Follow UsNew Zealand completed a dominant 3-0 series whitewash over the West Indies in the three-match ODI series on home soil. The final game saw the hosts secure a four-wicket victory and further extend their record of unbeaten home series.
The West Indies were dismissed for just 161, with their batting lineup repeatedly undone by disciplined pace bowling that offered little respite. In response, New Zealand navigated an early hiccup in their chase but were steadied by a match-winning partnership between Mark Chapman (64) and Michael Bracewell (unbeaten 40) that carried them home with several overs in hand.
While West Indies showed flashes of resilience, particularly in lower-order partnerships, their inability to build sustained momentum or withstand New Zealand’s disciplined bowling proved costly.
Fast bowler Matt Henry led from the front in the final match, claiming four wickets for 43 runs, while fellow quicks Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy and Zak Foulkes shared the other wickets. Their combined effort stifled the visitors through early breakthroughs and consistent pressure.
New Zealand’s victory not only clinched the series but also extended their streak of winning home series to 11, a record surpassed only by South Africa globally. Since 2020, the hosts have lost only two ODIs on home soil, underscoring their strength when playing at home.