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3rd ODI, Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, 21 Aug, 2022

West Indies

WI

301/8

(50.0) overs

New Zealand

NZ

307/5

(47.1) overs

New Zealand beat West Indies by 5 wickets

Player Of The Match

Tom Latham,
New Zealand
New Zealand
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New Zealand
West Indies

Commentary

That is it from this series then! Tom Latham is handed the trophy and he poses for the cameras along with his teammates. Now then, New Zealand have their next assignment against Australia. The three-match ODI series will start on 6th September at 9.50 am IST (4.20 am GMT) while West Indies have a month-long break before they tour to Australia. So, there is plenty of cricketing action across the globe to keep you busy. Keep checking the schedule page. From here, it is goodbye and cheers!

Tom Latham, the skipper of New Zealand is also the Man of the Match (69 runs off 75 balls). He says that it was nice and it feels good to make a contribution. Further says that the game was built up on partnership and everyone performed well. Adds that Windies were really good as they were 170 for none and reached the 300 run mark. Mentions that their plan was to play in the Powerplay as the boundary was small and the boys played really well. Finally says that it feels nice to perform and win the series.

Nicholas Pooran, the skipper of West Indies says it's a tough one to digest as at the halfway stage they were in the game. Adds the bowlers did really well, could have taken a couple of wickets in the Powerplay. It was hard to bowl on the wet surface. Shares that as a batter, they had a chat and it was a plan to play Southee and Boult carefully. Says he is happy that Kevin Sinclair and Yannic Cariah are getting opportunities. Applauds Kyle Mayers performance. Tells that the players showed a fight and he is happy with the performance. He just tells the players to trust their ability.

Mitchell Santner wins the Player of the Series award. He says that it feels nice and this was a great game. Says that bowling first was good for us as they restricted them in Powerplay but they caught up in the end. Finishes by saying that it was a good wicket and their players did really well.

...Presentation coming up...

Earlier, the top three of the Windies showed their presence as Hope scored a fifty while Mayers scored a wonderful ton and Pooran's quick 91 runs in 55 balls helped West Indies get past the 300 mark. In reply, New Zealand chased down the target pretty comfortably. West Indies bowlers will be disappointed to not take this game till the deep.

West Indies had an ample amount of runs to bowl at but as we saw at the end of the Windies' batting, the pitch tend to ease out for the batters. New Zealand won the toss and made the perfect decision to bowl as things panned out perfectly. West Indies could have been more consistent but were a bit wayward with the deliveries. Nicholas Pooran will feel they had a very good chance to seal the series but have given away the opportunity.

New Zealand win their first-ever ODI series on the Caribbean soil. Recently they did in the T20I series and now they make yet another history, It was a commanding performance from them! The Kiwis were chasing a big score but there was not any sign of pressure on their face. It was a very measured chase from New Zealand. They kept the scoreboard near the required run rate and throughout the chase, there wasn't much sweat dropped. From the top five, four batters scored fifty. Once Latham and Daryl Mitchell got out, there was a slight hope for the Windies but James Neesham played a quick cameo to take his team over the line.

47.16

SIX! James Neesham finishes in style. Slightly shorter and on off, James Neesham pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum. New Zealand win by 5 wickets!

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 47 overs : 301/5

J Neesham28 (10)

M Bracewell14 (15)

K Sinclair10-1-45-0

46.61lb

Outside off this time, James Neesham looks to play at it but the ball hits his pads and rolls towards short third man. They cross.

46.51

Fuller again, Michael Bracewell uses his feet and hits it towards mid-wicket for one.

46.40

Fuller and on off, Michael Bracewell defends it out.

46.41wd

Wide! This one lands outside leg, Michael Bracewell leaves it alone.

46.31

Fuller one, on off, James Neesham sweeps it towards square leg for one.

46.21

Fuller ahaon, Michael Bracewell eases it to mid off for one.

46.10

Fuller and down the middle, Michael Bracewell defends it back towards the bowler.

Runs Scored 11 Runs

Score after 46 overs : 296/5

M Bracewell12 (11)

J Neesham27 (8)

A Joseph9-0-61-1

45.61

Fuller and on off, Michael Bracewell nudges it to mid-wicket for one.

45.51

A single as this is played at mid off.

45.46

SIX! James Neesham looks in a hurry. This one lands fuller and on off, James Neesham lofts it over long off for a biggie. 8 needed now!

45.31

Fuller and on middle, Michael Bracewell knocks it towards long off for one.

45.21

On a length and on off, James Neesham pushes it towards mid on for one.

45.11

Yorker and on middle, Michael Bracewell digs it towards covers for one.

Runs Scored 19 Runs

Score after 45 overs : 285/5

J Neesham19 (5)

M Bracewell9 (8)

Y Cariah9-0-77-2

44.66

SIX! Another one from James Neesham and the game is slipping away from the hosts. This is fuller and on middle, James Neesham launches it over backwaard square leg for a maximum.

44.52

Fuller and on off, James Neesham plays a reverse sweep but misses and gets an inside edge towards fine leg for a brace.

44.46

SIX! Fuller and on middle, James Neesham lofts it over long on for a maximum. Excellent shot,

44.34

FOUR! Fuller and on off, James Neesham plays a reverse sweep through backward point for a boundary.

44.21

Fuller and on middle, Michael Bracewell sweeps it through square leg for one.

44.10

Fuller one on off, Michael Bracewell flicks it but finds the fielder at short mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 10 Runs

Score after 44 overs : 266/5

M Bracewell8 (6)

J Neesham1 (1)

J Holder7-0-37-2

43.61

On a length and on middle, Michael Bracewell eases it to point and scampers through for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the strikers end but misses.

43.54

FOUR! On a length and outside off, Michael Bracewell cuts it through backward point for a boundary. Much needed boundary!

Commentary

We are back for the chase. The players are out in the middle. Martin Guptill and Finn Allen to open for the Kiwis. Kyle Mayers to bowl first.

... The Run Chase ...

Right then! The pitch got better in the end to bat and the slower balls are working well to make an impact for the bowlers. Still, this is a very tight contest and the team who plays the best will win the series. The T20I went the visitors' way, will it be the same for them? We will find out soon. Stay tuned for the chase.

Kyle Mayers is here for a quick word. He says that he feels lucky and he thinks he batted well. Adds that after losing early wickets in the last game they were more careful in this one and they started slowly in the first powerplay as the plan was to tackle Boult and Southee and they did good in the end. Says that he feels very happy after his century and he's glad the crowd enjoyed it. Finishes by saying that they need to do well with the ball and defend the score.

A bit frustrating outing from the Kiwi bowlers! They didn't break the stand early on and allowed the opposition to get away. Once they got their wickets, they then got the hammering from Nicholas Pooran. They took wickets at the other end but Pooran alone made a huge lot of difference to the score. The slower balls helped them mainly to keep under control but now have to chase a huge score.

What an innings it was from Pooran! An innings that helped West Indies end on a high. The start though was very slow from the hosts. They started slowly but Mayers took the charge soon later. Hope played second fiddle to him. The duo notched a 173 opening stand with Hope scoring a fifty and Mayers scoring a wonderful ton. They fell in quick succession but it was then Pooran's inning that helped them get past 290. Pooran was at his best after quite a few innings and this could potentially be a game-changing knock. Not to forget that little cameo from Alzarri Joseph that helped them get past 300.

An excellent batting performance from West Indies! A performance that was dearly needed by them and most importantly bat the full quota.

Runs Scored 15 Runs

Score after 50 overs : 301/8

A Joseph20 (6)

Y Cariah1 (1)

T Southee10-2-47-1

49.66

SIX!  Fuller and on middle, Joseph has lofted this high and handsomely over long on for a maximum. West Indies end their innings for 301/8.

49.52

Dropped! Fuller one and on off, slower too, Alzarri Joseph lofts it towards long on. The ball goes in the air. Michael Bracewell settles under it to take it and drops a dolly. They collect two.

49.42

Fuller one again, Alzarri Joseph lofts it towards long on for a brace.

49.34

FOUR! Fuller and on off, Alzarri Joseph miscues his flick towards third man for a boundary. Lucky boundary.

49.21

On a length and on leg, Akeal Hosein flicks it to square leg for one.

49.1W

OUT! LBW! This is on a length and on off, Akeal Hosein steps across, looks to go downtown but misses. The ball hits his thigh and the finger goes up. Akeal Hosein reviews it immediately. No bat there. Ball Tracking shows three reds and Akeal Hosein has to go.

Runs Scored 13 Runs

Score after 49 overs : 286/7

A Joseph6 (2)

A Hosein4 (4)

T Boult10-1-53-3

48.60

On a length and on off, Alzarri Joseph looks to play at it but misses and hits his glove.

48.56

SIX! Alzarri Joseph joins the party. This is fuller and on off, Alzarri Joseph lofts it over long on for a maximum of his first ball!

48.4W

OUT! CAUGHT! On a length and on off, Nicholas Pooran looks to slog sweep it but the ball hits the bottom part of his bat. It carries towards deep mid-wicket. Mitchell Santner settles under it and takes it comfortably. Nicholas Pooran's wonderful knock comes to an end.

48.36

SIX! Up and over! Fuller and on middle, Nicholas Pooran launches it over long on for a maximum! He moves to 91.

48.20

Slower and shorter, Nicholas Pooran looks to play at it but misses.

48.11

Shorter and on middle, Akeal Hosein pulls it to square leg for one.

Runs Scored 11 Runs

Score after 48 overs : 273/6

N Pooran85 (52)

A Hosein3 (3)

T Southee9-2-32-0

47.66

SIX! This one connects well. Fuller and on middle, Nicholas Pooran bangs it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.

47.54lb

FOUR LEG BYES! Bowls it down the leg side, Pooran looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and races towards fine leg. The fielder looks to stop it but connects the fence while stopping it.

47.40

Another play and a miss. This is on a length that nips in a bit, Pooran looks to flick it but misses. Another dot.

47.30

On a length and on middle, Nicholas Pooran looks to loft it but doesn't connect well. The ball bounces back on the surface.

47.20

Play and a miss. This is fuller and outside off, Nicholas Pooran looks to loft it but is too early for the shot and misses it.

47.11

On a length and on off, Akeal Hosein eases it to point and gets Pooran back on strike.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 47 overs : 262/6

A Hosein2 (2)

N Pooran79 (47)

T Boult9-1-40-2

46.61

Fuller one on middle, Akeal Hosein knocks it to long on for one.

46.51

Yorker and on middle, Nicholas Pooran taps it to point for one.

46.41

Shorter and slower on middle, Akeal Hosein pulls it to square leg for one.

Akeal Hosein walks in.

