WI vs NZ (3rd ODI) – Highlights
New Zealand wrapped up the third ODI in Hamilton with authority, sealing the match and the series with a clinical six-wicket win over West Indies. What looked like a low-scoring contest on paper turned into a masterclass in disciplined bowling followed by composed middle-order batting. The result was sealed with 117 balls left, underlining the hosts’ dominance throughout the evening.
WI walked in desperate to salvage pride, but once again their top order faltered under pressure. John Campbell showed early promise with a brisk 26 off 24, mixing timing and intent, while Ackeem Auguste kept the scoreboard moving with 17. But the introduction of Matt Henry and Kyle Jamieson turned the tone of the innings. Henry struck with precision, removing Auguste and later Keacy Carty and Roston Chase to dismantle whatever rhythm West Indies hoped to build.
Jamieson set off the slide by removing Campbell, and Santner’s spin further tightened the grip in the middle overs. Despite a patient 38 from Roston Chase and an unbeaten 22 from Khary Pierre, West Indies could only reach 161 in 36.2 overs, a total far below par on a surface offering some movement but not enough to justify the collapse.
The chase for NZ began with a stutter. Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra and Will Young departed cheaply, and at 32 for 3 the West Indies briefly flirted with the possibility of a comeback. Seales and Matthew Forde used the new ball with control, each striking twice and asking serious questions. However, the turning point came through Mark Chapman, who delivered a superb knock under pressure. His 64 off 63 balls combined calmness and aggression, shifting momentum through crisp strokes to the fence and two well-struck sixes. Chapman rebuilt and then controlled the chase, and once set, he ensured the hosts never slipped again.
After Chapman’s dismissal, it was Michael Bracewell who applied the finishing touches with flair. His unbeaten 40 off 31 was packed with counter-attacking authority, enabling New Zealand to wrap up the match comfortably. Mitchell Santner chipped in with a quick nine before departing, but the result was well beyond doubt by then. Fewer than 31 overs were needed, a reflection of New Zealand’s depth and composure.
Matt Henry was deservedly awarded Player of the Match for his outstanding 4 for 43, a spell that broke West Indies’ momentum every time they sought to rebuild. Kyle Jamieson, with seven wickets across the series, earned the Player of the Series award, further solidifying his return to form. For the West Indies, there were flashes of resistance but no partnership of substance; their inability to build innings across the series became their undoing.
NZ’s victory in Hamilton was not just another result but a statement. Their fast bowlers dominated, their batting absorbed pressure, and their depth delivered results once again. WI, meanwhile, return home with major questions about batting consistency and match temperament.
West Indies vs New Zealand Scoreboard
West Indies – 161/10 (36.2)
New Zealand – 162/6 (30.3)
Result – New Zealand won by 4 wickets (with 117 balls remaining)
Player of the Match – Matt Henry
Matt Henry
WI vs NZ Playing XIs
West Indies | John Campbell, Ackeem Auguste, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Matthew Forde, Shamar Springer, Khary Pierre, Jayden Seales |
New Zealand | Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Tom Latham, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Zak Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy |
Disclaimer: The following match highlights are based on the author’s personal insights and analysis. Readers are encouraged to consider these perspectives and form their own conclusions.
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