new zealand completed an impressive victory over west indies At the Bay Oval, he produced a strong all-round performance to finish the third Test in style. After scoring massive runs in both innings, the hosts fielded their bowlers on a poor pitch on the fifth day to bowl out the visitors cheaply and dominated from start to finish.
Devon Conway and Tom Latham’s batting masterclass laid the foundation
New Zealand took the lead early in the innings by scoring 575 runs for 8 wickets in the first innings. This innings was built on patience, control and classic Test match batting devon conway Standing tall. The left-handed batsman scored a brilliant double century, put pressure on the conditions for long periods and sapped the confidence of the West Indies bowlers.
He got excellent support from the captain Tom LathamWho scored a century of his own. Together, they ensured New Zealand remained firmly in control, forcing the visitors into long, tiring spells on the field. The rest of the batting unit made valuable contributions, helping the Kiwis declare the innings from a position of full strength.
Kavem Hodge’s century keeps West Indies in the fight
In reply, West Indies showed commendable fight by scoring a brilliant century. Kvem HodgeBatting with assurance and intent, he countered New Zealand’s disciplined bowling attack and helped his team reach a respectable 420, However, despite that resistance, the visitors were unable to prevent a huge first innings deficit of 155 runs,
The New Zealand bowlers maintained the pressure throughout, ensuring that the Windies never threatened to match the hosts’ dominance. As the match progressed towards the deciding period, the lead proved decisive.
Conway, Latham again performed brilliantly and gave a big target to the Windies
With a strong lead, New Zealand batted with freedom in their second innings and scored 306 for 2 before declaring the innings. Latham and Conway once again took charge, this time switching gears to score quick centuries which took the game completely away from the West Indies.
Their positive approach quickly took the lead and the visitors, faced with a mammoth target of 462, began to show signs of collapse and unpredictability on the surface.
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Jacob Duffy wreaked havoc and the contest was sealed with defeat on the final day
West Indies began the final day with cautious optimism, reaching 87 without loss and raising hopes of brief survival. However, the dismissal of brandon king (67) Proved to be the turning point. The visitors slipped from 87/0 to 98/5 after a dramatic collapse that saw all the early work wasted in just a few overs.
Roston Chase soon fell from a sharp delivery jacob duffyWhereas shy hopAfter lunch I fought a stubborn rearguard. His marathon stay ended when he misjudged a Ajaz Patel And was stuck in front. Tevin Imlach Showed patience from one end, but resistance was short-lived as New Zealand cut the tail.
Duffy delivered the final blow by taking a five-wicket haul, overtaking Jayden Seales and sending the match to a turning point, with the West Indies being bowled out for just 138 runs and losing the match by 323 runs. With this victory, the host team won the series 2-0.
Here’s how fans reacted:
New Zealand bowlers completed the task of scoring 12 runs in Mount Maunganui #WTC27 points and 2-0 series win 👏#NZvWI https://t.co/RsAVYUUerk pic.twitter.com/pA62cthcMW
– ICC (@ICC) 22 December 2025
New Zealand dominates again
Won against West Indies by 323 runs and won the 3 match series 2-0.
Clinical performance in all departments.#NZvWI #Ashes2025– Rustom Imran (@Rustomimran2) 22 December 2025
New Zealand won the test series 2-0#Cricket #NZvsWI #newzealand #crickettwitter pic.twitter.com/VHG6iBUeT7
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) 22 December 2025
New Zealand won by 323 runs!
Another 5-fer for Duffman!New Zealand won the series 2-0 #NZvsWI pic.twitter.com/t2GRyUorhh
– #BackTheBLACKCAPS 🇳🇿 (@KW_Fans436) 22 December 2025
New Zealand bowlers completed the task of scoring 12 runs in Mount Maunganui #WTC27 points and 2-0 series win 👏#NZvWI #cricket26 pic.twitter.com/EHxJvq7ndB
-Jayant Paraste01 (@JayantParaste01) 22 December 2025
🚨 New Zealand won the test series against West Indies 🚨
– New Zealand defeated West Indies in the third test and won the series 2-0. pic.twitter.com/ZHEthS3LOF
– MD Raju 🇮🇳 (@MDRaju_Live) 22 December 2025
New Zealand won the third test by 323 runs and won the series 2-0.
🇳🇿 NZ 575/8D and 306/2D
🌴 WI 420 & 138, King 67; Duffy 5-42
Scorecard: https://t.co/0mQxtGdGjt pic.twitter.com/qtAK75mVdF
– WIPA (@wiplayers) 22 December 2025
New Zealand won the third test and won the series 2-0.
It’s been 30 years since West Indies last won a Test in New Zealand!#windiescricket , #meninmaroon , #NZvWI , #gameyaad pic.twitter.com/I1VirXfKXW– Gameyaad (@gameyaaad) 22 December 2025
New Zealand bowlers completed the task of scoring 12 runs in Mount Maunganui #WTC27 points and 2-0 series win 👏#NZvWI https://t.co/7j6FbpJwF0, pic.twitter.com/edqsMIxnle
– R. Barwal (@r_barwal_) 22 December 2025
🚨Top New Zealand 🚨
🇳🇿 New Zealand beats West Indies in Test series:⁰✔️ Second Test – won by 9 wickets⁰✔️ Third Test – won by 323 runs
Clean 2-0 series win for the Black Caps!#NZvWI #newzealandcricket #blackcaps #testcricket #serieswin #crickettwitter #cricketfan pic.twitter.com/5Zm9izwF4Q– Sarvesh Pawar (@sarvesh_pawar23) 22 December 2025
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