NZ VS WI - 3rd T20I, West Indies tour of New Zealand, 2025

Mitch Santner | New Zealand captain: Bit scratchy but happy with the win. The pleasing thing is different guys stepping up at different times. It's always a challenge when you are up against a side that bats so deep. We should have got 190. But the way the guys started and Ish in the middle - it was nice to watch. (on Jamieson) KJ has done it twice in a row. This should help for we could be in a similar position in the T20 World Cup and he might have to do it again. The problem is if he is so good doing this, then he might have to keep doing it.

Shai Hope | West Indies captain: If you take it to the last over, you are always in the contest but unfortunately we couldn't finish it off. (on Springer) He's known as a death-over specialist. He's known to come in and restrict the opposition with the ball, happy that he could fire with the bat along with Romario.

Ish Sodhi | Player of the Match: It’s been nice to come in and contribute over the last couple of games. It’s always special playing here at Saxton Oval - the wicket’s probably a bit drier than what we’re used to in New Zealand, so there’s definitely a bit there for the spinners. You could see that today with us bowling ten overs of spin. (working on lately) I think it’s just about rhythm. You bowl ten-over spells in the Ford Trophy, get into that groove. In T20s here in New Zealand, especially early in the season, you can sometimes go two or three weeks without bowling in a game. So, getting that consistency in my run-up and release has been really helpful - that’s something I’ll keep building on. (another thriller) Absolutely. The heart rate’s been up there! The crowd’s been amazing, and the West Indies have such power in that lower-middle order. It’s been great entertainment all series. Nice to be on the winning side today, and hopefully we can do something similar tomorrow.

16:51 Local Time, 03:51 GMT, 09:21 IST: Yet another tremendous fightback but twice in two games, West Indies have fallen short. The all-too familiar collapse and no-one staying long enough hurt West Indies. Duffy and Sodhi outstanding as they did the damage to leave West Indies at 68/6 and 88/8. When the game looked to be done, the strength in West Indies' batting lineup showed as Shepherd and Springer added 78 for the 9th wicket. When they were ahead, a sharp catch sent Springer back and again Jamieson held his nerve to win it for New Zealand against the rampaging Shepherd. West Indies would feel with a little bit more common sense batting from the top and middle order, they should already be winning this series. Instead they trail 1-2. Stay tuned for the post-match stuff...

Jamieson to Shepherd, out Caught by Mitchell!! Twice in two games Jamieson has won New Zealand the game. A low full-toss on the stumps, Shepherd gets forward to loft, slices it and it holds up in the breeze, Mitchell at long-off won't drop that. Jamieson roars in delight. New Zealand go 2-1 up. Shepherd c Mitchell b Jamieson 49(34) [4s-4 6s-3]

Jamieson to Shepherd, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Now 10 off 2. Santner has a chat again.

Jamieson to Shepherd, no run, a crucial dot. Good quick bouncer on the stumps, Shepherd pulls and misses, called one short delivery for the over

10 off 3, change of gloves for Shepherd.

Jamieson to Akeal Hosein, 1 run, just lobs Jamieson running back. A short of length delivery outside off, Akeal Hosein totally miscues the pull, gets lucky

11 off 4. Akeal Hosein has some advice from Shepherd. Santner has a chat with Jamieson. About the field changes. From over the wicket. Both short third man and mid-off are in.

Jamieson to Shepherd, 1 run, low full-toss outside off, Shepherd gets forward to drive and it's off the thick inside half to long-on. Neesham keeps it to one

A chat between Shepherd and Akeal Hosein.

Jamieson to Shepherd, no run, slower-ball on a length and just outside the leg-stump, Shepherd heaves and misses, not called a wide

Kyle Jamieson [3.0-0-33-0] is back into the attack

Akeal Hosein, left handed bat, comes to the crease

12 off the last over. It is on Shepherd now. Jamieson defended 16 in the last game. Can he do it again?

Jacob Duffy to Shamar Springer, out Caught&Bowled!! Another twist. Shepherd punches the ground with his gloves in disappointment. Length delivery on off, Shamar Springer hits it hard and Jacob Duffy somehow takes it low to his left. Had the hands in position and takes it. Sharp take. End of a fine stand. Shamar Springer c and b Jacob Duffy 39(20) [4s-3 6s-3]

Jacob Duffy to Shamar Springer, THATS OUT!! Caught&Bowled!!

Jacob Duffy to Shepherd, 1 run, a back of the hand slower-ball on a length outside off, Shepherd swings so hard, off the thick inside-edge to deep mid-wicket, and just one, almost swung himself off his feet