Tracking comes up with three reds. West Indies did not take the review here.

31.2

Vitel Lawes to Tom Latham, 1 run

Floated, full and on middle, Tom Latham drills it to mid on for a run.

31.1

Vitel Lawes to Dean Foxcroft, 1 run

Tossed up, full and on off, Dean Foxcroft pushes it through covers for a single.

End of over 312 runs

NZ: 106/4CRR: 3.42RRR: 1.84

Ball

Tom Latham:11 (22)

Dean Foxcroft:8 (8)

Khary Pierre:9-1-22-1

30.6

Khary Pierre to Tom Latham, no run

83.1kph

Quicker, short and on middle, turns in sharply, Tom Latham backs away to play at it but gets an inside edge to short fine.

30.5

Khary Pierre to Tom Latham, no run

Flatter, full and on middle, turns in, Tom Latham knocks it back to the bowler.

30.4

Khary Pierre to Tom Latham, no run

80.3kph

Flighted, full and on middle, Tom Latham turns it to the leg side.

30.3

Khary Pierre to Dean Foxcroft, 1 run

Goes short and on off, Dean Foxcroft dabs it down to point for a run.

30.2

Khary Pierre to Tom Latham, 1 run

Tossed up, full and around middle. Tom Latham gets down on one knee to sweep it away. It catches the top edge and flies towards deep square leg but it does not carry to the fielder. They cross.

30.1

Khary Pierre to Tom Latham, no run

Floated, full and on off, Tom Latham looks to push it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

End of over 303 runs

NZ: 104/4CRR: 3.47RRR: 1.85

Ball

Tom Latham:10 (17)

Dean Foxcroft:7 (7)

Vitel Lawes:9-0-35-3

29.6

Vitel Lawes to Tom Latham, 1 run

Drops it short and outside off, Tom Latham cuts it through point for one more. New Zealand need 37 runs in 120 balls.

29.5

Vitel Lawes to Tom Latham, no run

Slows it up, full and on middle, Tom Latham tucks it to short mid-wicket.

29.4

Vitel Lawes to Dean Foxcroft, 1 run

78.9kph

Looped, full and on off, Dean Foxcroft lunges out and taps it just wide of point for a quick run.

29.3

Vitel Lawes to Tom Latham, 1 run

80.5kph

Tossed up, full and on leg, Tom Latham loses his balance but manages to clip it through mid-wicket for a single.

29.2

Vitel Lawes to Tom Latham, no run

Floated, full and on leg, Tom Latham turns it to the leg side.

29.1

Vitel Lawes to Tom Latham, no run

Flighted, full and on middle, Tom Latham tucks it to short mid-wicket.

End of over 293 runs

NZ: 101/4CRR: 3.48RRR: 1.90

Ball

Dean Foxcroft:6 (6)

Tom Latham:8 (12)

Khary Pierre:8-1-20-1

28.6

Khary Pierre to Dean Foxcroft, 2 runs

82.8kph

Dragged back, around off, Dean Foxcroft moves back to cut it away but gets a bottom edge. It nutmegs the keeper and goes behind, but short fine chases after it to stop it. Two taken. 100 up for New Zealand!

100 Runs for the teamNew Zealand

Runs: 101/4

28.5

Khary Pierre to Dean Foxcroft, no run

82.2kph

Tossed up, full and on middle, Dean Foxcroft blocks it down the pitch.

28.4

Khary Pierre to Tom Latham, 1 run

Quicker, short and on off, Tom Latham opens the bat face and steers it through point for a run.

28.3

Khary Pierre to Tom Latham, no run

78.1kph

Flighted, full and around off, Tom Latham gets down on one knee to sweep it away but misses.

28.2

Khary Pierre to Tom Latham, no run

Floated, full and on off, Tom Latham stabs it out to the off side.

28.1

Khary Pierre to Tom Latham, no run

Flatter, short and around off, Tom Latham stays back to cut it away but misses.

End of over 289 runs

NZ: 98/4CRR: 3.50RRR: 1.95

Ball

Dean Foxcroft:4 (4)

Tom Latham:7 (8)

Vitel Lawes:8-0-32-3

27.6

Vitel Lawes to Dean Foxcroft, no run

82.1kph

Floated, full and on leg, Dean Foxcroft knocks it down the pitch. Not a great over from Lawes on his return to the attack.

27.5

Vitel Lawes to Dean Foxcroft, no run

Low full toss, on middle, Dean Foxcroft jams it back to the bowler.

27.4

Vitel Lawes to Dean Foxcroft, no run

Slows it up, full and on middle, turns in a bit, Dean Foxcroft looks to work it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. A slight shout for LBW, but turned down.

27.3

Vitel Lawes to Dean Foxcroft, 4 runs

FOUR! Loose delivery once again! Vitel Lawes bowls another full toss, on off. Dean Foxcroft makes the most of it and drills it down the ground to the long off fence for four more runs.

27.2

Vitel Lawes to Tom Latham, 1 run

Drops it short and around off, Tom Latham moves back and guides it through point for a single.

27.1

Vitel Lawes to Tom Latham, 4 runs

FOUR! Lovely shot! A loopy low full toss, on off. Tom Latham leans onto his drive nicely and creams it through covers for a boundary.

