In a pulse-racing encounter at Auckland’s Eden Park, New Zealand they put the past aside In the West By three runs in the second T20I, leveling the series 1-1 Rovman powderFierce late fireworks seal victory for the visitors. batting first, New Zealand sent a giant 207/5 equipped by Markal78 off just 28 balls, with West Indies falling short at 204/8, Powell’s stunning 45 off 16 balls almost turned the contest on its head.
Mark Chapman’s explosive knock lights Eden Park
As New Zealand’s batting innings sparkled Tim Robinson blazing 39 off 25 balls, setting the tone for an aggressive display. After Devon ConswayHis early dismissal quickly handed the baton to Chapman, who played one of the most explosive knocks in recent T20I memory. Chapman unleashed flurries in the middle overs, smashing in a 28-ball 78 that saw New Zealand accelerate their scoring rate spectacularly.
Chapman reached his fifty off just 19 balls, combining power and placement with both spin and speed. His partnership Daryl MitchellProviding company with 28* off 14 balls, New Zealand was instrumental in the last time the 200 mark was passed in 200 years. As well as bowlers in the West Matthew Ford (1/17) kept things quick, Jayden seals and Romario Shepherd put to the sword by chapman’s merciless attack. A quick finish steered New Zealand to 207/5 at 10.35, setting a mammoth target for the visitors.
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Rovman Powell’s Onslaught goes in vain against New Zealand
Pursuing in 208, the West Indies themselves retreated early Brandon King left for a duck, but Alicia Athanasius (33 off 25) and Shai Umid (24 off 26), kept the visitors in the contest through power and middle overs. New Zealand’s spin duo, Work done (3/39) and Mitchell cross (3/31), struck vital blows as West Indies built a partnership that looked set to reduce them to 13/6.
But the game turned sharply as the dust erupted in the delays. Coming in with a decent grade climb, Powell blasted six huge sixes and a four in 16 balls off 45. His partnership Romario Shepherd (34 OFF 16) IN THE OPPOSITE GIFT, HELP, NO GOOD with Yatan, reduced the game to the end with the team needing six balls from two balls. However Kyle Jamieson Caught his nerve, bowled out the penultimate delivery and a three-run win for the hosts. Chapman was deservedly named player of the match for his all-round brilliance which included three catches in the field.
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