New Zealand secured a six-wicket victory over the West Indies in the third ODI at Guyana’s Providence Stadium, claiming a 2-1 lead in the five-match series on Thursday.
Batting first, the West Indies collapsed from 67-1 to 140 all out, mirroring their dramatic slide from the second match. The hosts suffered an early setback when opener John Campbell retired hurt with a torn hamstring at 25-0. Keacy Carty top-scored with a fighting 48 from 77 balls, but after his dismissal at 121-4, the final five wickets fell for just 19 runs as Campbell was unable to return. New Zealand’s spinners dominated on the turning pitch, led by Player of the Match Jayden Lennox, who took 4-52. He was well supported by Mitchell Santner (2-15) and Michael Bracewell (2-33).
Chasing a modest target of 141, New Zealand paced their innings cautiously to finish at 141-4 in the 40th over. West Indies left-arm wrist spinner Vitel Lawes threatened with three early wickets, but the target proved too small to sustain the pressure. Openers Henry Nicholls (24) and Will Young (23) provided a steady start, and Daryl Mitchell contributed 28. Ultimately, Tom Latham (31*) and Dean Foxcroft (22*) guided the visitors home with an unbeaten 52-run partnership.
The series now moves to Bridgetown, Barbados, where the fourth ODI will be played on Sunday.
Summarised scores
WEST INDIES 140 in 37.1 overs (Keacy Carty 48, Shimron Hetmyer 26, Ackeem Auguste 26, John Campbell retired hurt 6; Jayden Lennox 4-52, Mitchell Santner 2-15, Michael Bracewell 2-33).
NEW ZEALAND 141-4 in 39.3 overs (Tom Latham, 31 not out, Daryl Mitchell 28, Henry Nicholls 24, Dean Foxcroft 22 not out; Vitel Lawes 3-39).
Result: New Zealand won by six wickets to lead the five-match series 2-1.
Player-of-the-Match: Jayden Lennox.
Umpires: Alex Wharf, Deighton Butler
TV Umpire: Ahsan Raza
Reserve Umpire: Zahid Bassarath.
Match Referee: Javagal Srinath
