08/11Result
3rd T20I, West Indies tour of New Zealand at Nelson, Nov 9 2025
New Zealand won by 9 runs
Player of the Match
Ish Sodhi
Ish SodhiNew Zealand
08/11Result
3rd T20I, West Indies tour of New Zealand at Nelson, Nov 9 2025
New Zealand won by 9 runs
Player of the Match
Ish Sodhi
Ish SodhiNew Zealand

END OF OVER:
20 | 8 Runs 1 Wkt | NZ: 177/9 | RR: 8.85

  • Jacob Duffy2 (1b)
  • Ish Sodhi1 (2b)
  • Shamar Springer4-0-36-1
  • Jason Holder4-0-31-2

Matthew Forde: "[Bowling in New Zealand] I just try to get the ball in the six to eight-meter length. There has been a bit of offer and seam movement, so I've been able to utilize that. Kudos to the groundsmen; I'm enjoying the New Zealand conditions for sure. I found there was a bit more of a spongy bounce here in Nelson compared to Eden Park. There is a bit to offer earlier on. We have been trying to work on our death bowling. After they were about 100 after 10 overs, being able to restrict them to about 177 is a great result. We take that total. There is a bit of movement earlier on, so the Powerplay might be a bit up and down for us. Hopefully, we can capitalize on a bit of loose balls early to get a good start in the chase."

Neutral Fan: "What an amazing bowling performance by WI. Lowest ever score on the ground for T20s as per commentary - great job!"

KJ: "My bad Blackcap fans. Made the mistake of switching on the game thinking they were going well. I never learn. Apologies."

3:04 pm New Zealand were looking strong to post a total around the 200 mark, but they ended up posting the lowest first innings T20I total in Nelson, thanks to a brilliant comeback by the visitors with the ball. The innings started well, with the openers scoring 47 runs in the Powerplay, until Robinson popped a catch back to the bowler on the final ball of the Powerplay. Ravindra and Devon Conway kept the run flow going and stitched together a crucial 50-run partnership. However, Shepherd struck right after the drinks break to get the better of Ravindra. Conway, who was looking in fine touch, was then unlucky to be dismissed by a moment of individual brilliance; an excellent direct throw from Athanaze ended his innings. The West Indies then came back strongly, chipping away at the wickets and not letting any batter settle. The batting collapse was starkly visible in the scorecard: they went from 144/4 to 177/9. Mitchell tried to keep the innings together but was dismissed after scoring 41 runs off 24 balls. Holder and Forde bagged two wickets each, leading the charge. We will be back for the run chase after a short break.

West Indies need 178 runs to win

19.6
2
Springer to Duffy, 2 runs, half-volley ball and Duffy drills it away to straight of long off, this time the batters manage to complete the double.
19.5
W
Springer to Jamieson, 1 run, OUT, fuller length ball forces it away towards the midwicket area, calling for the second run, but it was always tight for Jamieson, easy stuff for the Windies fielder, who sends the throw at the striker's end and Hope completes the third run out of the innings.

KA Jamieson run out 4 (6m 4b 0x4 0x6) SR: 100

19.5
2w
Springer to Sodhi, 2 wides, slower bouncer delivery deceives Sodhi as he tries to swing it away; Hope fumbles behind the stumps and fails to gather it cleanly. Wide delivery signalled by the square leg umpire.
19.4
0
Springer to Sodhi, no run, full and wide outside off, wild swing and a miss by Sodhi

James: "What NZ has not done well this series is getting a single to get the form batter as much strike as possible. Seen it today, saw it at Eden Park. Probably leaving 10 runs or so out there today. "

19.3
1
Springer to Jamieson, 1 run, slower bouncer outside off, extends his arms and reaches for it, drags it down to long on
19.2
1
Springer to Sodhi, 1 run, lovely yorker ball darted on the stumps, shovels it to midwicket with the toe end of the bat
19.1
1
Springer to Jamieson, 1 run, full and overpitched ball outside off, wild swing of the bat and inside edges to short fine leg

Springer to bowl the last over

END OF OVER:
19 | 3 Runs 2 Wkts | NZ: 169/8 | RR: 8.89

  • Kyle Jamieson1 (1b)
  • Jason Holder4-0-31-2
  • Shamar Springer3-0-28-1
18.6
W
Holder to Mitchell, OUT, Massive wicket! Slower bouncer angling away outside off, Mitchell attempts to slice it over deep backward point, but does not find enough pace to work with, mishits the stroke to the off-side sweeper fielder near the ropes.

