West Indies Clinch 2 wickets Win in a Thriller
West Indies have won by 2 wickets. New Zealand batted first and posted 268/9 in 50 overs. West Indies chased down 269 in just 47.3 overs.
Tom Latham was the standout in the first innings, scoring 69 off 71 balls (SR 97). 1 six and 6 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 24 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Shimron Hetmyer anchored the innings with 69 off 64 balls. It was a measured knock that kept West Indies on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Jayden Lennox delivered figures of 3/35 in 9 overs (Econ 3.9). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
NZ lead the series 4-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 27 of the first innings was the inflection point — 16 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
69 off 71 balls (SR 97), 6 fours, 1 sixes
3/35 in 9 overs (Econ: 3.89)
69* off 64 balls (SR 108), 2 fours, 4 sixes
Verdict
West Indies showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. New Zealand will rue missed opportunities — a 2 wickets deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. NZ lead the series 4-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.