Key Takeaways
- Jayden Lennox's five-wicket haul helped New Zealand secure a five-wicket victory over West Indies.
- The win levels the series at 1-1 after West Indies won the first match by seven wickets.
- Lennox’s performance was crucial in dismissing West Indies for just 75 runs.
Spin bowler Jayden Lennox delivered a standout performance, securing New Zealand's five-wicket victory over West Indies in the second One-day International (ODI) at Providence Stadium. The match, which took place on Monday, saw Lennox’s five-wicket haul set off a collapse that left West Indies all out for 138 runs.
West Indies began their innings with a promising start, reaching 63-0 before the momentum shifted dramatically. A solid opening stand between John Campbell and Akeem Auguste was eventually broken by Lennox’s precise bowling, which saw Keacy Carty and Shai Hope fall for 95 and 87 respectively.
Lennox's performance was particularly noteworthy as it marked his first five-wicket haul in seven ODIs after a late international debut at the age of 31. His figures from eight overs were the third-best by a New Zealand spinner in ODI history, underscoring his impact on the game.
Despite a strong start with the bat, West Indies struggled to maintain their momentum. Henry Nicholls and Will Young provided some early resistance but were quickly dismissed, leading to a collapse that saw them lose all 10 wickets for just 75 runs after a solid opening stand between John Campbell (43) and Akeem Auguste (18).
New Zealand’s chase was initially shaky as they reached 96-5. However, Tom Latham and Michael Bracewell steadied the ship with an unbroken partnership of 37 runs. Latham made a crucial 37 while Bracewell passed 1,000 runs in One-day Internationals.
Amir Jangoo’s contribution of 24 was the only notable score for West Indies as they lost their last five wickets in just 10 overs. The match ended with New Zealand comfortably winning by more than 17 overs to spare, securing a vital victory that levels the series at 1-1.
This result comes after West Indies had won the first ODI of the series by seven wickets on Saturday. Lennox’s performance was instrumental in turning the tide and ensuring New Zealand’s recovery from an early deficit.
