In a thrilling second T20I, New Zealand defeated West Indies by 3 runs at Eden Park, Auckland. The two-time T20 World Champions were chasing 208 but were restricted to 204/8 in 20 overs.

Rovman Powell (45 off 16), Romario Shepherd (34 off 16) and Matthew Forde (29* off 13) took the Windies close, but the dismissal of Powell resulted in their defeat.

Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi, the two Kiwi spinners, took three wickets each. Earlier, Mark Chapman’s sensational hitting took the host nation to 207/5. He amassed 78 runs off 28 balls, laced with 7 sixes and 6 fours. Daryl Mitchell (28* off 14) and Mitchell Santner (18* off 8) were unstoppable in the death overs.

Roston Chase picked up two wickets.

Full Scorecard – New Zealand vs West Indies 2nd T20I, November 6

New Zealand 207 for 5 (Chapman 78, Robinson 39, Chase 2-33) beat West Indies 204 for 8 (Powell 45, Shepherd 34, Santner 3-31, Sodhi 3-39) by three runs

Match Highlights & Key Moments

Needing 16 runs off the final over, West Indies were ahead after Matthew Forde hit a couple of boundaries, meaning they required eight off four deliveries. But Powell was sent back by fast bowler Kyle Jamieson on the fourth ball, which proved to be a game-changer. Forde managed just 1 run off the final delivery as West Indies lost by three runs.

Player of the Match

Mark Chapman was named the Player of the Match for scoring 78 runs and taking three catches.

What This Result Means for the NZ vs WI T20I series

With New Zealand’s win in the second contest, the series is levelled 1-1, with three games left.

FAQs – Yesterday’s New Zealand vs West Indies 2nd T20I

Q1: Who won yesterday’s New Zealand vs West Indies 2nd T20I?

A1: New Zealand won the match by 3 runs on November 6 at Eden Park, Auckland

Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?

A2: Mark Chapman was adjudged the Player of the Match for his knock of 78 runs and three catches.

Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?

A3: New Zealand 207 for 5 (Chapman 78, Robinson 39, Chase 2-33)

West Indies 204 for 8 (Powell 45, Shepherd 34, Santner 3-31, Sodhi 3-39)