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Duffy Leads Injury-Hit New Zealand to Nine-Wicket Win for 1-0 Series Lead

Jacob Duffy’s five-wicket burst showcased New Zealand’s depth, strengthening their World Test Championship standing.

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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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Overview

  • Jacob Duffy took 5-38 to bowl West Indies out for 128, his second five-wicket haul in only his third Test.
  • Debutant Michael Rae returned 3-45 in the second innings for match figures of 6-106 to back up the new-look pace attack.
  • New Zealand needed just 56 to win and closed at 57-1 in 10 overs, with Devon Conway 28 not out and Kane Williamson 16 not out.
  • The hosts prevailed despite a depleted seam unit, with Blair Tickner ruled out after a shoulder dislocation and several frontline quicks already unavailable.
  • The victory delivered 12 WTC points to lift New Zealand to third at 66.67 PCT, while West Indies stayed last, and the series concludes on December 18 at Bay Oval.