NZ vs WI, 3rd Test: New Zealand beats West Indies by 323 runs to clinch series
Jacob Duffy and spinner Ajaz Patel ran through West Indies’ batting order, bundling the touring side out for 138, which was chasing a 462-run target.
Jacob Duffy (centre) was New Zealand’s most important pacer against the West Indies in the fourth innings as he took five wickets for 42 runs, steering his side to a match as well as series win. | Photo Credit: AFP
New Zealand beat West Indies by 323 runs in the final Test to win the three-match series 2-0 in Mount Maunganui on Monday.
The host side was in the box seat since taking a first-innings lead of 155, and few expected West Indies to succeed in its pursuit of a record victory target of 462.
Opener Brandon King made 67, but once he fell after his opening stand of 87 with John Campbell, it was a relentless procession of West Indies batsmen returning to the pavilion at Bay Oval.
Pace bowler Jacob Duffy (five for 42) and left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel (three for 23) ran through West Indies’ batting order, bundling the touring side out for 138.