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In the 3rd ODI of the West Indies tour of New Zealand held at Hamilton on November 22, 2025, New Zealand secured a commanding series whitewash against the West Indies. The match, played under lights at Seddon Park, saw the West Indies batting first and being restricted to a modest total of 161 runs, thanks mainly to an exceptional bowling performance by New Zealand pacer Matt Henry. New Zealand comfortably chased down the target with 4 wickets in hand and 117 balls to spare, completing a dominant 3-0 series victory over the visitors.
Matt Henry leads the charge with four wickets against West Indies on Day 3
Henry was the standout performer with the ball in the 3rd ODI, delivering a clinical spell of fast bowling that dismantled the fragile West Indies batting lineup. He bowled 9.2 overs, conceding only 43 runs while taking 4 crucial wickets. His wickets included key top and middle-order batters such as Ackeem Auguste, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, and the last man Jayden Seales. Henry’s accurate line and length, combined with perfect use of swing and pace, allowed him to claim his 13th four-wicket haul in ODIs, underscoring his status as one of New Zealand’s premier pace bowlers.
The West Indies batting never settled; the top order fell quickly under pressure from Henry and his pace bowling partners. Despite some resistance from Chase who scored 38 off 51 balls, the innings never gained momentum, and the team was bowled out within 36.2 overs. Alongside Henry’s four wickets, Mitchell Santner and Jacob Duffy took two wickets each, maintaining relentless pressure on the West Indies batters.
Dominant series whitewash by New Zealand
With the target set at 162 runs for victory, New Zealand’s chase was composed and effective. Although the team lost early wickets, Mark Chapman led the charge with a well-crafted 64 runs off 63 balls. Michael Bracewell also contributed an unbeaten 40 runs as New Zealand reached the target comfortably in 30.3 overs.
The victory sealed a dominant 3-0 series whitewash over West Indies, confirming New Zealand’s superiority in all departments – batting, bowling, and fielding. The series highlighted New Zealand’s home dominance and their ability to exploit familiar conditions at Hamilton. It also emphasized the ongoing struggles of the West Indies team to adapt to New Zealand’s pace-friendly pitches.
🇳🇿 CLEAN SWEEP!
New Zealand wrap up the series with a dominant win in the final ODI.
West Indies outplayed across all three games – 3-0 secured! 🔥👏
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