Mitchell Santner’s New Zealand faces Shai Hope’s West Indies in the fourth T20I at Saxton Oval, Nelson. The series has been dramatic, with every game decided in the final over.
Batting first, New Zealand set a target of 177, finishing at 177–9. The West Indies looked in trouble at 88–8 in the 13th over, but lower-order batsmen fought back.
Romario Shepherd scored 49 from 34 balls, and Shamar Springer contributed 39 off 20.
Their partnership pushed the West Indies to the final over, needing 14 runs with one wicket remaining. Kyle Jamieson bowled a composed over, giving away only two runs from the first four balls and dismissing Shepherd with the fifth, sealing New Zealand’s victory.
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New Zealand holds a 2–1 series lead after thrilling final-over finishes, with both teams showing remarkable resilience under pressure.