New Zealand clean sweep ODI series vs West Indies:Hosts chase down the 162-run target in 30.3 overs, Matt Henry takes 4 wickets

On Saturday (November 22), the third ODI match between West Indies and New Zealand ended with the latter’s victory. While chasing down the target of 162 runs, NZ completed the chase in just 30.3 overs. The last match was played at Seddon Park in Hamilton. West Indies won the toss and chose to bat first, getting all out on 161 in 36.2 overs. The New Zealand team, which had already won the series by winning the first two matches, but by winning the final ODI, they performed a clean sweep. Mark Chapman’s 64 and Michael Bracewell’s unbeaten 40 led NZ to victory. Since 2020, New Zealand has lost only 2 ODIs at home New Zealand’s record at home ODIs is impeccable since 2020, as the team has lost only two ODI matches during this period. Also Read| Australia need 204 runs to win Perth Test: England all out for 164 in the second innings with 40-run lead from first innings In terms of winning consecutive home ODI series, they are second in the world. South Africa has won 17 consecutive series, while New Zealand has now won 11 consecutive home series. 8 wickets by New Zealand seamers In this match, New Zealand’s fast bowlers completely dismantled West Indies’ batting. Matt Henry bowled brilliantly, taking 4 wickets for 43 runs. Apart from him, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, and Zak Foulkes collectively took 4 wickets. Zak Foulkes got an opportunity in place of Nathan Smith, who was ruled out of the team due to a hamstring injury. West Indies collapsed for just 161 in 36.2 overs Batting first, the West Indies had a weak start and lost two wickets for just 38 runs. No batsman could play a big innings, due to which the entire team was all out for 161 runs in just 36.2 overs. For the West Indies, Roston Chase scored 38 runs off 51 balls, John Campbell scored 26 runs off 24 balls, and in the lower order, Khary Pierre made an unbeaten 22 runs off 34 balls.