46.3W

OUT! TIMBER! On a length and on off, slower too, Jason Holder swings across the line. He misses it as the ball knocks over the off pole. Jason Holder walks out for one run.

New Zealand
West Indies
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
M Guptill

c A Hosein b A Joseph

57 64 5 1 89.06
F Allen

lbw b J Holder

3 9 0 0 33.33
D Conway

lbw b Y Cariah

56 63 6 0 88.88
T Latham

c N Pooran b J Holder

69 75 6 0 92
D Mitchell

c J Holder b Y Cariah

63 49 6 1 128.57
M Bracewell

not out

14 15 1 0 93.33
J Neesham

not out

34 11 1 4 309.09
Extras

(b 1,lb 4,w 3,nb 3,Penalty 0)

11
Total 47.1 (RR: 6.51)
307/5

Did not bat: M Santner, T Southee, L Ferguson, T Boult

Fall of wickets:

(F Allen, 4 ov) (M Guptill, 19.4 ov) (D Conway, 24.3 ov) (D Mitchell, 41.3 ov) (T Latham, 43.2 ov)
Bowler O M R W ER
K Mayers
3 0 16 0 5.33
J Holder
7 0 37 2 5.28
A Hosein
9 0 60 0 6.66
A Joseph
9 0 61 1 6.77
K Sinclair
10 1 45 0 4.50
Y Cariah
9 0 77 2 8.55
N Pooran
0.1 0 6 0 36.00
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
S Hope

c L Ferguson b T Boult

51 100 3 1 51
K Mayers

c M Santner b L Ferguson

105 110 12 3 95.45
N Pooran

c M Santner b T Boult

91 55 4 9 165.45
B King

c D Mitchell b M Santner

1 2 0 0 50
S Brooks

c D Mitchell b M Santner

2 8 0 0 25
K Carty

c T Boult b J Neesham

4 9 0 0 44.44
J Holder

b T Boult

1 4 0 0 25
A Hosein

lbw b T Southee

4 5 0 0 80
A Joseph

not out

20 6 1 2 333.33
Y Cariah

not out

1 1 0 0 100
Extras

(b 4,lb 6,w 11,nb 0,Penalty 0)

21
Total 50.0 (RR: 6.02)
301/8

Did not bat: K Sinclair

Fall of wickets:

(S Hope, 34.5 ov) (K Mayers, 35.1 ov) (B King, 36.1 ov) (S Brooks, 38.5 ov) (K Carty, 45 ov) (J Holder, 46.3 ov) (N Pooran, 48.4 ov) (A Hosein, 49.1 ov)
Bowler O M R W ER
T Boult
10 1 53 3 5.30
T Southee
10 2 47 1 4.70
M Bracewell
6 0 43 0 7.16
L Ferguson
10 0 80 1 8.00
M Santner
10 0 38 2 3.80
J Neesham
4 0 30 1 7.50
New Zealand
West Indies

Commentary

That is it from this series then! Tom Latham is handed the trophy and he poses for the cameras along with his teammates. Now then, New Zealand have their next assignment against Australia. The three-match ODI series will start on 6th September at 9.50 am IST (4.20 am GMT) while West Indies have a month-long break before they tour to Australia. So, there is plenty of cricketing action across the globe to keep you busy. Keep checking the schedule page. From here, it is goodbye and cheers!

Tom Latham, the skipper of New Zealand is also the Man of the Match (69 runs off 75 balls). He says that it was nice and it feels good to make a contribution. Further says that the game was built up on partnership and everyone performed well. Adds that Windies were really good as they were 170 for none and reached the 300 run mark. Mentions that their plan was to play in the Powerplay as the boundary was small and the boys played really well. Finally says that it feels nice to perform and win the series.

Nicholas Pooran, the skipper of West Indies says it's a tough one to digest as at the halfway stage they were in the game. Adds the bowlers did really well, could have taken a couple of wickets in the Powerplay. It was hard to bowl on the wet surface. Shares that as a batter, they had a chat and it was a plan to play Southee and Boult carefully. Says he is happy that Kevin Sinclair and Yannic Cariah are getting opportunities. Applauds Kyle Mayers performance. Tells that the players showed a fight and he is happy with the performance. He just tells the players to trust their ability.

Mitchell Santner wins the Player of the Series award. He says that it feels nice and this was a great game. Says that bowling first was good for us as they restricted them in Powerplay but they caught up in the end. Finishes by saying that it was a good wicket and their players did really well.

...Presentation coming up...

Earlier, the top three of the Windies showed their presence as Hope scored a fifty while Mayers scored a wonderful ton and Pooran's quick 91 runs in 55 balls helped West Indies get past the 300 mark. In reply, New Zealand chased down the target pretty comfortably. West Indies bowlers will be disappointed to not take this game till the deep.

West Indies had an ample amount of runs to bowl at but as we saw at the end of the Windies' batting, the pitch tend to ease out for the batters. New Zealand won the toss and made the perfect decision to bowl as things panned out perfectly. West Indies could have been more consistent but were a bit wayward with the deliveries. Nicholas Pooran will feel they had a very good chance to seal the series but have given away the opportunity.

New Zealand win their first-ever ODI series on the Caribbean soil. Recently they did in the T20I series and now they make yet another history, It was a commanding performance from them! The Kiwis were chasing a big score but there was not any sign of pressure on their face. It was a very measured chase from New Zealand. They kept the scoreboard near the required run rate and throughout the chase, there wasn't much sweat dropped. From the top five, four batters scored fifty. Once Latham and Daryl Mitchell got out, there was a slight hope for the Windies but James Neesham played a quick cameo to take his team over the line.

47.16

SIX! James Neesham finishes in style. Slightly shorter and on off, James Neesham pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum. New Zealand win by 5 wickets!

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 47 overs : 301/5

J Neesham28 (10)

M Bracewell14 (15)

K Sinclair10-1-45-0

46.61lb

Outside off this time, James Neesham looks to play at it but the ball hits his pads and rolls towards short third man. They cross.

46.51

Fuller again, Michael Bracewell uses his feet and hits it towards mid-wicket for one.

46.40

Fuller and on off, Michael Bracewell defends it out.

46.41wd

Wide! This one lands outside leg, Michael Bracewell leaves it alone.

46.31

Fuller one, on off, James Neesham sweeps it towards square leg for one.

46.21

Fuller ahaon, Michael Bracewell eases it to mid off for one.

46.10

Fuller and down the middle, Michael Bracewell defends it back towards the bowler.

Runs Scored 11 Runs

Score after 46 overs : 296/5

M Bracewell12 (11)

J Neesham27 (8)

A Joseph9-0-61-1

45.61

Fuller and on off, Michael Bracewell nudges it to mid-wicket for one.

45.51

A single as this is played at mid off.

45.46

SIX! James Neesham looks in a hurry. This one lands fuller and on off, James Neesham lofts it over long off for a biggie. 8 needed now!

45.31

Fuller and on middle, Michael Bracewell knocks it towards long off for one.

45.21

On a length and on off, James Neesham pushes it towards mid on for one.

45.11

Yorker and on middle, Michael Bracewell digs it towards covers for one.

Runs Scored 19 Runs

Score after 45 overs : 285/5

J Neesham19 (5)

M Bracewell9 (8)

Y Cariah9-0-77-2

44.66

SIX! Another one from James Neesham and the game is slipping away from the hosts. This is fuller and on middle, James Neesham launches it over backwaard square leg for a maximum.

44.52

Fuller and on off, James Neesham plays a reverse sweep but misses and gets an inside edge towards fine leg for a brace.

44.46

SIX! Fuller and on middle, James Neesham lofts it over long on for a maximum. Excellent shot,

44.34

FOUR! Fuller and on off, James Neesham plays a reverse sweep through backward point for a boundary.

44.21

Fuller and on middle, Michael Bracewell sweeps it through square leg for one.

44.10

Fuller one on off, Michael Bracewell flicks it but finds the fielder at short mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 10 Runs

Score after 44 overs : 266/5

M Bracewell8 (6)

J Neesham1 (1)

J Holder7-0-37-2

43.61

On a length and on middle, Michael Bracewell eases it to point and scampers through for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the strikers end but misses.

43.54

FOUR! On a length and outside off, Michael Bracewell cuts it through backward point for a boundary. Much needed boundary!

43.41

On off, James Neesham drives it towards the fielder at covers. Single.

43.31

Slightly shorter and on middle, Michael Bracewell pulls it to square leg for one.

James Neesham walks in.

43.2W

OUT! TAKEN! Another set batter goes and West Indies are still in this game! This is full and on off. Latham has a big swing across the line but gets a top edge and the ball flies to mid on. Nicholas Pooran runs in from the deep and catches it. 43 runs needed in 40 balls.

43.12

Fuller one and on middle, Tom Latham lofts it to long on for a brace.

43.11nb

No ball! A full toss as it lands straight in the hands of the keeper.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 43 overs : 256/4

M Bracewell2 (3)

T Latham67 (72)

K Sinclair9-1-41-0

42.60

A dot to finish. Slightly shorter and on middle, Michael Bracewell blocks it out.

42.51

Another single as this is flicked towards mid-wicket.

42.41

Flatter and on middle, Michael Bracewell knocks it to long on for one again.

42.31

Sticks to bowling it fuller, Tom Latham flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

42.21

Goes fuller again, down the leg side, Michael Bracewell flicks it to short fine leg for one.

42.11

Goes fuller, around off, Tom Latham flics it to mid-wicket for one.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 42 overs : 251/4

T Latham64 (69)

M Bracewell0 (0)

Y Cariah8-0-58-2

41.61

Slightly shorter and on middle, Tom Latham pulls it to square leg for one.

41.50

Fuller and on off, Tom Latham defends it solidly.

41.42

Slightly shorter and on middle, Tom Latham pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.

41.3W

OUT! TAKEN! Finally the stand is broken by the Kiwis but is it too little too late? This is short and around off, the ball stays a bit low off the deck. Mitchell stays back and tries to go downtown over long on but only gets the required elevation. Jason Holder there takes it with ease.

41.21

Goes fuller this time, around middle and leg, Tom Latham flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.

41.11

Slightly shorter and on off, Daryl Mitchell looks to play at it but the ball hits the upper part of the bat, goes in the air and lands safely at mid off. They cross.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 41 overs : 246/3

D Mitchell62 (47)

T Latham60 (65)

A Hosein9-0-60-0

40.61

Slightly shorter one and on off, Daryl Mitchell knocks it to mid off for one.

40.52

Flatter and on off, Daryl Mitchell nudges it towards mid-wicket for a brace.

40.41

Goes fuller and on off, Tom Latham flicks it to square leg for one.

40.31

Fuller one this time, Daryl Mitchell flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.

40.20

Slightly shorter and on middle, Daryl Mitchell knocks it to mid off for one.

