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Match Ended   
Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington , Dec 10, 2025
New Zealand New Zealand
278/9d&57/1 (10.0)
West Indies West Indies
205&128
New Zealand beat West Indies by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Jacob Duffy
It's all over for the 2nd Test between New Zealand and the West Indies, and the Kiwis have emerged victorious in a convincing 9-wicket win! They've taken an unassailable 1-0 lead in the series, with one game to go. The 3rd and Final Test is scheduled to start on December 18th at 3:30 am IST (10 pm GMT, previous day). Join us an hour early for the buildup, and get ready for what promises to be an intense conclusion to the series. Cheers.
New Zealand captain Tom Latham praised his team's improvement throughout the match, stating that they got better and better after a slow start on the morning of Day 1. He highlighted the team's ability to adjust and bowl effectively in the second innings, particularly Jacob Duffy's five-wicket haul and the contributions from subs. Latham commended Mitchell Hay's solid batting under pressure, saying he played in his natural style, just like he does for Canterbury. He also appreciated Michael Rae's impressive bowling, picking up important wickets on Day 1, including bowling into the wind. Latham noted that the efforts of all players, including Blair Tickner, didn't go unnoticed, and was disappointed to see Tickner get injured. He acknowledged the team's batting performance wasn't up to par, but was optimistic about the upcoming break to work on it.
West Indies captain Roston Chase has expressed his concerns over the team's batting performance, saying they're struggling to capitalize on good starts. After their impressive second innings in the first Test, the Windies were hoping to replicate that form, but it didn't quite materialize. Chase mentioned that they initially thought the pitch would be similar to Christchurch, but it turned out to be easier for batting. Despite the setback, he's looking to motivate his team to bounce back and level the series in the next Test.
Jacob Duffy has been named Player of the Match, and he attributed his success to the team's solid bowling effort, particularly in the first innings. He praised his fellow bowlers, saying it was great to see everyone contributing to the win. Duffy also acknowledged the tough part of seeing bowlers get injured, but was pleased to have wrapped up the match and get some days off. He expressed feeling comfortable at the Test level, crediting his understanding of his best ball and ability to adapt. Duffy also showered praise on his friend Michael Rae, saying he was brilliant bowling into the wind, and was happy to see him perform well.
The presentation ...
The West Indies struggled on Day 3, losing back-to-back wickets of Brandon King and Shai Hope in the first session, leaving them at 58/4 and trailing by 15 runs. Despite efforts from King, Kavem Hodge, and Justin Greaves, they couldn't muster much resistance, setting a target of 56. Jacob Duffy's five-wicket haul was instrumental in restricting the visitors. In response, New Zealand's openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway got off to a steady start, and after Latham's departure, Kane Williamson joined Conway to wrap up the innings comfortably, securing a convincing 9-wicket win.
New Zealand consolidated their advantage on Day 2, with Devon Conway's 60 and Mitchell Hay's impressive debut 61 guiding them to 278 and a 73-run lead. The bowling unit then struck early in the West Indies' second innings, reducing them to 32/2 by Stumps and leaving them 41 runs behind. The hosts were firmly in control, having gained the upper hand with the loss of two West Indies batters in the final hours, putting the Caribbean team on the back foot.
New Zealand have taken a 1-0 lead in the Test series with a convincing 9-wicket win over the West Indies! The Kiwis dominated the match from the start, with their fast bowlers restricting the Windies to 205 all out in the first innings. Blair Tickner's impressive return to Test cricket was unfortunately cut short due to a shoulder injury, but not before he took crucial wickets, while debutant Michael Rae also made a strong impression with three wickets. The Windies' challenge fizzled out after a promising start from openers John Campbell and Brandon King, and the Kiwis cruised to a comfortable victory.
