New Zealand completed the command victory over West India At the Bay Oval, he delivers a relentless all-round performance to end the third Test decisively. After piling on massive runs in both innings, the hosts unleashed their bowlers on the old fifth-day surface to let the visitors out cheaply and underline their dominance from start to finish.
A batting masterclass from Devon Conway and Tom Latham laid the foundations
New Zealand set the tone early in the contest with a monumental first innings total of 575 for 8. These innings are built on patience, control and a classic Test match Devon Conway stand tall The left-hander produced a magnificent double century, dictating conditions over long-on and losing the confidence of the West Indies bowlers.
He got excellent support from the captain Tom Lathamcreated a century of its own. Together, they forced the visitors into long, grueling spells in the field, ensuring New Zealand remained firmly in control. The rest of the batting unit made valuable contributions and allowed the Kiwis to emerge from a position of absolute strength.
Kavem Hodge keeps West Indies in contention
In reply, West Indies put up an admirable fightback led by a magnificent century Kavem Hodge. Batting with confidence and intent, he countered New Zealand’s disciplined bowling attack and helped his team reach a respectable 420. However, despite this resistance, the visitors could not avoid conceding a significant first innings deficit of 155 runs.
New Zealand’s bowlers kept the pressure on, ensuring the Windies never threatened to match the hosts’ advantage. Leadership was crucial as the match progressed towards the crucial stages.
Conway, Latham sizzle again to give Windies a big target
With a strong lead in hand, New Zealand batted freely in their second innings, racing to 306 for 2 before declaring. Latham and Conway once again led the charge, this time switching gears to hit quick centuries that took the game completely away from the West Indies.
Their positive approach quickly extended the lead and left the visitors facing a huge target of 462 runs on a surface that was beginning to show signs of wear and tear and unpredictability.
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Jacob Duffy crashed on the final day of competition
West Indies began the final day with cautious optimism, reaching 87 for no loss and briefly entertaining their hopes of survival. But no dismissal Brandon King (67) proved to be a turning point. A dramatic collapse followed as the visitors slipped from 87/0 to 98/5, undoing all the early work several times over.
Roston Chase A sharp delivery soon fell Jacob Duffywhile Shai Hope fought a stubborn rear guard after dinner. His marathon stay ended when he misjudged one Ajaz Patel and fell into a trap in front of him. Tevin Imlach showed sand at one end, but the resistance was short-lived as New Zealand cut the tail.
Duffy bowled Jayden Seales in the last over to complete a five-wicket haul and bring the match to a decisive end, with West Indies losing the contest by 323 runs by just 138 innings. After the victory, the home team won 2:0.
Here’s how the fans reacted:
The New Zealand bowlers finished the job at Mt Maunganui with 12 to spare #WTC27 points and a 2-0 series win 👏#NZvWI 📲 https://t.co/RsAVYUUerk pic.twitter.com/pA62cthcMW
— ICC (@ICC) December 22, 2025
New Zealand dominate again
Win against West Indies by 323 runs to clinch the 3-match series 2-0.
Clinical performance in all departments. 🇳🇿🏏#NZvWI #Ashes2025— Rustam Imran (@Rustomimran2) December 22, 2025
New Zealand won the Test series 2-0 🏆#cricket #NZvsWI #NewZealand #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/VHG6iBUeT7
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 22, 2025
NEW ZEALAND LEFT WITH 323 RUNNERS!
Another 5-fer for Duffman!NZ won the series 2-0 #NZvsWI pic.twitter.com/t2GRyUorhh
— #BackThe BlackCAPS 🇳🇿 (@KW_Fans436) December 22, 2025
The New Zealand bowlers finished the job at Mt Maunganui with 12 to spare #WTC27 points and a 2-0 series win 👏#NZvWI #Cricket26 pic.twitter.com/EHxJvq7ndB
— Jayant paraste01 (@JayantParaste01) December 22, 2025
🚨 NEW ZEALAND WIN TEST SERIES AGAINST WEST INDIES 🚨
– New Zealand beat West Indies in the 3rd Test to win the series 2-0. 🔥🫡 pic.twitter.com/ZHEthS3LOF
— MD Raju 🇮🇳 (@MDRaju_Live) December 22, 2025
New Zealand won the 3rd Test by 323 runs and won the series 2–0.
🇳🇿 NZ 575/8d & 306/2d
🌴 WI 420 & 138, King 67; Duffy 5-42
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— WIPA (@wiplayers) December 22, 2025
New Zealand win the third Test, taking the series 2-0 🏆
It’s been 30 years since West Indies last won a Test in New Zealand!#WindiesCricket | I went to #Maroon | #NZvWI | #Gameyaad pic.twitter.com/I1VirXfKXW— gameyaad (@gameyaad) December 22, 2025
The New Zealand bowlers finished the job at Mt Maunganui with 12 to spare #WTC27 points and a 2-0 series win 👏#NZvWI 📲 https://t.co/7j6FbpJwF0… pic.twitter.com/edqsMIxnle
— R. BARWAL (@r_barwal_) December 22, 2025
🚨 Dominant NEW ZEALAND 🚨
🇳🇿 NZ thrashed WI in Test series:⁰✔️ 2nd Test — 9 wicket winner⁰✔️ 3rd Test — won by 323 runs
Clean 2-0 series win for the Black Caps! 💪🔥#NZvWI #NewZealandCricket #Black caps #TestCricket #SeriesWin #CricketTwitter #CricketFans pic.twitter.com/5Zm9izwF4Q— Sarvesh Pawar (@sarvesh_pawar23) December 22, 2025
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