40.11

On off, played towards third man for one

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 40 overs : 240/3

D Mitchell58 (43)

T Latham58 (63)

A Joseph8-0-50-1

39.62

Slightly shorter and on middle, Daryl Mitchell pulls it to square leg for a brace.

Another ball is being changed due to dampness.

39.51

Fuller and on off, Tom Latham hits it to covers for one.

39.51nb

No ball! A high full toss that lands straight in the hands of the keeper. Free hit coming up.

39.40

Fuller and on off, Tom Latham eases it to covers.

39.30

Nails a yorker outside off, Tom Latham looks to play at it but misses.

39.20

On off, played at mid off.

39.11

Goes fuller and on off, Daryl Mitchell flicks it to square leg for one.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 39 overs : 235/3

D Mitchell55 (41)

T Latham57 (58)

A Hosein8-0-54-0

38.61

On off, defended out.

38.54

FOUR! Fuller and on middle, Daryl Mitchell sweeps it through backward square leg for  a boundary.

38.40

Slightly shorter and on middle, Daryl Mitchell looks to play at it but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

38.30

Goes fuller and on off, Daryl Mitchell plays a reverse sweep towards point. Dot.

38.21

Slightly shorter and on middle, Tom Latham knocks it to mid on for one.

38.10

Fuller and on off, guided towards short third man.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 38 overs : 229/3

T Latham56 (56)

D Mitchell50 (37)

A Joseph7-0-45-1

37.61

On a length and on middle, Tom Latham flicks it to square leg for one.

37.51

Fifty up for Daryl Mitchell. Fuller and on off, Daryl Mitchell eases it to point for one. His 2nd fifty in ODI format!

37.51wd

Wide! A shorter one angling down the leg side, Daryl Mitchell looks to play at it but misses.

37.41

Another single played at point.

37.31

Slightly shorter as this is pulled towards backward square leg for one.

37.21

This one lands outside off, Tom Latham drives it to covers and rotates the strike.

37.11

On a length and on middle, Daryl Mitchell knocks it to long on for one.

Runs Scored 17 Runs

Score after 37 overs : 222/3

D Mitchell47 (34)

T Latham53 (53)

Y Cariah7-0-53-1

36.61

Darts it on middle, Daryl Mitchell works it to mid-wicket for one again. 17 from the over!

36.51

Flatter one, around off, Tom Latham flicks it to mid-wicket for one more.

36.41

Fuller and on off, Daryl Mitchell nudges it to mid-wicket for one.

36.36

SIX! Goes fuller again, Daryl Mitchell lofts it over long on for a maximum. He moves to 45 now!

36.24

FOUR! Boundaries are raining here. Fuller and on off, Daryl Mitchell flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for another boundary!

36.14

FOUR! Slightly shorter and on off, Daryl Mitchell awkwardly pulls it through deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 36 overs : 205/3

T Latham52 (52)

D Mitchell31 (29)

K Sinclair8-1-36-0

35.64

FOUR! Slightly shorter and on middle, Tom Latham pulls it through deep mid-wicket for a one bounce boundary! That is fifty for the skipper. Leading from the front.

35.51

Goes fuller, around off, Daryl Mitchell flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

35.41

Slightly shorter, Tom Latham punches it to mid on for one.

35.31

Fuller and on off, Daryl Mitchell flicks it to square leg for one.

35.21

Slightly shorter, Tom Latham punches it to covers for one.

35.10

Bowls it outside off, this is defended to covers.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 35 overs : 197/3

D Mitchell29 (27)

T Latham46 (48)

Y Cariah6-0-36-1

34.64

FOUR! Good shot! Fuller and on middle, Daryl Mitchell lofts it through mid-wicket for a boundary!

34.51

A single as this is flicked towards square leg.

34.40

On off, defended out.

34.31

Dropped! Fuller and on off, Daryl Mitchell lofts it but mistimes it completely. Nicholas Pooran calls for it and runs behind from mid on and attempts a diving catch but misses. It would have been an easier catch for Odean Smith from long on. They cross.

34.22

Fuller again, Daryl Mitchell plays a reverse sweep to point. An overthrow allows the batters to take another one. Two taken.

34.11

Flatter and on off, this is flicked to square leg for one.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 34 overs : 188/3

T Latham44 (45)

D Mitchell22 (24)

J Holder6-0-27-1

33.61

Outside off, punched through covers for a single. 114 runs needed in 96 balls.

33.50

On the pads, it is pushed to Holder. The ball has lost its shape and it needs to be replaced.

33.42

Two more! Short of a length and on middle. It is pulled over mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

33.30

On middle on a length. Defended out.

33.24

FOUR! Holder bangs a short one on middle and Latham stays back as he pulls it to square leg for four.

33.11

Fuller ball, outside off, Mitchell drives it to the left of mid off for one.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 33 overs : 180/3

T Latham37 (40)

D Mitchell21 (23)

A Hosein7-0-48-0

32.60

On middle. Pulled to short fine leg.

32.54

FOUR! Well played! Quicker ball, short and on middle. It is pulled to square leg for four.

32.41

Tossed up, outside off. Mitchell skips down and pushes it to long off for a single.

32.31

Flatter and on middle. Latham sweeps it hard but gets a top edge to fine leg for a single.

32.20

Ful and on leg. Latham reverse hits it to point.

32.12

Tossed up on middle. Latham flicks it behind square on the leg side. Two runs.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 32 overs : 172/3

D Mitchell20 (22)

T Latham30 (35)

J Holder5-0-19-1

31.64

FOUR! Beautifully played! A risky shot though! Length and on middle. Mitchell shuffles across and paddles it over the keeper for a boundary.

31.51

Outside off, guided to third man for a single.

31.41

On a length, outside off. Mitchell pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

31.31

Around off, pushed through covers for a single.

31.20

Length ball, around off. A back-foot punch but straight to cover.

31.10

Length and on off. Kept out.

Drinks!  The match is evenly poised with the Kiwis at 165-3 after 31 overs. The Kiwis have a chance to cross the finish line as the needed rate is still within reach and they have wickets in hand. Jason Holder comes into the attack.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 31 overs : 165/3

D Mitchell15 (20)

T Latham28 (31)

A Joseph6-0-38-1

30.60

Bangs a bouncer on middle. Mitchell mistimes his pull and to the left of the keeper.

30.52

On the pads, flicked to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

30.41lb

Leg bye! Full and down leg. Latham misses his flick and gets hit on the pads. It rolls behind to fine leg for a leg bye.

30.32

On middle, pulled to deep mid-wicket for two.

30.20

On a length and on middle. Latham looks to defend with a straight bat but misses and gets hit on the pads. A huge, huge appeal for LBW but the umpire after taking some time shakes his head. Nicholas Pooran take the review. It is pitching outside leg.

30.11

On a length and outside off. Mitchell mistimes his pull to mid on and luckily for him, it falls short. One run due to misfield.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 30 overs : 159/3

D Mitchell12 (17)

T Latham26 (28)

K Mayers3-0-16-0

29.61

A single as this is hit to long on for one.

29.51lb

Leg bye! Fuller ball, around middle and leg. Latham goes across to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. An appeal for LBW but nothing given. A leg bye is taken.

29.41

On a length and on off.Mitchell shuffles across and tucks it to mid-wicket for one.

29.31

Short again, Latham pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

29.24

FOUR! Latham looks in fine form here! He is hitting the loose balls away! Short one on middle. Latham pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

29.10

Length and outside off. Latham guides it straight to short third man.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 29 overs : 151/3

T Latham21 (24)

D Mitchell10 (15)

A Joseph5-0-33-1

28.61

Short in length and outside off. Latham works it to third man for a single.

28.51

On middle on a length. Mitchell bunts it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

28.40

On a length and on middle. Mitchell turns it to mid-wicket.

28.30

Short of a length and outside off. Mitchell drops it to covers.

28.20

A low dipping full toss on off. Mitchell digs it back to the bowler.

28.11

Fuller ball, outside off. Latham drives it through covers for a single.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 28 overs : 148/3

T Latham19 (22)

D Mitchell9 (11)

K Sinclair7-1-28-0

27.61

On off, tucked to mid-wicket for a single.

27.61wd

Wide! Slides a full ball, way down the leg side. Latham fails to sweep it.

27.51

On off, it is hit to covers for one.

27.41

Outside off, punched through covers for a single.

27.30

On off, kept out.

27.21

Leg bye! Tossed up on leg. Mitchell tries to reverse sweep it but misses and gets hit on the pads. It rolls to the leg side for a leg bye. Okay, West Indies have taken a review for LBW. It is pitching outside leg. Not out it is!

27.11

Full and outside off. Latham opens the face of the bat and dabs it to short third man for one.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 27 overs : 142/3

T Latham16 (18)

D Mitchell7 (9)

Y Cariah5-0-27-1

26.61

Shorter and on off, pulled to deep mid-wicket for one.

26.50

Tossed up, quicker and on middle. Latham skips down to block but gets hit on the pads. An appeal for LBW but was an optimistic one.

26.40

A googly, full and on off. Latham blocks on the front foot.

26.32

Flatter and on leg, this is flicked to square leg for one.

26.24

FOUR! Smashed away! Too full and outside off. Latham slams it past the bowler to long off for a boundary.

26.11

Shorter and on off. Mitchell punches it to long on for one.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 26 overs : 134/3

T Latham9 (13)

D Mitchell6 (8)

K Mayers2-0-9-0

25.60

On middle, it is hit to mid-wicket. New Zealand need another 168 runs to win.

25.51

Length ball, outside off. Mitchell steers it to third man for a single.

25.40

Length and outside off, dabbed to point.

25.34

FOUR! Welcome boundary! On a length and on middle. Mitchell whacks it to deep square leg in the vacant region for four.

25.20

Length ball, angling on middle. Mitchell nudges it to mid-wicket.

25.10

On a length and on off. Defended out.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 25 overs : 129/3

D Mitchell1 (3)

T Latham9 (12)

Y Cariah4-0-19-1

24.61

Tossed up, outside off. Mitchell leans and taps it in front of point for a sharp single.

24.50

Too full and on middle, pushed to mid off.

24.40

Flatter ball, outside off. Mitchell drops it to covers.

Daryl Mitchell walks in.

24.3W

OUT! LBW! A loopy ball, full and around off, spinning in. Conway gets on the front foot to defend but misses and gets rapped on the pads. A huge appeal for LBW and up goes the finger! Conway reviews it. No bat there. Ball Tracking shows the ball goes onto hit the top of middle, umpire's call it is and Conway has to walk back.

24.20

Tossed up, around off. Conway uses his feet as he blocks this one out.

