Black Caps Secure Tense T20 Victory Against West Indies
For the second time in four days, fast bowler Kyle Jamieson held his nerve in the final over to claim a thrilling T20 victory. The Black Caps defeated the West Indies by nine runs in Nelson, with the visitors falling short of the 178-run target in a dramatic finish.
Final Over Drama
A late partnership between West Indies tailenders Sharmar Springer and Romario Shepherd raised hopes, but it was not enough. Jamieson dismissed Shepherd, who was on 49 runs, caught skying a ball to Daryl Mitchell on the boundary.
“Kyle Jamieson bowls a delivery against West Indies.”
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Batting Highlights
Batting first, the Black Caps felt they might have left runs behind after a late collapse at Saxton Oval. Devon Conway was the top scorer with a fluent 56 off 34 balls, before being run out by a brilliant throw from deep field. Daryl Mitchell contributed 41 runs from 24 balls, including an impressive 80-metre six.
New Zealand ended their innings at 177 for 9, losing wickets cheaply towards the end. Springer bowled two tidy overs at the death for the West Indies.
“Devon Conway hits out against the West Indies at Nelson.”
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Jamieson's calm under pressure was key to the Black Caps' success in this tight match.
Summary: Kyle Jamieson's composed bowling in the final over guided New Zealand to a narrow nine-run T20 win over West Indies, with strong batting performances from Conway and Mitchell.