End Of The Over 10 : 57/1
13 Runs
  • 09.1
  • 09.2
  • 49.3
  • 1 NB 9.4
  • 09.4
  • 49.5
  • 49.6
K. Williamson
16 (12)
D. Conway
28 (22)
A. Phillip
2-0-17-1
9.6
4
Anderson Phillip To Kane Williamson
FOUR! Kane Williamson finishes off in style! Short of a length from Anderson Phillip, outside off, Kane Williamson once again opens his stance and pulls it uppishly toward deep square leg for a boundary. New Zealand beat the West Indies by 9 wickets.
9.5
4
Anderson Phillip To Kane Williamson
FOUR! Stand and deliver! Back of a length, just outside off, Kane Williamson opens his stance and pulls it through mid-wicket for four more runs. 3 runs needed for the Kiwis now.
9.4
0
Anderson Phillip To Kane Williamson
Fullish, on leg, Kane Williamson looks to flick but plays it early. The ball hits the leading edge and it rolls toward mid off.
9.4
nb
Anderson Phillip To Kane Williamson
NO BALL! On a good length, angling in, Kane Williamson taps it back to the bowler. The cameras moves to the umpire and he signals a No Ball as Anderson overstepped the crease.
9.3
4
Anderson Phillip To Kane Williamson
FOUR! CLASSIC! Anderson Phillip delivers back of a length, just outside off, Kane Williamson rocks back and punches it from the middle of the bat toward the left of the cover fielder for four runs.
9.2
0
Anderson Phillip To Kane Williamson
On a length, shaping away outside off, Kane Williamson leaves it alone.
9.1
0
Anderson Phillip To Kane Williamson
Short of a length, around off, Kane Williamson pushes it to cover for no run.
End Of The Over 9 : 44/1
14 Runs
  • 1 WD 8.1
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 48.3
  • 08.4
  • 48.5
  • 1 WD 8.6
  • 48.6
D. Conway
28 (22)
K. Williamson
4 (5)
O. Shields
2-0-18-0
8.6
4
Ojay Shields To Devon Conway
FOUR! Hot knife through butter! Back of a length, just outside off, Devon Conway lifts his front leg up and pulls it to the deep square leg fence for a boundary.
8.6
wd
Ojay Shields To Devon Conway
WIDE! Bouncer, but that sails way over the batter.
8.5
4
Ojay Shields To Devon Conway
FOUR! Excellent placement! Short of a length, outside off, Devon Conway gets on his toes and steers it past the fourth slip fielder to get four more runs. 17 runs needed for New Zealand.
8.4
0
Ojay Shields To Devon Conway
Back of a length, angling it in, on leg. Devon Conway dabs it down.
8.3
4
Ojay Shields To Devon Conway
FOUR! Excellent shot! Back of a length from Ojay Shields, outside off. Devon Conway gets on his backfoot and pulls it across the line to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.
8.2
0
Ojay Shields To Devon Conway
Back of a length, around the pads of the batter. Devon Conway tucks it to square leg.
8.1
0
Ojay Shields To Devon Conway
On a length, angling down the leg side, Devon Conway looks to flick but misses.
8.1
wd
Ojay Shields To Devon Conway
WIDE! Short and wide outside off. Devon Conway makes a leave as the ball sails way over the batter.
End Of The Over 8 : 30/1
4 Runs
  • W 7.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 47.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
K. Williamson
4 (5)
D. Conway
16 (16)
A. Phillip
1-0-4-1
7.6
0
Anderson Phillip To Kane Williamson
Back of a length, around off, Kane Williamson bunts it to the off side.
7.5
0
Anderson Phillip To Kane Williamson
Back of a length, wide outside off, Kane Williamson makes a leave at it.
7.4
4
Anderson Phillip To Kane Williamson
FOUR! STREAKY! Back of a length, wide outside off, swinging it away from the batter. Kane Williamson extends his arm to cut it through cover-point but underedges the delivery to beat the left of the keeper. Tevin Imlach takes his right glove off and sprints hard, but the ball wins the race.
7.3
0
Anderson Phillip To Kane Williamson
On a length, on off, Kane Williamson dabs it to the off side.