DJ Mitchell c Springer b Holder 41 (47m 24b 2x4 3x6) SR: 170.83

Zeen: "Where is Phillips" Groin injury, Zeen.

18.5
1
Holder to Jamieson, 1 run, bouncer ball drags it down to deep backward square leg

Jamieson in

18.4
W
Holder to Hay, OUT, Hard length ball on the stumps and Hay tries to send it downtown, once again mistiming the stroke and miscuing towards long on. Rovman Powell moves forward and settles underneath the catch, taking it cleanly.

MJ Hay c Powell b Holder 2 (5m 3b 0x4 0x6) SR: 66.66

18.3
1
Holder to Mitchell, 1 run, excellent yorker right in the block-hole, squeezes it away to deep midwicket
18.2
0
Holder to Mitchell, no run, full and straight pitching outside leg, tries to hoick it across the line and hits the front pad

around the wicket

18.1
1
Holder to Hay, 1 run, short pitched ball and Hay goes for the swivel pull shot, mistimes the stroke and skies it in the air, falls safe in the vacant midwicket area

Holder to bowl the penultimate over

END OF OVER:
18 | 12 Runs 1 Wkt | NZ: 166/6 | RR: 9.22

  • Daryl Mitchell40 (21b)
  • Mitchell Hay1 (1b)
  • Shamar Springer3-0-28-1
  • Matthew Forde4-0-20-2
17.6
6
Springer to Mitchell, SIX, A majestic stroke! Full and straight in the slot, presents the full face of the bat and strikes it straight over the bowler's head, hits a flat six and clears the ropes, and holds the pose for the cameraman.
17.5
1
Springer to Hay, 1 run, shortish ball outside off dabs it to deep backward point

Mitchell Hay in at number 8

17.4
W
Springer to Santner, OUT, Santner bites the dust! Low full toss ball pitching wide outside off, plays through the line of the ball and connects the toe end of the bat, did not get enough elevation and distance to clear the ropes. Auguste comes around from deep backward point and dives in to complete a brilliant low catch.

MJ Santner c Auguste b Springer 4 (5m 3b 1x4 0x6) SR: 133.33

around the wicket

17.3
1
Springer to Mitchell, 1 run, slower bouncer ball pulled away to deep backward square leg, 120 clicks.
17.2
0
Springer to Mitchell, no run, fuller length ball and mistimed the stroke to mid-off, this time Holder gathers it
17.1
4
Springer to Mitchell, FOUR, low full toss ball outside off, driven straight to mid-off and Holder misfields. The ball goes through the long barrier of Holder. Sloppy stuff from the big man there.

END OF OVER:
17 | 6 Runs 1 Wkt | NZ: 154/5 | RR: 9.05

  • Mitchell Santner4 (2b)
  • Daryl Mitchell29 (17b)
  • Matthew Forde4-0-20-2
  • Jason Holder3-0-28-0

Nathan: "@Chris, he is the Captain"

16.6
4
Forde to Santner, FOUR, he has absolutely hammered it! A fraction short of a length ball outside off, clears the front leg and muscles it away over the covers, one bounce and onto the ropes
16.5
0
Forde to Santner, no run, excellent bouncer on the probing channel, just managed to get away from the line of the ball

Mitchell Santner is the new batter at number 7; a massive round of applause from the crowd.

16.4
W
Forde to Neesham, OUT, Cleaned him up! Full, straight and pace on delivery, Neesham goes for the big heave across the line and misses it completely, disturbs the furniture, and Forde is pumped up!

JDS Neesham b Forde 2 (6m 4b 0x4 0x6) SR: 50

Chris: "I'm not sure why NZ is so reluctant to send Santner up the order given the form he's been in, makes no sense to me at all. "

16.3
1
Forde to Mitchell, 1 run, hard length ball around off, hits it straight to mid-off and sets off for a quick single. A fumble from Holder allows the batters to complete the run. 150 comes up for New Zealand.

West Indies 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st13AA JangooA Athanaze
2nd2SD HopeA Athanaze
3rd38A AthanazeAWJ Auguste
4th7SE RutherfordAWJ Auguste
5th8R PowellAWJ Auguste
6th0JO HolderAWJ Auguste
7th15JO HolderR Shepherd
8th5R ShepherdMW Forde
9th78R ShepherdSK Springer
10th2AJ HoseinR Shepherd