11:34 PM IST Big moment in the game. Dean Foxcroft is the next man in.

End of over 272 runs

NZ: 89/4CRR: 3.30RRR: 2.26

Ball

Daryl Mitchell:28 (49)

Tom Latham:2 (6)

Khary Pierre:7-1-17-1

26.6

Khary Pierre to Daryl Mitchell, no run

84.5kph

OUT! BOWLED'EM! Khary Pierre gets the big fish here. He pushes this through quicker, full and on off, skids through a bit. Daryl Mitchell moves back to play at it with an angled bat, but he should have been forward on this one. The ball keeps a tad low and goes through to rattle the stumps. Mitchell has a shake of his head, but he can do nothing about it now. New Zealand are four down now.

Daryl Mitchell

28 (49b 4x4 0x6)SR: 57.14

b Khary Pierre

26.5

Khary Pierre to Daryl Mitchell, no run

Slows it up, full and on middle, turns away, Daryl Mitchell defends it on the front foot.

26.4

Khary Pierre to Daryl Mitchell, no run

Flighted, full and on leg, Daryl Mitchell turns it towards short mid-wicket. He wants the run but is sent back.

26.3

Khary Pierre to Tom Latham, 1 run

Short again, on leg, Tom Latham nudges it through mid-wicket for a run.

26.2

Khary Pierre to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

79.9kph

Goes short and around off, Daryl Mitchell punches it through covers for a single.

26.1

Khary Pierre to Daryl Mitchell, no run

Tossed up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell pushes it back to the bowler.

End of over 266 runs

NZ: 87/3CRR: 3.35RRR: 2.25

Ball

Tom Latham:1 (5)

Daryl Mitchell:27 (44)

Keemo Paul:1-0-6-0

25.6

Keemo Paul to Tom Latham, no run

131.2kph

Short of a length and on off, nips back in, Tom Latham stays back to play at it but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

25.5

Keemo Paul to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

On a length and on middle, Daryl Mitchell knocks it towards the mid on region for a run.

25.4

Keemo Paul to Daryl Mitchell, no run

133.7kph

Touch fuller and on middle, Daryl Mitchell tucks it to short mid-wicket.

25.3

Keemo Paul to Daryl Mitchell, no run

131.4kph

Back of a length and on middle, straightens off the deck. Daryl Mitchell gets squard up as the ball goes off the outer half of the bat and rolls to short third.

25.2

Keemo Paul to Daryl Mitchell, 4 runs

135.6kph

FOUR! Easy pickings! Fuller but down the leg side this time. Daryl Mitchell just has to get some bat on it and he tickles it away to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

25.1

Keemo Paul to Tom Latham, 1 run

Fuller and around off, Tom Latham strides out and drives it through cover-point for a single.

11:24 PM IST We are halfway through the chase! New Zealand need 60 runs to win and are way ahead in the game. Only wickets can get West Indies back in this one. Also, Daryl Mitchell is receiving some treatment on his back from the physio during this small break. Keemo Paul comes into the attack now.

End of over 250 run

NZ: 81/3CRR: 3.24RRR: 2.40

Ball

Daryl Mitchell:22 (40)

Tom Latham:0 (3)

Khary Pierre:6-1-15-0

24.6

Khary Pierre to Daryl Mitchell, no run

Slows it up, full and on off, Daryl Mitchell pushes it back to the bowler.

24.5

Khary Pierre to Daryl Mitchell, no run

Flighted, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell is solid in his defense.

24.4

Khary Pierre to Daryl Mitchell, no run

Tossed up, full and on off, Daryl Mitchell gets forward and fends it away.

24.3

Khary Pierre to Daryl Mitchell, no run

A bit short and on off, Daryl Mitchell pats it towards mid off.

24.2

Khary Pierre to Daryl Mitchell, no run

82.7kph

Appeal for stumping! Tossed up, full and on off, grips and turns away sharply. Daryl Mitchell gets down for the sweep but misses. Shai Hope gathers it up and takes the bails off in a flash. The third umpire is called in but the replay shows that some part of Mitchell's back foot is inside the crease.

24.1

Khary Pierre to Daryl Mitchell, no run

Floated, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell knocks it to mid on.

End of over 243 runs

NZ: 81/3CRR: 3.38RRR: 2.30

Ball

Tom Latham:0 (3)

Daryl Mitchell:22 (34)

Vitel Lawes:7-0-23-3

23.6

Vitel Lawes to Tom Latham, no run

81.9kph

A mix-up but no harm done! Vitel Lawes slows it up, full and around off, Tom Latham pushes it towards short cover. Daryl Mitchell sets off for the run but Latham sees the fielder collect it on the bounce and sends his partner back. The throw comes in at the bowler's end, where Lawes collects and flicks it onto the stumps but misses it. Mitchell puts in a desperate dive as well. A better throw was needed there.

23.5

Vitel Lawes to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

83.5kph

Short again and outside off, Daryl Mitchell cuts it through point for one.

23.4

Vitel Lawes to Daryl Mitchell, no run

Flighted, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell blocks it down the pitch.

