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Duffy's Five Seals New Zealand's 9-Wicket Win, 1-0 Series Lead

The injury-depleted hosts surged to a World Test Championship PCT of 66.67 after routing the West Indies for 128.

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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 claimed 5-38 in the second innings for his second five-for of the series as the West Indies were dismissed for 128 on day three.
  • Debutant Michael Rae returned 3-45 in the second innings and six wickets for the match to bolster New Zealand’s makeshift seam attack.
  • New Zealand chased 56 in 10 overs to finish 57-1, with Devon Conway unbeaten on 28 and Kane Williamson 16 not out.
  • Blair Tickner was ruled out after dislocating his shoulder in the field despite taking 4-32 in the first innings, further thinning the pace stocks.
  • The victory lifted New Zealand to third in the WTC table on 66.67 PCT, leaving the West Indies bottom, with the final Test starting December 18 at Bay Oval.