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New Zealand vs West Indies, 2nd Test Match Summary

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Match Ended   
278/9d&57/1 (10.0)
205&128
New Zealand beat West Indies by 9 wickets
WI 205/10
Bat Top Batsmen
47 (80)
  • 8x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 58.75SR
John Campbell
John Campbell
44 (87)
  • 6x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 50.57SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 2.00
16
OVERS
32/4
R/W
Bowler
ECON 3.66
18
OVERS
66/3
R/W
NZ 278/9
Bat Top Batsmen
61 (93)
  • 9x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 65.59SR
60 (108)
  • 8x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 55.55SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
WI 128/10
Bat Top Batsmen
Kavem Hodge
Kavem Hodge
35 (75)
  • 5x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 46.66SR
Justin Greaves
Justin Greaves
25 (57)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 43.85SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 2.19
17.2
OVERS
38/5
R/W
Bowler
ECON 3.75
12
OVERS
45/3
R/W
NZ 57/1
Bat Top Batsmen
28 (22)
  • 6x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 127.27SR
16 (12)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 133.33SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
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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.
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.
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.
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.
10 OV
13 Runs
A. Phillip to K. Williamson
  • 09.1
  • 09.2
  • 49.3
  • 1 NB 9.4
  • 09.4
  • 49.5
  • 49.6
9 OV
14 Runs
O. Shields to D. Conway
  • 1 WD 8.1
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 48.3
  • 08.4
  • 48.5
  • 1 WD 8.6
  • 48.6
8 OV
4 Runs
A. Phillip to T. Latham K. Williamson
  • W 7.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 47.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
4 Runs
O. Shields to D. Conway
  • 06.1
  • 06.2
  • 46.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
2 Runs
J. Seales to D. Conway T. Latham
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 1 NB 5.3
  • 15.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
4 Runs
K. Roach to T. Latham
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 44.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
3 Runs
J. Seales to T. Latham D. Conway
  • 13.1
  • 13.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 13.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
2 Runs
K. Roach to D. Conway T. Latham
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
9 Runs
J. Seales to D. Conway T. Latham
  • 41.1
  • 41.2
  • 11.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
2 Runs
K. Roach to T. Latham
  • 20.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
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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