23.3

Vitel Lawes to Daryl Mitchell, no run

76.6kph

Goes short and around off, Daryl Mitchell stays back and guides it away to backward point.

23.2

Vitel Lawes to Daryl Mitchell, 2 runs

77.9kph

Looped up, on middle, Daryl Mitchell gets down on one knee, takes it on the full and sweeps it wide of deep square leg. Matthew Forde runs to his right and dives to push the ball back inside. Two taken.

23.1

Vitel Lawes to Daryl Mitchell, no run

Floated, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell stays deep inside his crease and tucks it to short mid-wicket.

End of over 231 run

NZ: 78/3CRR: 3.39RRR: 2.33

Ball

Tom Latham:0 (2)

Daryl Mitchell:19 (29)

Khary Pierre:5-0-15-0

22.6

Khary Pierre to Tom Latham, no run

79.5kph

Slows it up, full and on middle, Tom Latham keeps it out to the off side.

22.5

Khary Pierre to Tom Latham, no run

82.5kph

Flatter, short and around leg, Tom Latham nudges it to short fine.

22.4

Khary Pierre to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

85.4kph

Drops it short and around off, Daryl Mitchell opens the bat face and steers it through point for a single.

22.3

Khary Pierre to Daryl Mitchell, no run

83.5kph

Tossed up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell turns it to the leg side.

22.2

Khary Pierre to Daryl Mitchell, no run

84.7kph

Flighted, full and on off, Daryl Mitchell taps it to short cover.

22.1

Khary Pierre to Daryl Mitchell, no run

83.3kph

Floated, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell lunges out and fends it away.

11:12 PM IST Out goes Will Young, in comes Tom Latham.

End of over 223 runs

NZ: 77/3CRR: 3.50RRR: 2.28

Ball

Will Young:23 (42)

Daryl Mitchell:18 (25)

Vitel Lawes:6-0-20-3

21.6

Vitel Lawes to Will Young, no run

76.1kph

OUT! TAKEN! Vitel Lawes gets his third now and he is keeping the Windies in the fight. This is a googly, short and well outside off, turns further away. Will Young backs away early and then tries to reach out for it. He loses his bottom hand and gets no control on the punch. He ends up lobbing it straight to short cover, where Khary Pierre crouches low and takes a nice catch. Young cannot believe what he has done here but has to walk back now. New Zealand are 77/3, still needing 64 more runs to win.

Will Young

23 (42b 3x4 0x6)SR: 54.76

c Khary Pierre b Vitel Lawes

21.5

Vitel Lawes to Will Young, 2 runs

Looped up, full and on off, Will Young drives it square through point for a couple of runs for a brace.

21.4

Vitel Lawes to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

Drops it short and around leg, Daryl Mitchell moves back and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

21.3

Vitel Lawes to Daryl Mitchell, no run

Flighted, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell tucks it to short mid-wicket.

21.2

Vitel Lawes to Daryl Mitchell, no run

Floated, full and on off, Daryl Mitchell drills it to mid off.

21.1

Vitel Lawes to Daryl Mitchell, no run

82.4kph

Tossed up, full and on off, turns in, Daryl Mitchell strides out and opens the bat face to tap it out but gets beaten on the outside edge.

End of over 219 runs

NZ: 74/2CRR: 3.52RRR: 2.31

Ball

Will Young:21 (40)

Daryl Mitchell:17 (21)

Gudakesh Motie:7-0-22-0

20.6

Gudakesh Motie to Will Young, 4 runs

84.8kph

FOUR! Short and punished! Gudakesh Motie drags his length back and around middle. Will Young moves back quickly and heaves it away to the vacant deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

20.5

Gudakesh Motie to Will Young, no run

Short again, on off, Will Young stabs it out to short cover.

20.4

Gudakesh Motie to Will Young, no run

Flatter, shortish and on off, turns away and keeps low, Will Young looks to cut it away but misses.

20.3

Gudakesh Motie to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

Drops it short and around off, Daryl Mitchell guides it through point for a single.

20.2

Gudakesh Motie to Daryl Mitchell, no run

Tossed up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell lunges out and blocks it out.

20.1

Gudakesh Motie to Daryl Mitchell, 4 runs

89.8kph

FOUR! Top shot! Floated, full and on middle and leg. Daryl Mitchell changes his stance early, gets low and plays the reverse sweep to perfection through backward point for a boundary.

End of over 206 runs

NZ: 65/2CRR: 3.25RRR: 2.53

Ball

Daryl Mitchell:12 (18)

Will Young:17 (37)

Vitel Lawes:5-0-17-2

19.6

Vitel Lawes to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

Dragged back, on leg, Daryl Mitchell moves back and clips it to square leg for one.

19.5

Vitel Lawes to Daryl Mitchell, 4 runs

79.2kph

FOUR! Nice use of the feet! Vitel Lawes gives this one some more air, full and on off. Daryl Mitchell skips down the track to get to the pitch of it and lofts it cleanly over mid off for a boundary.

19.4

Vitel Lawes to Daryl Mitchell, no run

Slows it up, full and on off, Daryl Mitchell fends it down the pitch.