7.2
0
Anderson Phillip To Kane Williamson
Short of a length, outside off, Kane Williamson makes a leave at it.
Kane Williamson is the new man in.
7.1
W
Anderson Phillip To Tom Latham OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Anderson Phillip has made an immediate impact after being introduced. He dishes a good-length delivery, pitching it just outside off and shapes in toward the pads of the batter. Tom Latham looks to flick it to the leg side, but the ball gets the outside edge and zips toward the third slip fielder. Kavem Hodge is the man who scoops the catch safely into his hand.
End Of The Over 7 : 26/0
4 Runs
  • 06.1
  • 06.2
  • 46.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
D. Conway
16 (16)
T. Latham
9 (27)
O. Shields
1-0-4-0
6.6
0
Ojay Shields To Devon Conway
On a length, angling down the leg side. Devon Conway looks to flick it but misses the connection.
6.5
0
Ojay Shields To Devon Conway
Back of a length, around off, Devon Conway pushes it to cover.
6.4
0
Ojay Shields To Devon Conway
Pitches it up, on off and middle, Devon Conway pushes it to cover.
6.3
4
Ojay Shields To Devon Conway
FOUR! CRUNCHED! Back of a length, outside off, Devon Conway cuts it hard through the cover-point region for four more runs.
6.2
0
Ojay Shields To Devon Conway
Back of a length, outside off, Devon Conway frees his arms to slap it away but under edges it to third slip.
6.1
0
Ojay Shields To Devon Conway
Ojay Shields joins the attack and scoots from over wickets. Much fuller, angling it away from the batter. Devon Conway offers no shot at it.
End Of The Over 6 : 22/0
2 Runs
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 1 NB 5.3
  • 15.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
T. Latham
9 (27)
D. Conway
12 (10)
J. Seales
3-0-14-0
5.6
0
Jayden Seales To Tom Latham
Much fuller, outside off and nips it back, Tom Latham lets it through as well.
5.5
0
Jayden Seales To Tom Latham
Back of a length, angling away from the batter, Tom Latham leaves it alone.
5.4
0
Jayden Seales To Tom Latham
Fuller, angling away from the off stump, Tom Latham lunges forward and makes a leave.
5.3
1
Jayden Seales To Devon Conway
Back of a length, around off, Devon Conway pushes it to cover for one. New Zealand need more 34 runs!
5.3
nb
Jayden Seales To Devon Conway
NO BALL! Short of a length, on off, Devon Conway blocks it to cover. But, Jayden Seales has overstepped his popping crease and New Zealand gets a bonus run.
5.2
0
Jayden Seales To Devon Conway
On a length, on leg and middle, Devon Conway blocks it down the deck.
5.1
0
Jayden Seales To Devon Conway
Back of a length, around off, Devon Conway dabs it to the off side.
End Of The Over 5 : 20/0
4 Runs
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 44.5
  • 04.6
T. Latham
9 (24)
D. Conway
11 (6)
K. Roach
3-0-8-0
4.6
0
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
On a length, around off, Tom Latham drives it to cover.
4.5
4
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
FOUR! Easy pickings for Tom Latham! On a good length, angling down the leg side. Tom Latham rocks back and tickles it toward the deep fine leg fence for four more runs.
4.4
0
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
On a length, outside off, Tom Latham leaves it away.
4.3
0
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
Fuller, around off, Tom Latham looks to push it to cover but gets the connection from the inner part of his willow to the left of the bowler.
4.2
0
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
That's a risky leave from Tom Latham! Roach delivers on a good length, pitching it around the fifth stump and shaping it in sharply. Tom Latham lifts his willow up to make a leave as it, but the ball misses the top of the stump by a few inches.
4.1
0
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
Roach pitches it up, on middle, Tom Latham tucks it to square leg for no run.
