Duffy and Sodhi Lead New Zealand to Thrilling T20I Win
Jacob Duffy and Ish Sodhi's strong bowling helped New Zealand clinch a nine-run victory over the West Indies in the third T20 International, giving New Zealand a 2-1 lead in the five-match series at Saxton Oval on Sunday.
New Zealand Bat First
Opting to bat first, New Zealand posted a modest total of 177/9, their lowest T20I score at this venue.
West Indies Bowling Efforts
- Matthew Forde stood out with bowling figures of 2-20.
- Jason Holder contributed with 2-31.
- Shamar Springer impressed in the final overs with 1-36.
"Jacob Duffy and Ish Sodhi’s impressive bowling performance helped New Zealand secure a nine-run victory over the West Indies in the third T20I, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series here at Saxton Oval on Sunday."
New Zealand's disciplined bowling and key performances from Duffy and Sodhi made the difference in a closely contested match.
Series Context
This win places New Zealand ahead in the series, with two matches remaining.
Match Venue and Date
The match took place at Saxton Oval on November 9, 2025.
Author's summary: Duffy and Sodhi's bowling brilliance secured a narrow win for New Zealand, putting them ahead 2-1 against West Indies in the T20 series at Saxton Oval.