19.3

Vitel Lawes to Daryl Mitchell, no run

Flatter, short and around off, turns in sharply. Daryl Mitchell steps across to punch it away but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

19.2

Vitel Lawes to Daryl Mitchell, no run

Flighted, full and on off, Daryl Mitchell goes for the sweep but gets an inside edge to square leg.

19.1

Vitel Lawes to Will Young, 1 run

Floated, full and around off, Will Young looks to drive it away but slices it in the air and through the vacant point region for one.

End of over 191 run

NZ: 59/2CRR: 3.11RRR: 2.64

Ball

Daryl Mitchell:7 (13)

Will Young:16 (36)

Gudakesh Motie:6-0-13-0

18.6

Gudakesh Motie to Daryl Mitchell, no run

83.7kph

Close! Slows it up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell knocks it a bit uppishly down the pitch. Gudakesh Motie puts in a full-length dive to his right but the ball just does not stick in.

18.5

Gudakesh Motie to Daryl Mitchell, no run

Pushed through quicker, shortish and on off, turns away. Daryl Mitchell moves back to guide it away but misses.

18.4

Gudakesh Motie to Daryl Mitchell, no run

Flighted, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell tucks it to short mid-wicket.

18.3

Gudakesh Motie to Will Young, 1 run

A bit short and on off, Will Young opens the bat face and steers it to point for a single.

18.2

Gudakesh Motie to Will Young, no run

Floated, full and on off, Will Young pushes it wide of short cover, but the fielder quickly moves to his right to make the stop.

18.1

Gudakesh Motie to Will Young, no run

Flatter, short and on middle, Will Young moves abck and stabs it out to short cover.

End of over 184 runs

NZ: 58/2CRR: 3.22RRR: 2.59

Ball

Daryl Mitchell:7 (10)

Will Young:15 (33)

Vitel Lawes:4-0-11-2

17.6

Vitel Lawes to Daryl Mitchell, 4 runs

FOUR! Gets it away! Quicker, short and on middle, turns down the leg side. Daryl Mitchell steps back and glances it wide of short fine as the ball races to the fence for a boundary.

17.5

Vitel Lawes to Daryl Mitchell, no run

Gives this one some more air, full and on off, Daryl Mitchell clips it to short mid-wicket.

17.4

Vitel Lawes to Daryl Mitchell, no run

81.9kph

Drops it short and on middle, Daryl Mitchell moves back and clips it to backward square leg. He wants the run but is sent back.

17.3

Vitel Lawes to Daryl Mitchell, no run

Floated, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell turns it to short mid-wicket.

17.2

Vitel Lawes to Daryl Mitchell, no run

Flighted, full and on off, turns in, Daryl Mitchell lunges out and blocks it out.

17.1

Vitel Lawes to Daryl Mitchell, no run

83.6kph

Tossed up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell knocks it to the right of the bowler.

End of over 173 runs

NZ: 54/2CRR: 3.18RRR: 2.63

Ball

Will Young:15 (33)

Daryl Mitchell:3 (4)

Gudakesh Motie:5-0-12-0

16.6

Gudakesh Motie to Will Young, no run

Pushed through quicker, shortish and on off, skids through, Will Young looks to guide it away but fails to connect.

16.5

Gudakesh Motie to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

Slows it up, full and on off, Daryl Mitchell pushes it through covers for one.

16.4

Gudakesh Motie to Will Young, 1 run

Flighted, full and on middle, Will Young knocks it to mid on for a quick run.

16.3

Gudakesh Motie to Will Young, no run

Flatter one, full and around off, turns away, Will Young gets down for the reverse paddle but misses. Shai Hope collects it and quickly breaks the stumps. He appeals for the stumping and it has been sent upstairs. The replay shows that Young did drag his back foot out but gets it inside in time.

16.2

Gudakesh Motie to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

Floated, full and on off, Daryl Mitchell drives it down to long off for a single.

16.1

Gudakesh Motie to Daryl Mitchell, no run

Tossed up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell prods forward and blocks it out.

End of over 161 run

NZ: 51/2CRR: 3.19RRR: 2.64

Ball

Will Young:14 (30)

Daryl Mitchell:1 (1)

Vitel Lawes:3-0-7-2

15.6

Vitel Lawes to Will Young, no run

Looped up, full and on off, Will Young drills it to mid off.

15.5

Vitel Lawes to Will Young, no run

Slows it up, full and on off, Will Young gets forward and taps it to the off side.

15.4

Vitel Lawes to Will Young, no run

Flatter, full and on leg, Will Young clips it to short fine.

15.3

Vitel Lawes to Will Young, no run

Wrong'un, full and on off, turns away, Will Young looks to work it across the line but gets a leading edge along the ground to short cover.

15.2

Vitel Lawes to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

A loopy low full toss, on off, Daryl Mitchell drives it to long on for a single.

10:45 PM IST DRINKS! West Indies are fighting well here despite not having that many runs on the board. Vitel Lawes has got both wickets so far, and he has looked threatening. If he can get a couple more, it will be game on. However, New Zealand know that they just need one big partnership and the match will be in their bag, but this surface is not easy for the new batters. Also, Daryl Mitchell comes out to the middle now.

