Archive · 22 Jul 2026
West Indies win thrilling ODI
The West Indies cricket team won the last match against New Zealand in a very exciting game.
They needed to score 269 runs to win, and they did it with just two players left and only three balls remaining.
Two players, Sherfane Rutherford and Shimron Hetmyer, played really well to help their team win.
New Zealand had already won the series 3-2, but the West Indies made sure the last match was a great finish.
Many people in India were also interested in the match, as shown by a big increase in online searches.
West Indies won the final ODI against New Zealand by chasing 269 runs with two wickets in hand.
Shimron Hetmyer remained unbeaten on 69, and Sherfane Rutherford scored 61 to anchor the chase.
New Zealand won the series 3-2 but lost the final match.
Tom Latham scored 69, and Nick Kelly struck 64 for New Zealand.
Alzarri Joseph was the most economical bowler for West Indies, conceding 38 runs in 10 overs.
- Who
- West Indies and New Zealand cricket teams
- What
- A thrilling ODI match and series
- When
- Recently (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Bridgetown
- Why
- To conclude the five-match ODI series
West Indies
New Zealand
Match Outcome
West Indies
West Indies won the final ODI by chasing 269 runs with two wickets in hand.
New Zealand
New Zealand won the series 3-2 but lost the final match.
Key Performers
West Indies
Sherfane Rutherford scored 61 and Shimron Hetmyer remained unbeaten on 69.
New Zealand
Will Young scored 56, Nick Kelly struck 64, and Tom Latham added 69.
- Match Result
- West Indies won by 2 wickets
- Series Result
- New Zealand won 3-2
- Top Scorer (West Indies)
- Shimron Hetmyer (69*)
- Top Scorer (New Zealand)
- Tom Latham (69)
- Best Bowler (West Indies)
- Alzarri Joseph (2/38 in 10 overs)
- Location
- Bridgetown