24.11

Full and outside off.  Latham paddles it behind square leg for a single.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 24 overs : 127/2

D Conway56 (61)

T Latham8 (11)

K Sinclair6-1-22-0

23.60

Flatter ball, outside off. Conway punches it to covers.

23.50

Tossed up on middle. Conway reverse sweeps it but finds short third man.

23.40

Floated ball on middle. Conway hits it back to the bowler.

23.32

Tossed up, outside off. Conway drives it through covers for a couple of runs.

23.21

Short again. Latham cuts it to point, right of the man for another quick single.

23.10

Shorter and outside off. Latham slaps it straught to covers.

Runs Scored 13 Runs

Score after 23 overs : 124/2

D Conway54 (57)

T Latham7 (9)

Y Cariah3-0-17-0

22.64

FOUR! Fuller and on middle, Devon Conway drives it past covers for a boundary!

22.51

Fuller and on middle this is played towards mid-wicket for one.

22.40

On off, defended towards mid on.

22.33

Fuller and on off, Devon Conway flicks it to third man. The fielder chases it good. They collect three. Good fielding!

22.24

FOUR! Fuller one this time, Devon Conway drills it straight down the ground for a boundary.

22.11

Slightly shorter and on middle, Tom Latham flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 22 overs : 111/2

T Latham5 (6)

D Conway43 (54)

A Joseph4-0-30-1

21.61

Fuller again, around middle and leg, Tom Latham flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

21.50

On off, defended out.

21.44

FOUR! Fuller and on middle, Tom Latham drives it through covers for a boundary. The fielder made a good chase but misfields in the end. Boundary!

21.31

On off, Devon Conway slaps it to point for one.

21.20

Slightly shorter, on middle, Devon Conway defends it back towards the bowler.

21.10

On a length and on off, defended.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 21 overs : 105/2

T Latham0 (3)

D Conway42 (51)

Y Cariah2-0-4-0

20.60

Fuller and on off, Tom Latham hits it straight back towards the bowler.

20.51

A single as this is played towards mid off.

20.40

Fuller and on off, this is played towards point.

20.32

Fuller one on middle, Devon Conway drills it straight down the ground. The fielder makes a good stop to his right. They take a couple.

20.20

Another dot as this is played at mid off.

20.10

Outside off and fuller, this is defended towards short third man.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 20 overs : 102/2

T Latham0 (2)

D Conway39 (46)

A Joseph3-0-24-1

19.60

Bowls it on leg, Tom Latham defends it towards the leg side.

19.50

Fuller and outside off, Tom Latham looks to play at it but gets a bottom edge towards the keeper.

Tom Latham walks in.

19.4W

OUT! CAUGHT! Slight shorter and on off, Martin Guptill looks to block it but the ball hits the upper part of the bat and carries into the hands of Akeal Hosein at short mid-wicket. Alzarri Joseph strikes for West Indies as they get a much needed breakthrough!

19.30

On off, defended towards mid off.

19.24

FOUR! Fuller and on leg, Martin Guptill flicks it towards fine leg for a boundary. A slight miscommunication between the two fielders at the fence.

19.10

On a length and on middle, this is flicked towards mid-wicket.

Alzarri Joseph comes into the attack.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 19 overs : 98/1

D Conway39 (46)

M Guptill53 (60)

Y Cariah1-0-1-0

18.60

Tosses up on off, Devon Conway defends it towards the fielder at mid on.

18.51

A single as this is played towards mid on.

18.40

Fuller and on middle, Martin Guptill eases it to mid on.

18.30

Tossed up again, Martin Guptill slaps it but finds the fielder at point.

18.20

Tossed up, outside off, defended to covers.

18.10

Starts with a fuller one on off, Martin Guptill sweeps it but finds the fielder at short mid-wicket.

Drinks! Singles are working here for the Kiwis and the hosts need to get a quick wicket here. For now, the visitors have their noses slightly in front. The duo have made a 77 runs partnership till now and they look good. Yannic Cariah comes into the attack now.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 18 overs : 97/1

M Guptill52 (55)

D Conway39 (45)

K Sinclair5-1-19-0

17.61

Goes fuller and around off, Martin Guptill knocks it to mid on for one.

17.51

On off again, this is flicked towards mid-wicket for another single.

17.41

Bowls it on off and fuller, Martin Guptill flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

17.31

A single as this is driven towards covers.

17.21

Fifty up for Martin Guptill. His 39th ODI fifty. Fuller and on off, this is flicked towards mid-wicket for one.

17.11

On off, Devon Conway punches it to long on for one.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 17 overs : 91/1

M Guptill49 (52)

D Conway36 (42)

A Hosein6-0-40-0

16.62

Fuller again, on off, Martin Guptill flicks it to mid-wicket for a brace.

16.51

A single as this is played towards point.

16.40

Bowls it down the leg side, Devon Conway looks to sweep it but gets a bottom edge towards fine leg. Dot.

16.31

Goes outside off this time, Martin Guptill guides it to point for one.

16.21

Fuller and on off, Devon Conway eases it to min off for one.

16.10

Fuller again, this is defended towards the leg side.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 16 overs : 86/1

M Guptill46 (50)

D Conway34 (38)

K Sinclair4-1-13-0

15.60

Flatter and on leg, Martin Guptill looks to flick it but gets his pads and towards the leg side. Dot.

15.50

Fuller nd on off, Martin Guptill defends it away.

15.41

Slightly shorter and on middle, Devon Conway flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

15.31

Goes fuller again, Martin Guptill flicks it to square leg for one.

15.20

Fuller and on middle, this is defended back towards the bowler.

15.11

Slightly shorter and on middle, Devon Conway punches it to long on for one.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 15 overs : 83/1

M Guptill45 (46)

D Conway32 (36)

A Hosein5-0-35-0

14.60

Fuller and on off, defended.

14.51

A single as this is flicked to mid-wicket.

14.41

This one lands fuller and on off, Martin Guptill slices it towards mid off. The ball goes high up in the air and lands safely. Martin Guptill gets a lucky escape.

14.30

On off, this is flicked towards the fielder at square leg.

14.20

Quicker one down the leg side, Martin Guptill flicks it to square leg. Dot.

14.11

Goes fuller and down the leg side, Devon Conway flicks it to square leg for one.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 14 overs : 80/1

D Conway30 (34)

M Guptill44 (42)

K Sinclair3-1-10-0

13.61

Flatter and on off, Devon Conway punches it to long off for one more.

13.51

Slightly shorter and on off, Martin Guptill punches it to long on for one.

13.40

Bowls it on middle, Martin Guptill defends it back towards the bowler.

13.31

Another single as this is flicked towards mid-wicket.

13.21

Slightly shorter and on off, Martin Guptill eases it to mid-wicket for one.

13.10

Fuller and on off, defended towards mid off.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 13 overs : 76/1

D Conway28 (32)

M Guptill42 (38)

A Hosein4-0-32-0

12.60

Tossed up, outside off. Conway leans and blocks it. New Zealand need 226 more runs to win.

12.51

Tossed up on off. Guptill carves it to long off for a single.

12.41

Another single as this is pushed to long on.

12.31

Shorter and on middle. Guptill knocks it to long on for a single.

12.21

Sliding one down the leg side. Conway sweeps it to short fine leg who half-stops it and allows a single.

12.11

Flatter and outside off. Guptill punches it through covers for a single.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 12 overs : 71/1

M Guptill39 (35)

D Conway26 (29)

K Sinclair2-1-6-0

11.61

Full and around off, eased down to long on for a single.

11.51

Tossed up, outside off. Conway steers it to short third man for a single.

11.41

On middle, it is hit to deep square leg for a single.

11.31

Fuller and around off. Conway sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.

11.20

On off, kept out.

11.12

Flatter ball, angling around off. Conway punches it through covers for a couple of runs.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 11 overs : 65/1

M Guptill37 (33)

D Conway22 (25)

A Hosein3-0-27-0

10.60

Shorter and outside off. Guptill dabs it to point.

10.51

On middle, flicked to mid-wicket for a single.

10.41

Tossed up, angling on leg. Guptill gets on the front foot to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. It is given as a run so there was an inside edge.

10.31

On middle, pulled to mid-wicket who lets it through and allows a single.

10.20

Full and outside off, turning in. Conway defends it out.

10.11

Tossed up on off, drilled to long on for a single.

Powerplay 2!! Now four fielders are allowed outside the circle till the 40th over. Akeal Hosein comes into the attack.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 10 overs : 61/1

D Conway20 (22)

M Guptill35 (30)

K Sinclair1-1-0-0

9.60

A maiden from Kevin Sinclair. Fuller and on middle, defended towards mid off.

9.50

Fuller and on off, thisis pushed towards mid off.

9.40

On off, this is punched towards mid off.

9.30

Another dot ball as this is defended back towards the bowler.

9.20

Slightly shorter again, this is again defended towards the fielder at mid off.

9.10

Slightly shorter and on off, Devon Conway punches it towards the mid off fielder.

Runs Scored 13 Runs

Score after 9 overs : 61/1

D Conway20 (16)

M Guptill35 (30)

A Joseph2-0-20-0

8.61

Slightly shorter again, On leg, Devon Conway pulls it but doesn't connect well. The ball falls short of the fielder at fine leg. Single taken.

8.54

FOUR! Slightly shorter and on leg, Devon Conway pulls it towards fine leg for a boundary.

8.40

Bowls it on a length and on leg, defended towards the off side.

8.31

A single as this is flicked towards square leg.

8.20

Slightly shorter and on leg, defended.

8.16

SIX! Fuller and on leg, Martin Guptill uses the pace of the ball and dispatches it over fine leg for a maximum!

8.11nb

On a length and on off, Martin Guptill defends it solidly. Oh, its a no ball as three fielders were outside the circle and it was Martin Guptill who spotted it. Free hit coming up..

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 8 overs : 48/1

D Conway15 (13)

M Guptill28 (26)

J Holder4-0-12-1

7.64

FOUR! Full toss, outside off, Devon Conway drives it through covers for a boundary!

7.50

Goes fuller and on off, Devon Conway drives it but finds the fielder at extra covers.

7.40

Shorter and outside off this time, Devon Conway leaves it alone.

7.30

Slightly shorter and on off, Devon Conway punches it to covers. Dot.

7.21

On a length and on off, Martin Guptill eases it to covers for one.

7.10

Slightly shorter and on middle, Martin Guptill works it towards the fielder at short covers.

Runs Scored 13 Runs

Score after 7 overs : 43/1

M Guptill27 (24)

D Conway11 (9)

A Hosein2-0-23-0

6.61

Fuller one this time, Martin Guptill eases it to mid off for one.

6.51

A single as this is flicked toward square leg.

6.44

FOUR! Arm ball and on middle, Devon Conway pulls it through covers for another boundary! Excellent shot!

