Fri Nov 07 02:10:00 UTC 2025: News Article:
New Zealand Edges West Indies in Thrilling T20, Despite West Indies’ Record-Breaking Finale
Auckland, New Zealand – November 6, 2025 – In a nail-biting second T20 international, New Zealand narrowly defeated the West Indies by 3 runs. The match, which went down to the final ball, saw the West Indies fall just short of their 208-run target, finishing at 204/8.
Despite a shaky start that included the early loss of Brandon King for a duck, the West Indies middle order mounted a furious comeback. The final five overs witnessed a barrage of hitting, with the West Indies batsmen scoring a staggering 87 runs.
This late surge not only brought them within striking distance of victory but also secured a new world record for the most runs scored by a full-member nation in the last five overs of a T20 international. They surpassed England’s previous record of 86 runs against the same opponent in 2023.
Chapman and Powell rained sixes, increasing the heartbeat in New Zealand-West Indies T20
Despite this remarkable feat, it wasn’t enough to secure the win. With this victory, New Zealand levels the series 1-1, after losing the first match. The series now heads to the third match on November 9th, promising another thrilling encounter.
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