15.1

Vitel Lawes to Mark Chapman, no run

80.0kph

OUT! LBW! Vitel Lawes strikes again. He tosses it up, full and around middle, goes straight. Mark Chapman prods forward and plays for the turn away but leaves a gap between bat and pad for the ball to go through and hit his pad. There is a big shout for LBW, and the finger goes up. It looks plumb, but Chapman takes a review here. Only bat can save him here, or else it is pretty straight. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows three reds, with the ball hitting the middle stump. New Zealand are 50/2, chasing 141 runs.

Mark Chapman

7 (17b 0x4 0x6)SR: 41.18

lbw b Vitel Lawes

End of over 155 runs

NZ: 50/1CRR: 3.33RRR: 2.60

Ball

Mark Chapman:7 (16)

Will Young:14 (26)

Gudakesh Motie:4-0-9-0

14.6

Gudakesh Motie to Mark Chapman, 1 run

89.5kph

Quicker one, full and on middle, Mark Chapman drills it down to long on for one more. 50 up for New Zealand!

50 Runs for the teamNew Zealand

Runs: 50/1

14.5

Gudakesh Motie to Mark Chapman, 2 runs

Flatter, full and around off, Mark Chapman pushes it to short cover, where the fielder lets it through and allows a brace.

14.4

Gudakesh Motie to Mark Chapman, no run

90.9kph

Drops it short and on leg, Mark Chapman stays back and nudges it to mid-wicket.

14.3

Gudakesh Motie to Will Young, 1 run

Tossed up, full and on off, Will Young eases it to long off for a run.

14.2

Gudakesh Motie to Mark Chapman, 1 run

Flatter, full and on middle, Mark Chapman drills it to long on for a single.

14.1

Gudakesh Motie to Mark Chapman, no run

86.1kph

Floated, short and on middle, Mark Chapman tucks it to short mid-wicket.

End of over 141 run

NZ: 45/1CRR: 3.21RRR: 2.66

Ball

Will Young:13 (25)

Mark Chapman:3 (11)

Vitel Lawes:2-0-6-1

13.6

Vitel Lawes to Will Young, no run

Loops it up, full and on off, Will Young gets forward and taps it to the off side.

13.5

Vitel Lawes to Mark Chapman, 1 run

81.3kph

Flighted, full and on off, Mark Chapman drives it to long off for a single.

13.4

Vitel Lawes to Mark Chapman, no run

82.4kph

Slows it up, full and on middle, Mark Chapman turns it to the leg side.

13.3

Vitel Lawes to Mark Chapman, no run

82.9kph

Put down! Dragged back, on middle, Mark Chapman rocks back and pulls it hard towards short mid-wicket. It flies quickly to Khary Pierre who gets his left hand on it but fails to hold on to it.

13.2

Vitel Lawes to Mark Chapman, no run

81.9kph

Great effort! Flatter, short and around off, turns away, Mark Chapman moves back and punches it hard and wide of short cover. The fielder dives to his right to stop a certain boundary here.

13.1

Vitel Lawes to Mark Chapman, no run

80.6kph

Tossed up, full and on middle, Mark Chapman clips it away to short mid-wicket.

End of over 131 run

NZ: 44/1CRR: 3.38RRR: 2.62

Ball

Will Young:13 (24)

Mark Chapman:2 (6)

Gudakesh Motie:3-0-4-0

12.6

Gudakesh Motie to Will Young, no run

Slows it up, full and on off, Will Young defends it on the front foot.

12.5

Gudakesh Motie to Mark Chapman, 1 run

89.2kph

A bit short and around off, Mark Chapman opens the bat face and guides it to point for a single.

12.4

Gudakesh Motie to Mark Chapman, no run

88.9kph

Floated, full and on middle, Mark Chapman tucks it to short mid-wicket again. Looks like only these three are playing at the moment.

12.3

Gudakesh Motie to Mark Chapman, no run

78.5kph

Flatter, full and on middle, Mark Chapman clips it to short mid-wicket.

12.2

Gudakesh Motie to Mark Chapman, no run

Goes short and around leg, Mark Chapman moves back and nudges it to short mid-wicket.

12.1

Gudakesh Motie to Mark Chapman, no run

79.3kph

Tossed up, full and on off, Mark Chapman blocks it back to the bowler.

End of over 125 runs

NZ: 43/1CRR: 3.58RRR: 2.57

Ball

Will Young:13 (23)

Mark Chapman:1 (1)

Vitel Lawes:1-0-5-1

11.6

Vitel Lawes to Will Young, 4 runs

FOUR! Put away! Vitel Lawes drags his length back and just outside off. Will Young rocks back quickly and swats it wide of long on for a boundary. The runs required come into the double-digits now.

11.5

Vitel Lawes to Will Young, no run

81.3kph

Slows it up, full and on middle, turns in, Will Young fends it off the inner half of the bat to the leg side.

11.4

Vitel Lawes to Will Young, no run

80.8kph

Flighted, full and on off, Will Young jams it back to the bowler.

11.3

Vitel Lawes to Mark Chapman, 1 run

Floated, full and on off, Mark Chapman drives it to long off for a single.