6.34

FOUR! Slightly shorter and on middle, Devon Conway pulls it through square leg for a boundary!

6.22

Flatter and on middle, Devon Conway flicks it to square leg for a brace.

6.11

Slightly shorter, Martin Guptill knocks it to long off for one.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 6 overs : 30/1

D Conway0 (5)

M Guptill25 (22)

J Holder3-0-7-1

5.60

Slightly shorter and on off, Devon Conway cuts it to point. Dot.

5.50

Another dot as this is played towards mid on.

5.40

On a length and outside off, this is defended towards mid off.

5.31

Fuller again, this is flicked towards square leg for one.

5.20

Fuller and on middle, Martin Guptill knocks it towards the fielder at mid off.

5.10

On a length and on off, this is defended to point.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 5 overs : 29/1

D Conway0 (2)

M Guptill24 (19)

A Joseph1-0-7-0

4.60

Shorter and on off, Devon Conway fends it to point.

4.51

On a length and on off, Martin Guptill flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

4.44

FOUR! Slightly shorter and on leg, Martin Guptill uses the pace of the ball and flicks it through fine leg for a boundary.

4.32

A brace as this is flicked towards square leg.

4.21b

Outside off, left alone. They cross for a bye as the keeper fumbles to collect.

4.11lb

On a length and on leg, Martin Guptill looks to flick it but gets his pads towards square leg for a leg bye.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 4 overs : 20/1

F Allen3 (9)

M Guptill17 (15)

J Holder2-0-6-1

3.6W

OUT! LBW! On a length and on leg, Finn Allen looks to flick it but misses as the ball hits his pads. A loud appeal and the finger goes up. Finn Allen walks to his partner and they decide not to review it. West Indies have got the big fish! Devon Conway walks in now.

3.50

Fuller again, this is defended towards id on. Dot.

3.41

Fuller and on off, Martin Guptill knocks it to mid on. The fielder makes a good stop diving to his left. They cross.

3.30

Fuller and down the middle, Martin Guptill defends it back towards the bowler.

3.20

On off, this is defended towards the off side.

3.10

On a length and outside off, Martin Guptill slaps it. Nicholas Pooran at point makes an excellent diving stop to his left. Dot.

Runs Scored 10 Runs

Score after 3 overs : 19/0

M Guptill16 (11)

F Allen3 (7)

A Hosein1-0-10-0

2.61

Flatter and on middle, this is flicked towards mid-wicket for one.

2.54

FOUR! Fuller and on off, Martin Guptill hangs back and cuts it past third man for another boundary.

2.44

EDGED AND FOUR! Fuller and on off, Martin Guptill looks to block it but gets an outside edge. The fielder at slips doesn't react as the ball races the third man fence.

2.30

Fuller and on middle, blocked out.

2.21

On off again, Finn Allen looks to drive it but gets an inside edge. The ball bounces over the stumps and towards the keeper.

2.10

Slightly shorter and on off, defended to covers.

Akeal Hosein into the attack now.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 2 overs : 9/0

M Guptill7 (7)

F Allen2 (5)

J Holder1-0-5-0

1.60

Fuller again, this is defended to covers.

1.50

Fuller and on off, defended.

1.44

FOUR! On a length and outside off, Martin Guptill hangs back and slaps it past covers for a boundary.

1.31

On a length and outside off, Finn Allen defends it towards the off side for a quick single.

1.20

Slightly shorter and on off, Finn Allen slaps it towards the fielder at point.

1.10

An outswinger and on off, Finn Allen taps it towards the fielder at short third man.

Jason Holder to bowl from the other end.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 1 overs : 4/0

M Guptill3 (4)

F Allen1 (2)

K Mayers1-0-4-0

0.60

On off, defended out.

0.51

Fuller one and on middle, Finn Allen flicks it towards square leg and gets off the mark. Single.

0.40

Bowls it outside off, Finn Allen defends it towards the off side.

0.31

A single as this is driven towards the left of mid off.

0.20

Fuller and on off, this is defended towards mid off.

0.12

On a length and on off, Martin Guptill lofts it over point for a brace.

Commentary

We are back for the chase. The players are out in the middle. Martin Guptill and Finn Allen to open for the Kiwis. Kyle Mayers to bowl first.

... The Run Chase ...

Right then! The pitch got better in the end to bat and the slower balls are working well to make an impact for the bowlers. Still, this is a very tight contest and the team who plays the best will win the series. The T20I went the visitors' way, will it be the same for them? We will find out soon. Stay tuned for the chase.

Kyle Mayers is here for a quick word. He says that he feels lucky and he thinks he batted well. Adds that after losing early wickets in the last game they were more careful in this one and they started slowly in the first powerplay as the plan was to tackle Boult and Southee and they did good in the end. Says that he feels very happy after his century and he's glad the crowd enjoyed it. Finishes by saying that they need to do well with the ball and defend the score.

A bit frustrating outing from the Kiwi bowlers! They didn't break the stand early on and allowed the opposition to get away. Once they got their wickets, they then got the hammering from Nicholas Pooran. They took wickets at the other end but Pooran alone made a huge lot of difference to the score. The slower balls helped them mainly to keep under control but now have to chase a huge score.

What an innings it was from Pooran! An innings that helped West Indies end on a high. The start though was very slow from the hosts. They started slowly but Mayers took the charge soon later. Hope played second fiddle to him. The duo notched a 173 opening stand with Hope scoring a fifty and Mayers scoring a wonderful ton. They fell in quick succession but it was then Pooran's inning that helped them get past 290. Pooran was at his best after quite a few innings and this could potentially be a game-changing knock. Not to forget that little cameo from Alzarri Joseph that helped them get past 300.

An excellent batting performance from West Indies! A performance that was dearly needed by them and most importantly bat the full quota.

Runs Scored 15 Runs

Score after 50 overs : 301/8

A Joseph20 (6)

Y Cariah1 (1)

T Southee10-2-47-1

49.66

SIX!  Fuller and on middle, Joseph has lofted this high and handsomely over long on for a maximum. West Indies end their innings for 301/8.

49.52

Dropped! Fuller one and on off, slower too, Alzarri Joseph lofts it towards long on. The ball goes in the air. Michael Bracewell settles under it to take it and drops a dolly. They collect two.

49.42

Fuller one again, Alzarri Joseph lofts it towards long on for a brace.

49.34

FOUR! Fuller and on off, Alzarri Joseph miscues his flick towards third man for a boundary. Lucky boundary.

49.21

On a length and on leg, Akeal Hosein flicks it to square leg for one.

49.1W

OUT! LBW! This is on a length and on off, Akeal Hosein steps across, looks to go downtown but misses. The ball hits his thigh and the finger goes up. Akeal Hosein reviews it immediately. No bat there. Ball Tracking shows three reds and Akeal Hosein has to go.

Runs Scored 13 Runs

Score after 49 overs : 286/7

A Joseph6 (2)

A Hosein4 (4)

T Boult10-1-53-3

48.60

On a length and on off, Alzarri Joseph looks to play at it but misses and hits his glove.

48.56

SIX! Alzarri Joseph joins the party. This is fuller and on off, Alzarri Joseph lofts it over long on for a maximum of his first ball!

48.4W

OUT! CAUGHT! On a length and on off, Nicholas Pooran looks to slog sweep it but the ball hits the bottom part of his bat. It carries towards deep mid-wicket. Mitchell Santner settles under it and takes it comfortably. Nicholas Pooran's wonderful knock comes to an end.

48.36

SIX! Up and over! Fuller and on middle, Nicholas Pooran launches it over long on for a maximum! He moves to 91.

48.20

Slower and shorter, Nicholas Pooran looks to play at it but misses.

48.11

Shorter and on middle, Akeal Hosein pulls it to square leg for one.

Runs Scored 11 Runs

Score after 48 overs : 273/6

N Pooran85 (52)

A Hosein3 (3)

T Southee9-2-32-0

47.66

SIX! This one connects well. Fuller and on middle, Nicholas Pooran bangs it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.

47.54lb

FOUR LEG BYES! Bowls it down the leg side, Pooran looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and races towards fine leg. The fielder looks to stop it but connects the fence while stopping it.

47.40

Another play and a miss. This is on a length that nips in a bit, Pooran looks to flick it but misses. Another dot.

47.30

On a length and on middle, Nicholas Pooran looks to loft it but doesn't connect well. The ball bounces back on the surface.

47.20

Play and a miss. This is fuller and outside off, Nicholas Pooran looks to loft it but is too early for the shot and misses it.

47.11

On a length and on off, Akeal Hosein eases it to point and gets Pooran back on strike.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 47 overs : 262/6

A Hosein2 (2)

N Pooran79 (47)

T Boult9-1-40-2

46.61

Fuller one on middle, Akeal Hosein knocks it to long on for one.

46.51

Yorker and on middle, Nicholas Pooran taps it to point for one.

46.41

Shorter and slower on middle, Akeal Hosein pulls it to square leg for one.

Akeal Hosein walks in.

46.3W

OUT! TIMBER! On a length and on off, slower too, Jason Holder swings across the line. He misses it as the ball knocks over the off pole. Jason Holder walks out for one run.

46.20

On off, defended out.

46.11

Slightly shorter and on off, slower too, Nicholas Pooran mistimes his pull towards long on for one.

Runs Scored 15 Runs

Score after 46 overs : 258/5

N Pooran77 (45)

J Holder1 (2)

L Ferguson10-0-80-1

45.61

A single as this is driven towards covers.

45.51

Full toss and on off, Jason Holder plays it towards mid off and gets off the mark. Single.

45.40

Yorker and on middle, Jason Holder defends it back towards the bowler.

45.31

On a length and on off, played at point for one.

45.26

SIX! Powerful Pooran strikes again. This one is fuller, Nicholas Pooran lofts it over long off for another maximum!

45.16

SIX! Pooran is on fire. This is on a length and on middle, Nicholas Pooran pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.

Jason Holder is the new man in.

Runs Scored 11 Runs

Score after 45 overs : 243/5

K Carty4 (9)

N Pooran63 (41)

J Neesham4-0-30-1

44.6W

OUT! CAUGHT! This is fuller and on off, Keacy Carty drills it but doesn't get the power right. The ball goes in the air towards mid off. Trent Boult takes a brilliant catch in both hands diving to his right. Keacy Carty walks out for 4 runs.

44.51

Yorker and on off, Nicholas Pooran digs it towards covers for one.

44.44

FOUR! Fuller one on off, Nicholas Pooran drills it through extra covers for a boundary.

44.31

On a length and on off, Keacy Carty hits it but gets a bottom edge towards long on. They cross.

44.21

Fuller again, outside off, Pooran taps it to point for one.

