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Duffy Five-For Powers New Zealand to 1–0 Lead With Nine-Wicket Win Over West Indies

Injury-hit New Zealand leaned on debutant Michael Rae, with Jacob Duffy's second five-for sealing control of the series.

New Zealand took a 1-0 lead in the three-Test series after defeating the West Indies by nine wickets at Wellington. Here is how the World Test Championship table stands after the result.
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Jacob Duffy picked up his 2nd 5-wicket haul in 2nd Test (AP Photo)

Overview

  • Jacob Duffy took 5-38 to finish off the West Indies for 128 in their second innings, giving him consecutive five-wicket hauls in the series.
  • Michael Rae claimed 3-45 in the second innings and six wickets on debut across the match, while fellow debutant Mitch Hay top-scored with 61 in New Zealand’s first innings.
  • Kavem Hodge led the West Indies with 35 in a faltering second innings as only two teammates passed 20.
  • New Zealand chased 56 in 10 overs at 56-1, with Devon Conway 28 not out and Kane Williamson 16 not out after striking the winning boundary off Anderson Phillip.
  • The hosts prevailed despite a depleted pace attack that lost Blair Tickner to a dislocated shoulder, and the third Test begins Dec. 18 at Bay Oval with the West Indies needing a win to level the series.