NZ vs WI 2nd ODI Match Highlights:
In a rain-affected second ODI match, New Zealand defeated West Indies by 50 runs to even the three-match series. Finn Allen scored 96, and Tim Southee claimed 4 for 22. Let us discuss NZ vs WI 2nd ODI Match Highlights in detail.
Prior to a lengthy rain delay and some brave late-order batting, New Zealand reached 212 batting first, and the West Indies were in serious trouble at 27 for 6, perhaps facing their lowest-ever total in an ODI.
West Indies, who were 63 for 7 at the break at Kensington Oval when the rain ceased late in the evening, were forced to chase 212 from just 51 overs. They discovered an odd hero in Yannic Cariah, who scored his first fifty in an ODI and partnered with Alzarri Joseph (49), scoring 85 runs together, raising expectations for the home team.
The top and middle order of the West Indies were destroyed by Trent Boult and Southee together, leaving the home team six wickets behind in the 10th over. With a final figures of 4 for 22 for Southee, and 3 for 18 for Boult.
Prior to that, Allen missed out on a first century by four runs as New Zealand survived the loss of its captain and a slow start to score 212 in 48.2 overs. As a result of a quad muscle issue sustained in the first game of the three-match series, which the West Indies won by five wickets, captain Kane Williamson was unable to play.
Three batters fell early as New Zealand labored to 31 for 3 in the tenth over, including acting captain Tom Latham. He was out after three balls for a duck, while Devon Conway and Martin Guptill each scored three runs.
Through their 84-run fourth-wicket stand, Allen and Daryl Mitchell (41) resurrected the innings. When Mitchell top-edged a slog attempt over midwicket and was caught at square leg after a partnership of 20 overs, New Zealand was in a stronger position at 115-4.
New Zealand was unable to capitalize on its favorable starting point. Power hitters Phillips (9) and Neesham (1) as well as all-arounder Michael Bracewell (6) came and went quickly.
When New Zealand were 165 for 7, Allen was ultimately dismissed for 96 on the first ball of the 41st over. He struck three sixes and seven fours in 117 balls faced.
In Williamson’s absence, the New Zealand innings once more lost its focus, despite Mitchell Santner‘s best efforts to motivate the lower order. Boult, who remained with him for five overs and contributed a crucial 31 for the last wicket, proved to be a capable partner who helped New Zealand surpass their inadequate 190 total from the first game.
The third and final match of the series that is to be played on August 21 will be the decider of who wins the series. The series currently levels at 1-1.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH– Finn Allen
