The fourth T20I between New Zealand and West Indies promises another thrilling contest after three nail-biting finishes. The match is taking place at the scenic Saxton Oval in Nelson, with Mitchell Santner leading New Zealand and Shai Hope captaining the visiting side.
The series has been full of tension, with each of the first three games decided in the final over:
Batting first, New Zealand scored 177 for nine. Despite being 88 for eight in the 13th over, West Indies mounted a late charge led by Romario Shepherd and Shamar Springer.
“Romario Shepherd scored 49 from 34 balls and Shamar Springer made 39 from 20 as the West Indies rallied to the final over needing 14 runs with one wicket in hand.”
With Kyle Jamieson bowling the last over, New Zealand held their nerve. He gave away only two runs in the first four balls and dismissed Shepherd with the fifth, sealing another tense win for his side.
The Saxton Oval in Nelson hosts the fourth and potentially decisive T20I. Fans can follow live updates and streaming of the clash through The Indian Express coverage of the series.
The gripping NZ vs WI T20 series continues in Nelson, with dramatic finishes underscoring both teams’ resilience and the West Indies’ unpredictably deep batting order.