WI vs NZ Live Score Today: West Indies Chase Upset as New Zealand Fight for Series Win – Streaming, Squads & Pitch Report

Napier – In a rain-shortened second ODI that went down to the final three balls, New Zealand edged West Indies by five wickets to clinch the three-match series 2-0. Chasing a revised 248 in 34 overs at McLean Park, skipper Mitchell Santner (34* off 15) and Tom Latham (39* off 29) iced the chase after Devon Conway’s brisk 90 (84 balls) gave the hosts early momentum. Earlier, Shai Hope produced a masterclass under gloomy skies, blasting 109* off just 69 balls to lift West Indies from 130-6 to a competitive 247-9. The captain’s 19th ODI century made him the second-fastest West Indian to 6 000 runs, behind only Viv Richards, and featured 13 fours and four sixes. Key moments • Jamieson’s twin strikes (3-44) and Nathan Smith’s 4-42 rocked the visitors before Hope launched a 117-run slog-fest in the final 10 overs. • Conway and Rachin Ravindra (56 off 46) counter-punched 106 for NZ’s first wicket, neutralising the new-ball threat of Matthew Forde (2-14). • With 44 needed off 24, Santner pummelled 4-6-4-6 in successive overs to tilt the equation. A no-ball and ramped four from Latham levelled scores; Santner’s drive through cover sealed victory with three deliveries to spare. What the result means • New Zealand record an 11th straight bilateral ODI series win at home. • West Indies, brilliant in patches, must avoid a whitewash in the final ODI at Christchurch on 22 November. • Hope’s ton vaults him into the top five of the ICC ODI run charts for 2025, keeping him in contention for Cricketer of the Year honours. Talking points for fans and fantasy players 1. Santner’s finishing surge reinforces his dual-threat value ahead of February’s Champions Trophy. 2. Jamieson’s full-throttle comeback from injury supplies NZ a genuine 145 kph option alongside Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson. 3. West Indies may consider slotting Romario Shepherd higher; his clean hitting (24 off 12) again hinted at untapped late-order firepower. Match summary WI 247/9 (34) – Hope 109*, Smith 4/42, Jamieson 3/44 NZ 248/5 (33.3) – Conway 90, Ravindra 56, Santner 34* New Zealand won by 5 wkts; lead series 2-0 The tour now heads south: expect swing-friendly Hagley Oval to test both batting units, while Hope’s golden form and NZ’s relentless home streak promise another gripping “WI vs NZ” showdown fans won’t want to miss.