44.14

FOUR! Fuller and outside off, Nicholas Pooran uses his feet and smashes it over extra covers for a one bounce boudary.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 44 overs : 232/4

K Carty3 (7)

N Pooran53 (37)

L Ferguson9-0-65-1

43.60

Fuller again, outside off, Keacy Carty looks to slap it but gets a bottom and towards the keeper.

43.51

This one lands fuller again, Pooran knocks it towards long on for one.

43.40

Another dot as this is played towards point.

43.30

Play and a miss. This is outside off, Pooran looks to drive it but misses.

43.20

Fuller and on off, defended.

43.16

SIX! Fuller and on middle, Nicholas Pooran uses the pace of the ball and helps it over fine leg for a maximum. Fifty up for Nicholas Pooran. His 11th ODI fifty and this is his fastest one!

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 43 overs : 225/4

K Carty3 (6)

N Pooran46 (32)

M Santner10-0-38-2

42.60

A dot to finish the over. Fuller one, this is defended towards point.

42.51

Fuller and on middle, Nicholas Pooran nudges it to mid-wicket. They cross.

42.41

Darts it on leg, Keacy Carty flicks it to backward square leg for one.

42.31

Another single as this is played towards backward square leg.

42.21

Goes outside off, Keacy Carty punches it to covers for one.

42.11

Slightly shorter and on middle, Nicholas Pooran gently flicks it to square leg for one.

Runs Scored 15 Runs

Score after 42 overs : 220/4

N Pooran43 (29)

K Carty1 (3)

M Bracewell6-0-43-0

41.61

Slightly shorter and on middle, Pooran flicks it to backward square leg for one.

41.50

Bowls it on middle, Pooran defends it back towards the bowler.

41.42

Fuller and outside off, Nicholas Pooran drives it to covers for a brace.

41.36

SIX! Nicholas Pooran has made his mind now. This is fuller, Nicholas Pooran uses his feet and lofts it over long off for another maximum.

41.20

Outside off this time, Nicholas Pooran defends it out.

41.16

SIX! Up and over! Slightly shorter, Nicholas Pooran dances down the track and lofts it over long on for a maximum!

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 41 overs : 205/4

N Pooran28 (23)

K Carty1 (3)

M Santner9-0-33-2

40.61

Touch fuller and on off, Nicholas Pooran helps it towards third man for one.

40.54

FOUR! Slightly shorter and on middle, Nicholas Pooran pulls it hard and towards square leg for a boundary!

40.42

On middle and fuller, Nicholas Pooran plays a paddle sweep towards fine leg for a brace.

40.30

Flatter and on middle, Nicholas Pooran defends it solidly.

40.21

Fuller again, Keacy Carty tucks it to short mid-wicket for one more.

40.11

Fuller and on off, flicked to mid-wicket for one.

Powerplay 3! Now, fives fielders are allowed outside the circle till the last over.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 40 overs : 196/4

K Carty0 (2)

N Pooran20 (18)

M Bracewell5-0-28-0

39.60

Shorter and on off, drifting in. Carty gets an inside edge to square leg.

39.51

On the pads, it is flicked to square leg for a single.

39.40

Flatter and on middle. Pooran defends.

39.30

Shorter again and Pooran pulls but finds mid-wicket.

39.20

On off, blocked out.

39.14

FOUR! Pooran is playing really well here! This is touch short, outside off and Pooran pulls it flat and hard to deep mid-wicket for four.

Spin from both ends as Michael Bracewell comes into the attack.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 39 overs : 191/4

K Carty0 (1)

N Pooran15 (13)

M Santner8-0-24-2

38.60

Fuller and around off, pushed to covers.

Keacy Carty is the new batter in.

38.5W

OUT! TAKEN! Another one bites the dust! This is an excellent comeback from the Kiwis! Santner slows it up on off, fuller and Brooks is tempted to have a big swing across but only manages a top edge to covers where Daryl Mitchell takes his second catch.

38.40

Full and on off, pushed back to the bowler.

38.30

Angles a full ball on middle. It is hit to mid-wicket.

38.21

Flatter ball, around off. Pooran paddles it to square leg for a single.

38.10

Around off. Pooran stays back to defend.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 38 overs : 190/3

S Brooks2 (5)

N Pooran14 (11)

L Ferguson8-0-58-1

37.60

Outside off. Brooks punches it to cover.

37.51

On a length and on off. Pooran looks to defend but inner edges it to square leg for a single.

37.40

Length ball, slower and on off. Pooran taps it to point and looks for a single but Brooks is not interested here.

37.36

SIX! Second by Pooran! On a length and around off, Pooran stays back and heaves it well over deep mid-wicket for a six.

37.20

Fuller and outside off. Pooran drives but straight to mid off.

37.11

Angling on the pads, flicked behind square leg for a single.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 37 overs : 182/3

N Pooran7 (7)

S Brooks1 (3)

M Santner7-0-23-1

36.60

On off. Blocked out.

36.50

Tossed up, outside off. Pooran gets behind the line to block it.

36.41

Shorter and outside off. Brooks plays it to point for a single.

36.30

On middle. Defended on the front foot.

36.20

Tossed up, outside off. Brroks looks to defend but gets an outside edge past first slip.

Shamarh Brooks walks in.

36.1W

OUT! TAKEN! An absolute blinder from Daryl Mitchell here! Tossed up, outside off. King tries to smash it away over covers but fails to get elevation and Daryl Mitchell there leaps and dives to his right to collect it from thin air.

Mitchell Santner is back into the attack.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 36 overs : 181/2

N Pooran7 (5)

B King1 (1)

L Ferguson7-0-50-1

35.66

SIX! ALL THE WAY! Shorter and on leg. Pooran pulls it late and all the way over fine leg for a biggie.

35.50

On off. Kept out.

35.41

Bowls it outside off, Brandon King guides it to point for one.

35.31

Slightly shorter again, Nicholas Pooran slaps it to point for one.

35.20

Slightly shorter and on middle, Nicholas Pooran fends it to short third man.

Drinks! New Zealand have got both the opener and will sense an opening here. Another couple of wickets could help them turn the fortunes. West Indies need to start from fresh and build a stand. Brandon King is the new man in.

35.1W

OUT! CAUGHT!  An excellent change in the bowling from Tom Latham as he brings Lockie Ferguson back in the attack. This one lands shorter and on middle, Kyle Mayers lofts it but the ball hits the upper part of his bat and goes towards mid off. Mitchell Santner runs to his right and takes it. A great innings from the southpaw and he gets a standing ovation from the team and the crowd.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 35 overs : 173/1

N Pooran0 (1)

K Mayers105 (109)

T Boult8-1-36-1

34.60

Fuller and on middle, blocked out.

Nicholas Pooran walks in at number 3.

34.5W

OUT! CAUGHT! New Zealand finally have a breakthrough. Shorter and on middle, Shai Hope looks to pull it but miscues it towards the man at deep. The ball carries towards mid-wicket and Lockie Ferguson pouches it easily. Good innings from him and a great opening stand gets broken here.

34.41

Fuller and on middle, this is played towards third man for one.

34.30

On off, defended out.

34.24

FOUR! Slightly shorter and on middle, Kyle Mayers pulls it to square leg for a boundary.

34.12

100 up for Kyle Mayers. Take a bow! This is on a length and on middle, this is flicked towards backward square leg for a brace. His second ODI century! What a knock this is from the opener.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 34 overs : 166/0

S Hope51 (99)

K Mayers98 (105)

T Southee8-2-25-0

33.60

Fuller again, around off, Shai Hope flicks it to mid-wicket. Dot.

33.50

Goes fuller and down the middle, Shai Hope defends it back towards the bowler.

33.41

A single as this is pulled towards mid-wicket.

33.36

SIX! On a length and oon middle, Kyle Mayers pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum. He moves to 97 now!

33.21

Length ball again, this is gently flicked towards mid-wicket for one.

33.10

On a length and on off, Shai Hope flicks it to mid-wicket. Dot.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 33 overs : 158/0

S Hope50 (95)

K Mayers91 (103)

T Boult7-1-29-0

32.61

Fifty up for Shai Hope. His 21st in ODI format. Fuller and on middle, Shai Hope flicks it to lond on for one.

32.51

Fuller and on off, Kyle Mayers drives it to mid off for one.

32.51wd

Wide! Bangs a bouncer on off, Kyle Mayers leaves it alone.

32.41

On a length and on middle, Shai Hope gently flicks it to square leg for one.

32.30

On off, defended.

32.21

On a length and on off, Kyle Mayers awkwardly punches it to mid on for one.

32.11

On a length and outside off, Shai Hope cuts it to third man for one.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 32 overs : 152/0

K Mayers89 (101)

S Hope47 (91)

T Southee7-2-17-0

31.60

This one lands outside off, Kyle Mayers dances down the track to play at it but misses.

31.50

A single as this is defended back towards the bowler.

31.40

On off and fuller in length, Kyle Mayers knocks it to the mid off fielder.

31.31

On a length and on off, Shai Hope cuts it to backward point for one.

31.21

Fuller again, on off, Kyle Mayers flicks it to square leg for one more.

31.11

Fuller and on off, Shai Hope flicks it to square leg for one.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 31 overs : 149/0

S Hope45 (89)

K Mayers88 (97)

T Boult6-1-23-0

30.61

A single as this is played towards point.

30.50

Fuller and on off, Shai Hope drives it but finds the fielder at covers.

30.41

On a length and on off, Kyle Mayers flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

30.41wd

Wide! This one is outside leg, Kyle Mayers leaves it alone again.

30.41wd

Wide! This one lands shorter and on off, Kyle Mayers leaves it alone.

30.32

Shorter and on middle, Kyle Mayers pulls it towards deep mid-wicket. The fielder makes a good stop before the fence. They collect two.

30.21

Fuller and on middle, this is flicked towards mid-wicket for one.

30.10

On a length and on off, Shai Hope looks to block it but gets a bottom edge as the ball bounces off the deck.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 30 overs : 142/0

K Mayers85 (95)

S Hope43 (85)

T Southee6-2-14-0

29.64

FOUR! Good shot! A fuller ball, outside off. Mayers smashes it over mid off for a boundary. New Zealand need to break this stand now!

Trent Boult is back into the attack.

29.61wd

Wide! Angles it down the leg side from around the wicket. Mayers misses his flick.

29.51

Fuller and around off. Hope drives it wide of covers and gets across for a quick single.

29.40

Around off on a length. Hope bunts it to mid-wicket.

29.32

On the pads, flicked behind square on the leg side for a couple of runs. A dive helps Hope to get back in.

29.20

On a length, around off. Hope hits it to covers.

29.10

On a length and on middle. Hope tucks it to mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 29 overs : 134/0

S Hope40 (80)

K Mayers81 (94)

M Santner6-0-22-0

28.61

Flatter and on off. Hope punches it through covers for one more.

