Overview
- Mitchell Santner won the toss and bowled at University Oval, where West Indies slumped to 21-4 after Jacob Duffy’s three-wicket over and were dismissed for 140 in 18.4 overs.
- New Zealand chased 141 with ease at 141-2 in 15.4 overs, led by Devon Conway’s unbeaten 47 and a rapid 45 from Tim Robinson.
- Duffy took 4-35 in the finale and earned Player of the Series honors with 10 wickets across the five matches.
- West Indies brought back pacer Jayden Seales for the decider and managed multiple injury absences across the tour.
- The teams now meet in three ODIs: Christchurch on Sunday, Napier on Nov. 19, and Hamilton on Nov. 22.