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Duffy, Henry Dismantle West Indies Batting Order
6 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Pacers Jacob Duffy and Matt Henry took crucial wickets.
- West Indies batsmen struggled, dismissed for 167 runs.
- New Zealand secured a 96-run lead by end of day two.
Pacers Jacob Duffy and Matt Henry spearheaded New Zealand's charge on day two of the opening Test against the West Indies. The visitors struggled against the disciplined bowling attack, with only Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Shai Hope offering significant resistance, both reaching half-centuries before being dismissed. The West Indies were ultimately bowled out for a mere 167 runs in their first innings.
Following their bowlers' success, New Zealand's openers, Devon Conway and Tom Latham, faced little challenge in the final session. They comfortably navigated the tricky period, ending the day unscathed with 32 runs on the board. This performance extended New Zealand's first-innings lead to a healthy 96 runs, putting them in a dominant position.
Jacob Duffy was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with an impressive five-wicket haul, while Matt Henry contributed three wickets and Zak Foulkes took two. The West Indies' collapse saw them lose their last five wickets for just 27 runs, highlighting their inability to build substantial partnerships and capitalize on their early positive start to the day.