10:27 PM IST Henry Nicholls' luck finally runs out. Mark Chapman walks out to bat at number 3.

11.2

Vitel Lawes to Henry Nicholls, no run

80.9kph

OUT! BOWLED'EM! Vitel Lawes makes an immediate impact. He bowls this flatter, full and on middle, gets it to turn away a bit and the ball skids through as well. Henry Nicholls moves back to push it away but plays down the wrong line as the ball sneaks past the outside edge to hit the top of off pole. Lawes is absolutely delighted here. New Zealand are 38/1, chasing 141 runs.

Henry Nicholls

24 (48b 3x4 0x6)SR: 50.00

b Vitel Lawes

11.1

Vitel Lawes to Henry Nicholls, no run

Tossed up, full and on leg, Henry Nicholls looks to work it away but gets an inside edge onto his boot as the ball rolls back to the bowler

10:25 PM IST Vitel Lawes comes into the attack now.

End of over 112 runs

NZ: 38/0CRR: 3.45RRR: 2.64

Ball

Henry Nicholls:24 (46)

Will Young:9 (20)

Gudakesh Motie:2-0-3-0

10.6

Gudakesh Motie to Henry Nicholls, 1 run

Looped up, full and on middle, Henry Nicholls uses his feet and bunts it down the ground to the right of long on for a run.

10.5

Gudakesh Motie to Henry Nicholls, no run

89.3kph

Flatter, short and on off, turns in a bit, Henry Nicholls moves back and stabs it out to the off side.

10.4

Gudakesh Motie to Henry Nicholls, no run

77.5kph

Floated, full and on off, Henry Nicholls drills it to mid off.

10.3

Gudakesh Motie to Henry Nicholls, no run

90.2kph

Goes short and on middle, Henry Nicholls moves back and tucks it to short mid-wicket.

10.2

Gudakesh Motie to Will Young, 1 run

Flighted, full and on off, Will Young drives it to long off for a single.

10.1

Gudakesh Motie to Will Young, no run

Tossed up, full and on middle, Will Young knocks it back to the bowler.

10:22 PM IST Powerplay 2! West Indies can now have four fielders outside the inner ring till the 40th over. However, with not many runs to defend, the hosts will want to create pressure by keeping more close-in fielders.

End of over 109 runs

NZ: 36/0CRR: 3.60RRR: 2.62

Ball

Henry Nicholls:23 (42)

Will Young:8 (18)

Alzarri Joseph:5-0-20-0

9.6

Alzarri Joseph to Henry Nicholls, no run

Hard length and on middle, Henry Nicholls keeps it out to the leg side.

9.5

Alzarri Joseph to Henry Nicholls, 4 runs

141.8kph

FOUR! Streaky this time! Alzarri Joseph sticks to the fuller length and around off this time, shapes in a touch. Henry Nicholls tries to push it away but gets an inside edge as the ball zips past the stumps and to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

9.4

Alzarri Joseph to Henry Nicholls, 4 runs

145.6kph

FOUR! Fine shot! Pitched up and on middle, angling in again. Henry Nicholls keeps his head steady this time and, using his wrists, flicks it between mid-wicket and mid on for a boundary.

9.3

Alzarri Joseph to Henry Nicholls, no run

142.9kph

Another fine review from Henry Nicholls! Alzarri Joseph goes very full and on middle, angling it in a bit. Henry Nicholls looks to clip it across the line but misses and gets hit on the pads. Big shout for LBW and up goes the finger again. However, Henry sends it upstairs. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved but Ball Tracking shows it is missing the leg stump.

9.2

Alzarri Joseph to Henry Nicholls, no run

129.3kph

On a length and on leg, Henry Nicholls clips it to square leg.

9.1

Alzarri Joseph to Will Young, 1 run

138.0kph

Fuller and around off, Will Young pushes it through covers for a single.

End of over 91 run

NZ: 27/0CRR: 3.00RRR: 2.78

Ball

Henry Nicholls:15 (37)

Will Young:7 (17)

Gudakesh Motie:1-0-1-0

8.6

Gudakesh Motie to Henry Nicholls, no run

Close! Fires this one, full and around off. Henry Nicholls once again tries the sweep but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball rolls back and hits his back foot, or else it could have hit the stumps.

8.5

Gudakesh Motie to Henry Nicholls, no run

79.5kph

Flighted, full and on off, Henry Nicholls gets down on one knee to sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads.

8.4

Gudakesh Motie to Henry Nicholls, no run

Slows it up, full and on middle, Henry Nicholls blocks it out.

8.3

Gudakesh Motie to Henry Nicholls, no run

92.4kph

Big appeal for LBW, and given! This is pushed through quicker, shortish and on middle, skids through. Henry Nicholls crouches low to swipe it away but misses and gets hit on the back thigh. There is a big shout for LBW, and the umpire raises his finger after taking a while. However, Nicholls takes the review right away. Well, UltraEdge shows a spike when the ball is close to the bat. The on-field call is changed to Not Out.

8.2

Gudakesh Motie to Henry Nicholls, no run

Tossed up, full and on off, Henry Nicholls defends it on the front foot.

