NZ vs WI Live Score

3:44 AM IST Right then, that brings the curtain down on the five-match T20I series, with New Zealand clinching it 3-1 after a fairly one-sided contest. Mitchell Santner gets the trophy and celebrates with his teammates.  The focus now shifts to the ODI leg of the tour, with the opening match scheduled for November 16th, Sunday at Christchurch. The action begins at 1 AM GMT, and we’ll be with you well before the first ball for all the pre-match build-up, expert insights, and analysis. Until then, take care and goodbye!

3:43 AM IST Mitchell Santner, the victorious New Zealand skipper, says that they knew that the seamers would get some help. Adds that the bowlers were really good, picking up early wickets and the batters were very professional in the chase. Mentions that wickets in the Powerplay were crucial for them in this series. Says that it is a small ground but getting to 200-220 is not always easy, and he is proud of the effort put in by his team to restrict the Windies to a low score.

3:42 AM IST Shai Hope, the West Indies captain, spoke about the team’s performance. He said they aimed to deliver a strong bowling effort and prevent the batters from dominating the Powerplay, even with a low total. He was pleased with the contributions from the lower-order batters, calling it a promising sign. Hope acknowledged the need for proper preparation in challenging conditions but stressed that it shouldn’t be used as an excuse. He emphasized the importance of being ready both mentally and physically. Despite the series loss, he sees encouraging signs within the team. Looking ahead, Hope said the team will take lessons from the T20I series into the ODIs, with a focus on the batters stepping up and building momentum in the 50-over format.

3:38 AM IST A clinical chase from the Black Caps seals a dominant 8-wicket win over the West Indies, securing the T20I series 3–1. The victory, achieved with more than four overs to spare, also marked New Zealand’s fifth win in this format at this venue, keeping their unbeaten record intact. Chasing 140 for victory, openers Tim Robinson and Devon Conway laid a solid foundation with a 69-run stand. Robinson’s brisk 45 set the tone before he fell, but Conway anchored the innings with an unbeaten 47. Contributions from Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman, who both added useful 20s, ensured a smooth finish as the Black Caps cruised home in style.

3:37 AM IST Jacob Duffy is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH AND SERIES for his superb four-fer in this game and 10 wickets in total. He says that he expected the pitch to help the pacers, and they did an excellent job of keeping the Windies to 140. Adds that they wanted to be clinical as this was their last chance to impress the home fans before the World Cup. Mentions that it is very important to pick up wickets in the Powerplay in T20Is, and he has had a memorable series. Says that the Windies have a great line-up as they have power down to number 10, and at times it was challenging, but he enjoyed a lot bowling against them a lot, and the crowd loved it as well.

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