28.50

On middle. Blocked out.

28.40

An arm ball, around middle. Kept out.

28.30

Very full and outside off. Hope drives it straight to covers.

28.21

Around off. Kyle hits it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

28.11

Slants a full ball on off, pushed to long off for a single.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 28 overs : 131/0

K Mayers80 (93)

S Hope38 (75)

L Ferguson6-0-42-0

27.60

Very full and on middle. Mayers looks to flick but gets a leading edge to point.

27.54

FOUR! That slipped out of the hand. A full toss, outside off. Mayers was taken to surprise as he throws his bat and gets a faint edge to third man for four.

27.40

Too full and on middle. Mayers digs it out but to mid on.

27.41wd

Wide! Shorter but going down. Mayers misses his pull.

27.30

A yorker on middle. Mayers drives it to covers.

27.20

This is full and outside off. Mayers tries to go downtown but hits inside the line.

27.14

FOUR! Short in length and outside off. Mayers slaps it through covers and bags another boundary.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 27 overs : 122/0

S Hope38 (75)

K Mayers72 (87)

M Santner5-0-19-0

26.60

Around off, pushed to covers.

26.54

FOUR! Welcome boundary! This one is quicker and on the pads. Hope helps it to fine leg. Neesham puts a desperate dive but fails to stop.

26.42

Shorter and outside off. Hope slaps it to sweeper cover for a brace.

26.31

Shorter and outside off. Mayers knocks it to deep point for a single.

26.20

Floated on off. Mayers punches it back to the bowler.

26.11

A loopy ball on off. Hope drills it to long on for a run.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 26 overs : 114/0

K Mayers71 (85)

S Hope31 (71)

L Ferguson5-0-33-0

25.60

Overpitched and outside off, driven to mid off now.

25.51

On middle, drilled down to long on for a single.

25.41

A full toss on the pads, flicked to deep mid-wicket for a run.

25.31

Outside off, guided to deep point for one.

25.20

Full and on middle. Hope pushes it back to Lockie Ferguson who sees Hope off-guard and has a shy but misses.

25.11

Tad short and outside off, it is punched to deep cover for a single.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 25 overs : 110/0

S Hope29 (68)

K Mayers69 (82)

M Santner4-0-11-0

24.60

An arm ball, quicker on leg. Hope wrists it to mid-wicket.

24.50

Fuller and on middle. Kept out.

24.41

On middle. Mayers skips down and turns it to deep mid-wicket for one.

24.30

This is full and on middle, angling in, Mayers looks to drive but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

24.20

A bit quicker on middle. Mayers blocks it.

24.11

Touch short and outside off, punched to sweeper cover for one.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 24 overs : 108/0

K Mayers68 (79)

S Hope28 (65)

J Neesham3-0-19-0

23.62

Fuller and outside off. Mayers lofts it over mid off. The outfield is slow and that gives the fielder a chance to stop. Two..

23.50

Good shot but for no run! Pitched up on middle. Mayers pushes it to mid on.

23.41

QUICK SINGLE! Full and on off. Hope eases it to mid on for a sharp single.

23.30

Length and on off, flicked to mid-wicket now.

23.21

Full and outside off. Mayers lofts it to deep cover for a single.

23.12

TWO RUNS! Good shot! Length and outside off. Mayers punches through covers, Martin Guptill runs to the left and dives to save a couple.

Drinks! A watchful start from the Windies but they have done superbly after that. Kyle Mayers is the man scoring most of the runs while Hope is playing the second fiddle. New Zealand need to break this stand quickly or else they will chase a pretty big score.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 23 overs : 102/0

S Hope27 (63)

K Mayers63 (75)

M Santner3-0-9-0

22.60

Flatter and angling around leg. Hope clears his front leg as he tries to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.

22.51

On middle, pulled to deep square leg for one.

22.40

Santner slows it down, this is full and around off, turning in. Mayers skips down as he tries to heave but misses and the ball hits his back pad before rolling away from the keeper. Half-a-chance.

22.32

Darted on the pads. Mayers tickles it to fine leg for a couple. 100 up for the Windies!

22.20

Spinning around middle, Kyle gets on the back foot and tucks it to mid-wicket.

22.10

Fuller and outside off. Mayers splices it to point.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 22 overs : 99/0

S Hope27 (62)

K Mayers60 (70)

J Neesham2-0-13-0

21.60

On middle, nudged to mid-wicket.

21.51

Shorter and outside off. Mayers ramps it to third man. The ball spun away near the fielder but Boult did well to collect it. One.

21.40

Around middle and leg, punched to mid on.

21.30

Fuller and outside off, driven nicely but straight to mid off.

21.20

Tight from Neesham! On middle. Mayers defends it out.

21.21wd

Wide! Full and down the leg side. Mayers misses his flick. A wide is given.

21.10

Neesham bangs a bouncer, outside off. Mayers looks to pull but misses.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 21 overs : 97/0

S Hope27 (61)

K Mayers59 (65)

M Santner2-0-6-0

20.60

An arm ball on middle. Hope gets behind the line to block it.

20.51

Darted on the pads, flicked to mid-wicket for a single.

20.40

On middle. Blocked out.

20.43wd

Three wides! Too much spin this time! Spinning down the leg side. Mayers misses his pull. It rolls past fine leg and the fielder, Tim Southee does well to slide near the ropes. Two runs.

20.30

Slower one around off, pushed back to the bowler.

20.20

On the pads, tucked straight to mid-wicket.

20.11

Tossed up, outside off, pushed to sweeper cover for a single.

Runs Scored 11 Runs

Score after 20 overs : 92/0

K Mayers58 (61)

S Hope26 (59)

J Neesham1-0-11-0

19.60

Goes fuller and on off, Kyle Mayers defends it away.

19.54

FOUR! Slightly shorter and on middle, Kyle Mayers pulls it through deep mid-wicket for a boundary!

19.41

On off, Shai Hope taps it to point for one.

19.31

Fuller and on off, Kyle Mayers guides it to point for one.

19.24

FOUR! On a length and outside off, Kyle Mayers looks to slap it but gets an outside edge. The ball races away the third man fence for a boundary. This brings fifty up for Kyle Mayers. A watchful knock from him so far.

19.11

On a length and outside off, Shai Hope eases it to point for one.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 19 overs : 81/0

K Mayers49 (57)

S Hope24 (57)

M Santner1-0-1-0

18.60

This one lands outside off, Kyle Mayers taps it towards the fielder at point. A dot to end the over.

18.50

Fuller and on off, Kyle Mayers eases it back towards the bowler.

18.41

A single as this is driven towards covers.

18.30

Fuller and on middle, defended to mid on.

18.20

Outside off, left alone.

18.14b

FOUR BYES! Slightly shorter and on middle, Shai Hope looks to block it but misses. The keeper misses it as well as it races the long stop fence. Lucky boundary.

Mitchell Santner comes into the attack.

Runs Scored 11 Runs

Score after 18 overs : 76/0

K Mayers49 (55)

S Hope23 (53)

L Ferguson4-0-29-0

17.66

SIX! Slightly shorter and on middle, Kyle Mayers pulls it hard and over deep mid-wicket for a maximum. That was a flat six!

17.50

Fuller one and on off, Kyle Mayers defends it back towards the bowler.

17.44

FOUR! On a length and on middle, Kyle Mayers drills it down the ground for a boundary! Quality shot!

17.31

Fuller again, outside off, Hope taps it to deep point for one.

17.20

Fuller one on middle, defended.

17.10

This one lands outside leg, Shai Hope looks to flick it but the ball brushed his thigh on its way to the keeper.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 17 overs : 65/0

K Mayers39 (52)

S Hope22 (50)

M Bracewell4-0-23-0

16.60

Bowls it outside off this time, Kyle Mayers drives it but finds the fielder at covers.

16.50

Fuller and on off, this is defended back.

16.40

On middle, blocked out.

16.36

SIX! Excellent shot! Slightly shorter and on off, Kyle Mayers hangs back and lofts it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.

16.20

On off, this is defended out.

16.11

Flatter and on off, Hope eases it to off side for one.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 16 overs : 58/0

S Hope21 (49)

K Mayers33 (47)

L Ferguson3-0-18-0

15.61

Fuller and outside off, Shai Hope cuts it to point. The fielder makes a good diving stop to his left but fumbles a bit. The batters cross for a single.

15.51

Goes fuller and on off, Kyle Mayers drives it to mid off for one.

15.40

Bangs a shorter one on middle, Kyle Mayers ducks underneath it.

15.30

Touch fuller and down the middle, this is flicked towards mid on. Dot.

15.20

Play and a miss. This one is on a length and outside off, Kyle Mayers looks to play at it but misses.

15.10

Bangs a shorter one and outside off, Kyle Mayers looks to play at it but misses.

Runs Scored 11 Runs

Score after 15 overs : 56/0

S Hope20 (48)

K Mayers32 (42)

M Bracewell3-0-16-0

14.66

SIX! Up and over! This one lands fuller and on off, Shai Hope gets on his knee and lofts it over long on and into the stands for a maximum!

14.51

Slightly shorter and on off, Kyle Mayers cuts it to point for one.

14.40

Fuller and on off this time, this is defended back.

14.30

Bowls it outside off this time, Kyle Mayers looks to play at it but gets his pads.

14.20

On middle with some turn, Kyle Mayers eases it back towards the bowler.

14.14

FOUR! Slightly shorter and outside off, Kyle Mayers cuts it through backward point for a boundary!

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 14 overs : 45/0

S Hope14 (47)

K Mayers27 (37)

L Ferguson2-0-16-0

13.60

Fuller ball, outside off. Hope knocks it to covers.

13.50

Around off, fuller and it is driven to mid off.

13.40

BEAUTY! A length ball, around off and it holds its line. Hope tries to defend inside the line of the ball and misses. The ball was very close to hit the off pole. Lockie Ferguson need to bowl this line.

13.31

Around off, pulled to deep square leg for a single.

13.24

FOUR! Two in a row! Similar shot from Mayers! Short in length and outside off. Mayers guides it through point for a boundary.

13.14

FOUR! Placement! Short of a length and outside off. Mayers stays back and punches it through covers for a boundary. Played really well there.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 13 overs : 36/0

K Mayers18 (34)

S Hope14 (44)

M Bracewell2-0-5-0

12.61

Slightly short and outside off. Mayers punches it to deep point for a single.

12.50

On off, kept out.

12.41

Shorter and on middle. Hope flicks off the back foot to square leg for a single.

12.30

Fuller ball on off, pushed back to the bowler.

12.20

Tossed up, outside off, spinning in. Hope keeps it out.

