The second ODI New Zealand vs West Indies at the Mclean park Naiper New Zealand thrumph West Indies by 5 wickets and take unassailable 2-0 lead in the three matches series.
With the start delayed by rain, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bowl first under overcast,The West Indies top order struggled against the early swing and pace of the Kiwi bowlers, finding themselves precariously placed at 86/5 after 15.3 overs.
The innings was then single-handedly resurrected by an outstanding display from Shai Hope. The captain played a magnificent, aggressive knock, demonstrating brilliant shot selection and power. He not only surpassed 6,000 ODI runs , Hope dazzling 109 runs came off just 69 balls and included 13 fours and 4 sixes.
Despite losing partners around him, Hope marshalled the lower order, particularly with Matthew Forde quickfire 21 off 11 balls. The late acceleration saw the West Indies managed 247/9 in 34 overs .
For New Zealand, Nathan Smith was the pick of the bowlers with 4/42, while Kyle Jamieson claimed 3/44.
Chasing 248 , New Zealand Openers gave steady Start set ton for the team Rachin and Conway put together 106 run stand for the first wicket ,Ravindra scoring a fluent 56 from 46 balls before being dismissed. Conway, however, anchored the innings brilliantly, scoring a crucial 90 runs off 84 balls featuring 13 fours and one six to bring the target within reach before falling in the 26th over.
The middle-order wobble that followed the openers dismissal was steadied by the calm head of Tom Latham 39* runs off 29 balls, and a brilliant, quick cameo from captain Mitchell Santner 34 runs off just 15 deliveries.
The match came down to the final over, with New Zealand needing 8 runs. The tension was cut by a pivotal moment on the second delivery, where pacer Jayden Seales bowled a no-ball that went for four runs, effectively sealing the deal. Santner completed the winning single with three balls to spare.
New Zealand vs West Indies 2nd ODI match summary
Toss: New Zealand won the toss and Opted to bowl first
West Indies innings: 247/9 in 34 overs
Top performer: Shai Hope 109 runs off 69 deliveries, Nathan Smith 4/42 in 7 overs
New Zealand innings: 248/5 in 33.3 overs
Top performer: Devon Conway 90 runs off 84 balls, Matthew Forde 1/42 in 7 overs
Result: New Zealand won by 5 wickets and take unassailable lead 2-0 in three matches series
Player of the match: Shai Hope 109 runs off 69 deliveries
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