8.1

Gudakesh Motie to Will Young, 1 run

88.2kph

Floated, full and on leg, Will Young clips it through square leg for a single.

10:10 PM IST First bowling change as Gudakesh Motie replaces Khary Pierre.

End of over 82 runs

NZ: 26/0CRR: 3.25RRR: 2.73

Ball

Henry Nicholls:15 (32)

Will Young:6 (16)

Alzarri Joseph:4-0-11-0

7.6

Alzarri Joseph to Henry Nicholls, no run

Back of a length and on off, Henry Nicholls fends it back to the bowler.

7.5

Alzarri Joseph to Will Young, 1 run

143.0kph

Hard length and on middle, Will Young tucks it wide of short mid-wicket. The fielder dives to his right to make a good half-stop. They cross.

7.4

Alzarri Joseph to Henry Nicholls, 1 run

142.7kph

Pitched up and just outside off, Henry Nicholls goes for the drive again but gets an outside edge this time. The ball rolls to deep third for a single.

7.3

Alzarri Joseph to Henry Nicholls, no run

142.5kph

Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, Henry Nicholls stays back and pats it towards mid on.

7.2

Alzarri Joseph to Henry Nicholls, no run

143.3kph

On a length and on middle and leg, Henry Nicholls clips it to short mid-wicket.

7.1

Alzarri Joseph to Henry Nicholls, no run

141.9kph

Fuller one and on off, shapes in a bit, Henry Nicholls looks to drive it away but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

End of over 73 runs

NZ: 24/0CRR: 3.43RRR: 2.72

Ball

Will Young:5 (15)

Henry Nicholls:14 (27)

Khary Pierre:4-0-14-0

6.6

Khary Pierre to Will Young, no run

85.2kph

Quicker one, shortish and on off, Will Young stabs it out to extra cover.

6.5

Khary Pierre to Henry Nicholls, 1 run

Shorter in length, on leg, Henry Nicholls moves back and nudges it through square leg for one.

6.4

Khary Pierre to Henry Nicholls, 2 runs

80.8kph

Flighted, full and on middle and leg, Henry Nicholls uses his feet and flicks it. Hits it a bit uppishly but wide of mid-wicket for a brace. Pierre was close to overstepping there.

6.3

Khary Pierre to Henry Nicholls, no run

79.5kph

Drops it short and on middle, Henry Nicholls backs away to push it away but gets an inside edge to the leg side.

6.2

Khary Pierre to Henry Nicholls, no run

Tossed up, full and on middle, Henry Nicholls prods forward and blocks it out.

6.1

Khary Pierre to Henry Nicholls, no run

Floated, full and on off, Henry Nicholls moves back and knocks it back to the bowler.

End of over 62 runs

NZ: 21/0CRR: 3.50RRR: 2.72

Ball

Will Young:5 (14)

Henry Nicholls:11 (22)

Alzarri Joseph:3-0-9-0

5.6

Alzarri Joseph to Will Young, no run

140.5kph

Short of a length and just outside off, Will Young leaves it alone.

5.5

Alzarri Joseph to Will Young, no run

143.0kph

Hits the deck hard, on middle, jags back in a bit. Will Young gets stuck on his crease and tries to play at it but gets beaten on the outside edge and the ball hits his back thigh.

5.5

Alzarri Joseph to Will Young, 1 run

147.0kph

WIDE! Fuller one but down the leg side, Will Young misses his glance. Wided.

5.4

Alzarri Joseph to Henry Nicholls, 1 run

141.8kph

Hits the deck hard, on middle and leg, jags back in sharply. Henry Nicholls gets rushed on his flick as the ball goes off his pads towards short third. A leg bye taken. There is also a shout for LBW, but turned down. Shai Hope signals that it is going down the leg and does not take the review.

5.3

Alzarri Joseph to Henry Nicholls, no run

128.6kph

Back of a length and on off, Henry Nicholls pats it down towards short cover.

5.2

Alzarri Joseph to Henry Nicholls, no run

141.9kph

Slightly fuller in length and on off. Henry Nicholls gets half-forward and drives it square but finds point.

5.1

Alzarri Joseph to Henry Nicholls, no run

142.6kph

Good-length delivery, around off, Henry Nicholls opens his bat face and steers it towards point.

End of over 55 runs

NZ: 19/0CRR: 3.80RRR: 2.71

Ball

Henry Nicholls:11 (18)

Will Young:5 (12)

Khary Pierre:3-0-11-0

4.6

Khary Pierre to Henry Nicholls, 1 run

Drags his length back, on middle, turns in and keeps low, Henry Nicholls adjusts well to move back and tuck it through mid-wicket for one.

4.5

Khary Pierre to Henry Nicholls, no run

Tossed up, full and on middle, Henry Nicholls knocks it towards mid on.

4.4

Khary Pierre to Henry Nicholls, no run

90.5kph

Flatter delivery, full and on middle, angling in. Henry Nicholls goes down for the reverse sweep again but this hits it straight to point.

4.3

Khary Pierre to Henry Nicholls, no run

80.5kph

Flighted, full and on off, Henry Nicholls strides out and pushes it to short cover.