End Of The Over 4 : 16/0
3 Runs
  • 13.1
  • 13.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 13.5
  • 03.6
D. Conway
11 (6)
T. Latham
5 (18)
J. Seales
2-0-12-0
3.6
0
Jayden Seales To Devon Conway
Back of a length, angling across the left-hander. Devon Conway makes a leave at it.
3.5
1
Jayden Seales To Tom Latham
On a length, around middle, Tom Latham tucks it to right of square leg for a single.
3.4
0
Jayden Seales To Tom Latham
Pitches it up, wide outside off, Tom Latham makes a leave at it.
3.3
0
Jayden Seales To Tom Latham
On a length, angling away from the batter, Tom Latham looks to flick but misses.
3.2
1
Jayden Seales To Devon Conway
Back of a length around off, Devon Conway soft hands it to cover for a quick single.
3.1
1
Jayden Seales To Tom Latham
Short of a length, on leg, Tom Latham dabs it to the front of the point region and scoots for a single.
End Of The Over 3 : 13/0
2 Runs
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 12.6
T. Latham
3 (14)
D. Conway
10 (4)
K. Roach
2-0-4-0
2.6
1
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
Back of a length, angling on middle, Tom Latham clips it from the sticker part of his bat to fine leg for a single. New Zealand need 43 more runs to win this Test!
2.5
0
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
Yorker now from Roach, on middle. Tom Latham drops his willow down just in time and jams it to the leg side.
2.4
0
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
Pitches it up, on off, Tom Latham leans on the delivery and defends it down the track.
2.3
0
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
Fullish, on middle, Tom Latham tucks it from his front foot to the leg side.
2.2
0
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
Back of a length, wide outside off, Tom Latham shoulder arms the delivery.
2.1
1
Kemar Roach To Devon Conway
Pitches it up, on off, Devon Conway pushes it to cover for a single.
End Of The Over 2 : 11/0
9 Runs
  • 41.1
  • 41.2
  • 11.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
T. Latham
2 (9)
D. Conway
9 (3)
J. Seales
1-0-9-0
1.6
0
Jayden Seales To Tom Latham
Back of a length, around the hips of the batter. Tom Latham looks to flick it but gets beaten on the inside edge.
1.5
0
Jayden Seales To Tom Latham
On a good length, angling it away from the batter. Tom Latham lunges and lifts his willow up to offer no shot at it.
1.4
0
Jayden Seales To Tom Latham
Short of a length, angling away from the left-hander. Tom Latham makes a leave.
1.3
1
Jayden Seales To Devon Conway
Jayden Seales switches his side and now scoots from over to stumps to bowl back of a length, around off, Devon Conway dabs it to cover for a single.
1.2
4
Jayden Seales To Devon Conway
FOUR! Jayden Seales needs to bring his line toward the off stump as he has not set any protection at the deep leg. This is fuller, on middle, angling in, Devon Conway once again clips it to the deep square leg fence for a boundary.
1.1
4
Jayden Seales To Devon Conway
FOUR! What a way to get off the mark! Full-length delivery, on middle, angling it down the leg side. Devon Conway flicks it uppishly toward the vacant deep square leg region for the first boundary.
Who will share the new ball? Jayden Seales it is!
End Of The Over 1 : 2/0
2 Runs
  • 20.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
T. Latham
2 (6)
D. Conway
0 (0)
K. Roach
1-0-2-0
0.6
0
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
Back of a length, wide outside off, Tom Latham leaves it once again.
0.5
0
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
Back of a length, outside off, around the fifth stump and swings it away. Tom Latham reads the delivery perfectly and he prods and shoulder arms the delivery.
0.4
0
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
Fullish, on off, Tom Latham defends it down the track.
0.3
0
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
Back of a length, outside off, Tom Latham makes a leave at it.
0.2
0
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
Fullish, around off, Tom Latham presses forward to block it to his front.
0.1
2
Kemar Roach To Tom Latham
New Zealand are underway! Roach delivers fuller, around the pads of the batter. Tom Latham flicks it swiftly toward deep square leg for a couple of runs to get off the mark instantly.
