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New Zealand and West Indies arrive in Mount Maunganui with the series finely poised at 1–0, but the narrative feels richer than that bare scoreline suggests. The hosts could easily have been chasing a whitewash after bossing large chunks of the first Test in Christchurch, only to be denied by an epic rearguard as Justin Greaves’ unbeaten double hundred and …

The third Test at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, looms as the series decider between New Zealand and West Indies, with the hosts holding a 1-0 lead after a gritty draw in the opener and a commanding nine-wicket triumph in the second Test at Wellington. New Zealand’s makeshift attack, led by Jacob Duffy‘s match-winning 5/38, dismantled West Indies for 128 in …

New Zealand have announced their squad for the third and final Test against West Indies, with two experienced campaigners making timely returns. The duo’s inclusion adds depth and balance to the side as the Black Caps look to clinch the series at home after taking a 1-0 lead. The decider will be played from December 18 at the Bay Oval …

New Zealand surged to third in WTC 2025-27 standings after dominating West Indies in second Test. The Black Caps’ nine-wicket victory at Wellington’s Basin Reserve propelled them past India and Pakistan, tying Sri Lanka at 66.67% points percentage.​ New Zealand’s dominance seal an unassailable lead over West Indies New Zealand claimed a commanding 1-0 lead in the three-match series against …

New Zealand produced a commanding performance to dismantle West Indies by nine wickets in the second Test at Wellington, storming to a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. On a surface that consistently tested batters, the hosts displayed superior discipline with both bat and ball, ensuring the match was completed well before the scheduled fifth day. Despite losing Blair Tickner …

Day 2 of the second Test between New Zealand and the West Indies saw a mixed bag of performances. After being dismissed for just 205 on Day 1, the West Indies were in a precarious position, trailing by 73 runs. On Day 2, New Zealand’s bowlers kept the pressure on, and the visitors faced another challenging period in their second …

New Zealand and West Indies head into the second Test at Basin Reserve, Wellington, with the series finely poised at 0-0 after one of the great fourth-innings fightbacks in modern Test cricket. The visitors, powered by Justin Greaves’ unbeaten 202 and Kemar Roach’s gritty 58 not out, produced a stunning rearguard to deny New Zealand victory in Christchurch, forcing a …

New Zealand face West Indies in the decisive second Test at Basin Reserve in Wellington, with the series level at 0-0 after a gritty draw in Christchurch where Justin Greaves‘ unbeaten 202 anchored the visitors’ rearguard. Tom Latham‘s Black Caps, hit by injuries to Matt Henry, Nathan Smith, and Mitchell Santner, bring back Glenn Phillips while relying on Kane Williamson‘s …

The dust has barely settled on the thrilling, draw-saving performance by the West Indies in the first Test, but New Zealand have already been forced to make significant and immediate adjustments. Heading into the second Test at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, the Blackcaps’ bowling cartel and wicketkeeping unit are grappling with multiple injuries, leading to the call-up of two …

The first Test between New Zealand and the West Indies at Hagley Oval in Christchurch ended in a historic draw, with West Indies successfully saving the match despite chasing down a colossal target of 531. West Indies were on the brink of defeat after being bowled out for just 167 in their first innings and reduced to 72/4 in the …