4.2

Khary Pierre to Henry Nicholls, 4 runs

82.2kph

FOUR! Nice shot! Floated, full and around middle and off. Henry Nicholls gets down on one knee and nails the reverse sweep through point for a boundary.

4.1

Khary Pierre to Henry Nicholls, no run

Goes short and on off, Henry Nicholls moves back and punches it to short cover.

End of over 43 runs

NZ: 14/0CRR: 3.50RRR: 2.76

Ball

0
0
0
0
0
2WD
1

Henry Nicholls:6 (12)

Will Young:5 (12)

Alzarri Joseph:2-0-8-0

3.6

Alzarri Joseph to Henry Nicholls, 1 run

Fuller one and on the pads, Henry Nicholls works it wide of mid on for a run.

2WD

3.6

Alzarri Joseph to Will Young, 2 runs

141.4kph

Two wides! Pitched up but angling down the leg side, Will Young misses his glance. Shai Hope, the keeper, fails to stop it cleanly as the ball deflects off his gloves behind him. A bye taken and a wide given.

3.5

Alzarri Joseph to Will Young, no run

140.5kph

On a length and around off, Will Young opens the bat face and pats it towards point.

3.4

Alzarri Joseph to Will Young, no run

144.4kph

Touch fuller and on middle, attacks the stumps this time, Will Young blocks it out solidly down the pitch.

3.3

Alzarri Joseph to Will Young, no run

Back of a length and outside off, not much movement, Will Young still offers no shot at it.

3.2

Alzarri Joseph to Will Young, no run

141.6kph

Lands this on a hard length and around off, gets it to shape away, Will Young leaves it alone.

3.1

Alzarri Joseph to Will Young, no run

144.1kph

Fuller and on middle, angling in, Will Young clips it to short mid-wicket.

End of over 34 runs

NZ: 11/0CRR: 3.67RRR: 2.76

Ball

Henry Nicholls:5 (11)

Will Young:5 (7)

Khary Pierre:2-0-6-0

2.6

Khary Pierre to Henry Nicholls, no run

Slows it up, full and on off, Henry Nicholls gets forward and taps it to short cover.

2.5

Khary Pierre to Henry Nicholls, 2 runs

83.8kph

Flatter, full and around off, Henry Nicholls gets down on one knee and paddles it away wide of short third. Alzarri Joseph chases after it to collect it and keeps it down to two runs.

2.4

Khary Pierre to Henry Nicholls, no run

83.3kph

Flighted, full and on off, Henry Nicholls strides out and pushes it to short cover.

2.3

Khary Pierre to Henry Nicholls, no run

Tossed up, full and on middle, Henry Nicholls lunges out and knocks it back to the bowler.

2.2

Khary Pierre to Henry Nicholls, 2 runs

83.5kph

Drops it short again, on middle and leg, Henry Nicholls flicks it off the back foot through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

2.1

Khary Pierre to Henry Nicholls, no run

83.0kph

Floated, short and around off, Henry Nicholls moves back and tries to punch it away but gets an inside edge to short mid-wicket.

End of over 25 runs

NZ: 7/0CRR: 3.50RRR: 2.79

Ball

Will Young:5 (7)

Henry Nicholls:1 (5)

Alzarri Joseph:1-0-5-0

1.6

Alzarri Joseph to Will Young, no run

143.7kph

Lands this back of a length and just outside off, holds its line, Will Young drops his hands and lets it go to the keeper.

1.6

Alzarri Joseph to Will Young, 1 run

147.3kph

WIDE! Good length but angling down the leg side, Will Young fails to glance it away. Wided.

1.5

Alzarri Joseph to Will Young, no run

Short of a length and on off, Will Young stays back and keeps it out on the pitch.

1.4

Alzarri Joseph to Will Young, no run

131.7kph

Pitched up again, on middle, shaping in sharply. Will Young steps across to clip it across the line but his head falls and he misses as the ball thuds the front pad. There is a shout for LBW, but turned down. Shai Hope has a chat with his bowler and takes the review. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows it is missing the leg stump. Windies lose an early review.

1.3

Alzarri Joseph to Will Young, no run

Fuller and on off, Will Young strides out to drill but gets it off the bottom edge as the ball rolls to the left of short cover.

1.2

Alzarri Joseph to Will Young, no run

Touch fuller and on off, shapes away a bit, Will Young gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

1.1

Alzarri Joseph to Will Young, 4 runs

134.7kph

FOUR! Gets greeted with a boundary! Alzarri Joseph begins with a half-volley around off. Will Young leans on, reaches out for it and creams the drive between extra cover and mid off for four runs.

9:37 PM IST Alzarri Joseph to share the attack.

End of over 12 runs

NZ: 2/0CRR: 2.00RRR: 2.83

Ball

Will Young:1 (1)

Henry Nicholls:1 (5)

Khary Pierre:1-0-2-0

0.6

Khary Pierre to Will Young, 1 run

Flighted, full and on off, Will Young drives it to long off for a run.

0.5

Khary Pierre to Henry Nicholls, 1 run

82.0kph

Drags his length back, on middle, turns it in, Henry Nicholls clips it off the back foot to square leg for a single. New Zealand are underway in the chase!

0.4