In a high-octane CC25 Match 7 clash, New Zealand triumphed over West Indies by 3 wickets in a last-over thriller. Batting first, West Indies posted 131/8 in 10 overs, thanks to a stunning cameo from Romario Shepherd (37 off 11) and a rapid 22 off 8 by Roston Chase. Lockie Ferguson and Tim Southee both struck twice, keeping the Caribbean hitters in check.
New Zealand’s chase began aggressively with Tim Seifert (32 off 11) and Glenn Phillips (25 off 8) firing quick runs at the top. Despite losing wickets in clusters, Rachin Ravindra’s calm 16 off 9 balls* guided the Kiwis home with just 3 wickets to spare. Lockie Ferguson, with a match-defining performance of 10(3) and 2/16*, was rightfully named Man of the Match, showcasing his class as one of New Zealand’s key T20 assets.