12.11

Tossed up on off, punched through covers for a single.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 12 overs : 33/0

K Mayers16 (31)

S Hope13 (41)

L Ferguson1-0-7-0

11.61

Outside off again, Kyle Mayers eases it to point for one.

11.51

Outside off this time, this is played towards third man for one.

11.41

Fuller again, around off, Kyle Mayers flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

11.30

Fuller and on off, blocked out.

11.24

FOUR! On a length and outside off, Kyle Mayers caresses it to backward point. The fielder makes a good effort to stop it but his leg was on the fence when he stopped the ball. Boundary!

11.10

Starts with a fuller and down the middle, this is defended to point.

Change. Lockie Ferguson to bowl now.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 11 overs : 26/0

S Hope12 (40)

K Mayers10 (26)

M Bracewell1-0-2-0

10.60

Fuller and on middle, Hope blocks it out solidly.

10.50

Fuller one around middle and leg, Kyle Mayers defends it back towards the bowler.

10.41

Bowls it slightly shorter and on middle, Kyle Mayers punches it to covers for one.

10.30

Outside off this time, Kyle Mayers eases it towards the point fielder.

10.20

On middle this time and fuller in length, defended.

10.11

Starts with a flatter one outside off, Shai Hope eases it to short third man for one.

Powerplay 2! Now, 4 fielders are allowed outside the inner circle till the 40th over. Also, Michael Bracewell to bowl now.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 10 overs : 24/0

K Mayers9 (23)

S Hope11 (37)

T Southee5-2-6-0

9.64

FOUR! Slightly shorter and on middle, Kyle Mayers heaves it towards long on for a one bounce boundary. Good shot!

9.50

Fuller one this time, outside off, this is driven towards the fielder at covers. Five dots now.

9.40

On a length and outside off, Kyle Mayers cuts it towards the point fielder.

9.30

Another dot as this is defended towards the mid off fielder.

9.20

Fuller and on off, this is defended out solidly.

9.10

On a length and outside off, left alone by Kyle Mayers.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 9 overs : 20/0

S Hope11 (37)

K Mayers5 (17)

T Boult5-1-16-0

8.60

Outside off this time, Hope guides it towards mid off. A dot to finish the over.

8.53

On a length and on off, Kyle Mayers slaps it between covers and mid off. The fielder chases it a long way. They collect three runs.

8.40

Bowls it slightly shorter and down the middle, Kyle Mayers fends it back towards the bowler.

8.30

Fuller again, outside off, Kyle Mayers eases it to covers.

8.20

Fuller and down the middle, blocked out.

8.10

On a length and on off, this is defended again towards the leg side.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 8 overs : 17/0

S Hope11 (36)

K Mayers2 (12)

T Southee4-2-2-0

7.60

On a length and on off, Shai Hope defends it towards the leg side. A maiden from Tim Southee.

7.50

Slightly shorter and on middle, Shai Hope flicks it towards the point fielder. Fives dots now.

7.40

On a length and outside off swinging it away, Shai Hope leaves it alone.

7.30

Another dot ball as this is played towards the point fielder.

7.20

Good length and down the middle, Hope defends it out well.

7.10

Slightly shorter and on off, Shai Hope slaps it but finds the fielder at covers.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 7 overs : 17/0

K Mayers2 (12)

S Hope11 (30)

T Boult4-1-13-0

6.60

Goes fuller again, around off, Kyle Mayers knocks it to the mid off fielder.

6.50

Fuller one this time, Kyle Mayers eases it to point. Dot.

6.41

Bowls it on a length and on middle, Shai Hope gently flicks it to square leg for one.

We are all set to resume. The players are out in the middle. Kyle Mayers and Shai Hope to resume the batting. Trent Boult to continue his over.

Update - 12.29 am IST (6.59 pm GMT on the previous day) - We have good news. The covers are coming off as the rain has stopped completely. The match will resume at 12.40 am IST (7.10 pm GMT on the previous day).

Update - 12.19 am IST (6.49 pm GMT on the previous day) - The drizzle is still on here at Barbados but you folks can switch the tabs and watch out The Hundred between Manchester Originals and Northern Superchargers. Manchester Originals are 122/2 halfway through the game and Northern Superchargers will have to chase down a huge total out there if don't take quick wickets.

Update - 11.56 pm IST (6.26 pm GMT) - The rain has arrived. The conditions were a bit overcast and it became very dark in the last moment or so. It has started to drizzle now and the covers are coming on. The whole ground is not covered so that means the groundstaff are expecting it to pass away. Let's hope it is a short break. Stay tuned for further updates.

6.30

Length ball outside off, Shai Hope shoulders arms at it.

6.20

On a length and outside off, Hope leaves it alone.

6.10

Fuller and outside leg, Shai Hope hits is back towards the bowler.

6.11wd

Wide! This one lands outside leg, Shai Hope looks to pull it but misses.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 6 overs : 15/0

S Hope10 (26)

K Mayers2 (10)

T Southee3-1-2-0

5.61

Fuller one this time, Shai Hope looks to defend it but gets an outside edge as the ball rolls towards third man. They collect one.

5.50

On a length and down the middle, Shai Hope defends it back towards the bowler.

5.40

Length ball outside off, left alone by Shai Hope.

5.30

On a length and outside off, Shai Hope drives it. The fielder at short covers makes a good stop. Another dot.

5.20

An outswinger outside off, Shai Hope shoulders arms at it.

5.10

Slightly shorter and on middle, Shai Hope blocks it towards mid on. Dot.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 5 overs : 14/0

K Mayers2 (10)

S Hope9 (20)

T Boult3-1-11-0

4.60

On a length and on middle, Kyle Mayers defends it back towards the bowler.

4.51

On a length and on off, Shai Hope flicks it to short mid-wicket for a quick single.

4.40

Fuller and on middle, defended out.

4.34

FOUR! Fuller and on middle, Shai Hope knocks it down the ground. The fielder chases it but can only escort it to the fence. Boundary!

4.20

Slightly shorter, outside off, Shai Hope looks to play at it but misses.

4.21wd

Wide! This one lands outside leg, Shai Hope looks to flick it but misses.

4.11

Fuller and on off, Kyle Mayers eases it to point. A fumble from the fielder allows the batters to cross.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 4 overs : 7/0

S Hope4 (16)

K Mayers1 (8)

T Southee2-1-1-0

3.60

Play and a miss. Shorter and outside off, Shai Hope looks for an uppercut but misses. Just a single from the over.

3.50

Another outswinger and outside off, Shai Hope lets it go. Four dots in a row now.

3.40

This one lands on a length and on off, Shai Hope defends it to covers.

3.30

Bowls it outside off again, Shai Hope lets this one go as well.

3.20

An outswinger outside off, slightly shorter, left alone.

3.11

Touch fuller this time, on off, Kyle Mayers flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 3 overs : 6/0

S Hope4 (11)

K Mayers0 (7)

T Boult2-1-4-0

2.60

Delivers it on a length again, Shai Hope flicks it but finds the fielder at square leg.

2.50

On a length and down the middle, Shai Hope blocks it away.

2.41lb

On a length and on middle, Kyle Mayers flicks it but gets his thigh and towards backward square leg for a leg bye.

2.30

Serves it on a length and down the middle, Kyle Mayers defends it again towards short mid-wicket.

2.20

Goes fuller this time, quicker too, Kyle Mayers blocks it towards short covers.

2.10

Slightly shorter, around off, defended to short covers.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 2 overs : 5/0

S Hope4 (9)

K Mayers0 (3)

T Southee1-1-0-0

1.60

Tim Southee starts with a maiden. On a length and on off, Shai Hope defends it solidly.

1.50

This one lands outside off and nips back in, Shai Hope looks to defend it but misses. Good delivery.

1.40

On a length and on off, Shai Hope eases it to point. Four dots in a row now.

1.30

This is on a length and outside off swinging it away, Shai Hope leaves it alone.

1.20

A dot as this is defended towards point again.

1.10

Southee starts with a length ball outside off, Shai Hope defends it to point.

Tim Southee to bowl from the other end.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 1 overs : 5/0

K Mayers0 (3)

S Hope4 (3)

T Boult1-0-4-0

0.60

On a length and down the middle, Kyle Mayers looks to drive it but gets an inside edge towards the keeper. A dot to finish the over.

0.50

This one is outside off as well, Kyle Mayers leaves it alone.

0.40

On a length and outside off, left alone by Kyle Mayers.

0.31lb

Fuller and on leg, Shai Hope looks to tuck it but gets his pads and towards the leg side. They cross for a leg bye.

0.20

Bowls it on off, Shai Hope drives but finds the fielder at covers.

0.14

FOUR! Shai Hope gets off the mark with a boundary! This one lands fuller and on leg, Hope gives it a fine tickle as the ball races away the fine leg fence.

We are all set for the action. The players are out in the middle. Shai Hope and Kyle Mayers are the openers for West Indies. Trent Boult to start with the ball. Before the start, the Windies players will take the knee in support of the 'BLM' movement.

Pitch Report - Samuel Badree thinks there will be a bit of rain. Adds it is a new pitch but looks similar to the other games. Tells there is a grass cover, the bowlers will have more bounce. Shares the new ball bowlers will enjoy but the batters will have runs on offer as well.

Kevin Sinclair is up for a chat. He says that he is happy to get this opportunity. Adds that the skipper gives him a lot of confidence as he lets him know what the team requires from him. Tells that he just tries to be patient and work on his basics. Shares that they just need to focus on their game and do the basics right.

Nicholas Pooran says that they wanted to bowl but they will try and put good pressure with the bat first and do their best. Further says that this is an important game and they will hope to win the series. Finally says that they will play with the same team.

Tom Latham the skipper of New Zealand says that they will bowl first as it's a fresh wicket. Further says that they can put the ball to work well and bat afterward. Says that it was worrying about how the last order of West Indies performed well the other day and Finn Allen was great. Mentions that will hope to put good performance with the ball. Finally says about Kane Williamson's injury and Ferguson is in for Phillips.

New Zealand (Playing XI) - Martin Guptill, Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Tom Latham (C/WK), Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson (In for Glenn Phillips), Trent Boult.

West Indies (Unchanged Playing XI) - Shai Hope (WK), Kyle Mayers, Shamarh Brooks, Brandon King, Keacy Carty, Nicholas Pooran (C), Jason Holder, Yannic Cariah, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Kevin Sinclair.

TOSS - New Zealand have won the toss and elected to BOWL first.

New Zealand's top order fumbled a bit as well but Finn Allen was the star with the bat who scored 96 runs as the visitors reached a par total of 212 runs. The pace duo of Trent Boult and Tim Southee ran through the opposition's lineup to claim 7 wickets. They would hope to win this series on Caribbean soil.  Whose side are you on? Toss and team news are around the corner.