New Zealand won the match by 8 wickets

New Zealand won the match by 8 wickets and 26 ball left

New Zealand won by 8 wickets, chasing a target of 141

West Indies Batting (1st Innings – 140 All Out)

Blackcaps Seal Series with Commanding 8-Wicket Win

Dunedin, November 13, 2025 – New Zealand delivered a masterclass in professional T20 cricket today, clinically dismantling the West Indies by eight wickets to secure a decisive 3-1 victory in the five-match T20I series at University Oval.

The Blackcaps’ victory was built on a scintillating bowling display led by seamer Jacob Duffy, who claimed the Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards for his sensational performance. The comprehensive chase, completed with 26 balls to spare, highlighted the gulf in execution between the two sides in this final, crucial encounter.

Duffy’s Early Devastation

Opting to field first on a pitch offering assistance to the quicks, New Zealand’s bowlers—particularly Duffy—were ruthless in the powerplay. Duffy struck an almost immediate, crippling blow, tearing through the West Indies’ top order with three crucial wickets in his second over. The pace bowler’s spell of 4-35 helped reduce the tourists to a staggering 21/4, effectively ending the contest before it had truly begun.

Only a spirited counter-attack from the lower middle-order, spearheaded by Roston Chase (38) and a powerful cameo from Romario Shepherd (36 off 22), allowed the West Indies to crawl to a modest total of 140 before being bowled out in 18.4 overs. While the lower-order resistance was a positive for Captain Shai Hope, it was not nearly enough to challenge the in-form New Zealand batting line-up.

Clinical Chase by the Blackcaps’ Openers

Chasing a sub-par total, New Zealand’s openers, Devon Conway and Tim Robinson, ensured there would be no late drama. The pair forged a rapid 69-run partnership, blending textbook stroke play with aggressive intent.

Robinson was the aggressor, blitzing 45 runs off just 24 deliveries, striking at an impressive rate of 187.50 before his dismissal. His explosive start took all the pressure out of the chase and set the platform for the victory. Conway then seamlessly transitioned into the anchor role, guiding the innings with an unbeaten 47 runs off 42 balls. Alongside brief but impactful contributions from Rachin Ravindra (21) and Mark Chapman (21*), Conway steered the Blackcaps across the finish line with ease in the 16th over.

Series Takeaways

The result seals a highly competitive series, which saw three of the first four matches go down to the wire (the fourth was washed out). However, today’s performance was an emphatic statement from New Zealand, showcasing their bowling depth and the form of their top-order batsmen.

Captain Mitchell Santner rightly praised his bowlers, especially Duffy, noting, “Wickets in the Powerplay were crucial for us in this series.” The victory gives the Blackcaps significant momentum as both teams now shift their focus to the upcoming three-match One-Day International (ODI) series. For the West Indies, the loss underscores the need for greater consistency from their top-order batters in the shorter format.

match update

• New Zealand Cricket

• West Indies (Assuming this was the opponent)

• T20I Series

• 8 Wicket Victory

• Scorecard

• Devon Conway (Top scorer/anchor)

• Tim Robinson (Aggressive batsman)

• Jacob Duffy (Key bowler/Man of the Match)

• Cricket Highlights

• Match Result