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Match Info
  • Venue Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss New Zealand won the toss and elected to field
  • Result New Zealand beat West Indies by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match Jacob Duffy
  • Umpire Allahudien Paleker (SA), Paul Reiffel (AUS) and Alex Wharf (ENG)
  • Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
  • Stumps: New Zealand 24/0 in 9.0 overs
  • T Latham dropped on 0 by J Seals in 1.6 overs
  • Innings Break: West Indies 205/10 in 75.0 overs
  • West Indies 200/8 in 70.1 overs
  • Drinks: West Indies 195/7 in 66.2 overs
  • T Imlach dropped on 9 by B Tickner in 64.4 overs
  • Referral 3 (61.6): NZ against A Phillip (LBW) Unsuccessful (NZ: 2, WI: 3)
  • Referral 2 (60.3): NZ against K Roach (LBW) Successful (NZ: 3, WI: 3)
  • Tea: West Indies 175/4 in 54.0 overs
  • West Indies 153/3 in 45.2 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 95 balls between S Hope (33) and R Chase (17)
  • Drinks: West Indies 131/3 in 40.0 overs
  • West Indies 100/3 in 30.3 overs
  • Lunch: West Indies 92/2 in 27.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (16.4): B King against NZ (LBW) Unsuccessful (NZ: 3, WI: 3) (Retained)
  • Drinks: West Indies 61/0 in 15.0 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 53 off 82 balls between J Campbell (24) and B King (25)
  • West Indies 53/0 in 13.3 overs
  • J Campbell dropped on 23 by T Latham in 10.4 overs
  • M Hay and M Rae makes their Test debut for New Zealand
  • Stumps: West Indies 32/2 in 10.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (7.4): NZ against A Phillip (LBW) Successful (NZ: 3, WI: 3)
  • B King dropped on 0 by J Duffy in 2.5 overs
  • Innings Break: New Zealand 278/9 dec in 74.4 overs
  • Drinks: New Zealand 265/8 in 72.0 overs
  • New Zealand 253/7 in 70.0 overs
  • Referral 2 (62.2): G Phillips against WI (Caught) Successful (NZ: 3, WI: 3)
  • Tea: New Zealand 200/5 in 57.0 overs
  • New Zealand 200/5 in 56.2 overs
  • M Hay maiden Test fifty: 52 runs in 74 balls (7x4) (1x6)
  • Referral 1 (54.6): WI against D Mitchell (Caught) Successful (NZ: 3, WI: 3)
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 88 balls between D Mitchell (16) and M Hay (31)
  • Drinks: New Zealand 155/4 in 46.0 overs
  • New Zealand 151/4 in 42.2 overs
  • Lunch: New Zealand 112/2 in 34.0 overs
  • New Zealand 102/1 in 30.1 overs
  • D Conway 13th Test fifty: 50 runs in 87 balls (8x4) (0x6)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 71 balls between D Conway (18) and K Williamson (30)
  • K Williamson dropped on 22 by A Phillip in 22.1 overs
  • Drinks: New Zealand 68/1 in 22.0 overs
  • New Zealand 50/1 in 17.1 overs
  • D Conway dropped on 28 by B King in 14.5 overs
  • New Zealand 53/1 in 9.5 overs
  • Innings Break: West Indies 128/10 in 46.2 overs
  • Referral 4 (42.6): NZ against J Greaves (LBW) Successful (NZ: 3, WI: 2)
  • West Indies 103/6 in 39.5 overs
  • Lunch: West Indies 98/6 in 37.0 overs
  • Referral 3 (32.6): T Imlach against NZ (LBW) Successful (NZ: 3, WI: 2)
  • Drinks: West Indies 70/5 in 22.1 overs
  • Referral 2 (22.1): R Chase against NZ (Caught) Unsuccessful (NZ: 3, WI: 2)
  • West Indies 50/2 in 17.0 overs
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