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NZ snatch thrilling one-wicket win over WI
21 Jul
Summary
- New Zealand secured a one-wicket victory against West Indies.
- Captain Mitchell Santner remained unbeaten with 34 runs.
- West Indies was honored Sir Garry Sobers prior to the match.
New Zealand achieved a narrow one-wicket win against the West Indies in the fourth One-Day International held in Bridgetown. This victory gives New Zealand a commanding 3-1 lead in the five-match series.
Captain Mitchell Santner played a pivotal role, remaining not out on 34 and guiding the team with tailenders after a tense finish. The West Indies had set a modest target of 188, but their bowlers, particularly Gudakesh Motie with five wickets, made New Zealand fight for every run.
The match also served as a tribute to cricket legend Sir Garry Sobers, with both teams wearing black armbands and observing a minute of silence. Despite the emotional significance, the West Indies team was unable to secure a series-levelling win.
Mark Chapman was a key contributor for New Zealand with a half-century, but his dismissal led to a dramatic collapse, leaving the match in the balance until Santner and last man Jayden Lennox saw them over the line with just three runs needed.
