Duffy and Sodhi Lead New Zealand to Victory Over West Indies in 3rd T20I
Jacob Duffy and Ish Sodhi's strong bowling helped New Zealand claim a nine-run win against the West Indies in the third T20 International, securing a 2-1 lead in the five-match series at Saxton Oval on Sunday.
Match Summary
New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first, scoring 177 for 9, their lowest T20I total at this ground. The West Indies struggled to chase the target.
Bowling Highlights
- Jacob Duffy and Ish Sodhi were the key bowlers for New Zealand, delivering effective spells to restrict the West Indies.
- For the West Indies, Matthew Forde stood out with bowling figures of 2-20.
- Jason Holder and Shamar Springer also performed well, taking 2-31 and 1-36 respectively in the late stages of the innings.
"Jacob Duffy and Ish Sodhi’s impressive bowling performance helped New Zealand secure a nine-run victory over the West Indies."
The win puts New Zealand ahead 2-1 in the series as the competition moves forward.
Author's summary: Strong bowling by Duffy and Sodhi guided New Zealand to a narrow win over the West Indies, earning a 2-1 lead in the T20I series at Saxton Oval.