Kyle Jamieson bowled an outstanding last over to seal a nine-run win for New Zealand over the West Indies on Sunday within the third T20I on the Saxton Oval.
New Zealand lead the five-match sequence 2-1 after they gained the second encounter and the West Indies gained the primary T20I.
After successful the toss and electing to bat in Nelson, the hosts posted 177-9 with opener Devon Conway (56) hitting a half-century and Daryl Mitchell including 41, however they suffered a late batting stoop, dropping six wickets for 31 runs within the final 5 overs.
Matthew Forde (2-20) and Jason Holder (2-31) had been the decide of the bowlers for the West Indies, taking two wickets apiece.
New Zealand appeared to be heading for a cushty victory when the West Indies slumped to 88-8 within the thirteenth over earlier than finally being bowled out for 168.
Romario Shepherd scored 49 from 34 balls and Shamar Springer hit 39 because the West Indies rallied to succeed in the final over needing 12 runs to win with one wicket in hand and Shepherd and Akeal Hosein on the crease (1no).
Tempo bowler Jamieson (1-35) conceded two runs from the primary 4 balls after which had Shepherd caught at long-off off the penultimate ball of the match.
West Indies’ brittle high order was uncovered as soon as once more because the vacationers fell to 47-2 on the finish of the powerplay after which misplaced six wickets for 35 runs by way of the center orders.
The fourth T20I takes place on Monday, November 10, with the West Indies hoping to stage the sequence and take it to a decider.
