NZ vs WI, 3rd T20I: New Zealand Wins by Nine Runs in a Dramatic Finish
Seamer Kyle Jamieson once again kept his composure in the last over, securing a tense nine-run win for New Zealand against the West Indies in the third T20 International on Sunday.
Jamieson held his nerve and defended 11 runs in the final over.
West Indies challenged New Zealand’s total of 177 for nine in Nelson but were dismissed for 168. Romario Shepherd, who scored a career-best 49, was caught in the deep off the penultimate ball.
With this win, New Zealand leads the five-match series 2-1. The match followed the pattern of the previous two, where the chasing side came close but ultimately fell short.
West Indies Fight Back Late in the Game
At 88 for eight in the 13th over, West Indies appeared out of the match until Shepherd and fellow seamer Shamar Springer began hitting boundaries. Together, they added 78 runs in just 6.3 overs.
Springer was caught and bowled by Jacob Duffy for 39 with one over remaining. Needing 12 runs to win, the final pair managed only two runs off Jamieson’s first four balls before Shepherd was dismissed, ending the game.
Jamieson’s Match-winning Bowling
Jamieson was also instrumental in New Zealand’s previous victory in Auckland when they leveled the series. He conceded just 12 runs in the final over, helping New Zealand to a narrow three-run win.
Jamieson held his nerve in the final over for a second straight game to seal a nine-run victory.
New Zealand’s disciplined bowling and timely hitting proved decisive in a closely fought contest.
Author’s summary: Kyle Jamieson's calm final-over performance secured New Zealand's thrilling nine-run win over West Indies, putting them ahead 2-1 in the T20 series.