New Zealand vs West Indies 3rd T20I Live Score: Romario Shepherd's 49 goes in vain as West Indies fall short by 9 runs

New Zealand vs West Indies 3rd T20I Live Score

Chasing a target of 178, West Indies struggled early, losing seven wickets and falling behind in the game. New Zealand posted a total of 177/9 in their 20 overs, thanks to strong performances from Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell.

New Zealand Innings Highlights

Devon Conway scored a solid 56 runs.
Daryl Mitchell contributed with 41 runs.
West Indies bowlers, Jason Holder and Matthew Forde, took two wickets each.
The total of 177 was below the potential 200-run mark due to a late bowling resurgence by West Indies.

West Indies Chase and Collapse

West Indies fell short by nine runs, being all out for 168. Romario Shepherd’s valiant 49 went in vain after he was caught by Daryl Mitchell.

Jacob Duffy bowls right in the slot only for Romario Shepherd to heave it over the bowler's head.

Romario Shepherd managed boundaries, including a four towards the third-man boundary, but New Zealand eventually broke the partnership.

Shamar Springer showed resistance in the lower order, putting pressure on New Zealand with aggressive hitting:

Hit Jimmy Neesham for a four and a six in the first two balls of the 18th over.
Smashed a six on the final ball of the same over.
Ultimately caught by Jacob Duffy with a low catch.

The five-match series is currently tied 1-1 after this third T20I played at Saxton Oval, Nelson.

Summary

New Zealand’s initial strong batting, coupled with tight bowling in the death overs, was decisive in their narrow 9-run win over West Indies in the tightly contested third T20I.

mint — 2025-11-09