New Zealand defeated West Indies by eight wickets at the University Oval, Dunedin on Thursday in the fifth and final T20I of the five-match series. With the win, the Mitchell Santner-led side won the series 3-1.

Coming into the match having already gained an unassailable 2-1 lead with the 4th T20I being a washout, New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy provided the Kiwis a strong start as he claimed three quick wickets and wrecked the opposition’s top-order as West Indies were reduced to 21-4 in just 2.4 overs. From then on, West Indies could not recover and could only post 140 on the board.

Duffy recorded impressive bowling figures of 4-35, while Roston Chase was the visitor’s top-scorer with 38 off 32 balls. Romario Shepherd also sparked a late surge, contributing 36 off 22 balls to give West I

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