New Zealand completed a dominant 3-1 series victory over West Indies with an eight-wicket win in the fifth T20I at University Oval, Dunedin on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Fast bowler Jacob Duffy starred with figures of 4-35, dismantling the West Indies batting lineup as they were bowled out for just 140 runs in 18.4 overs. In response, Devon Conway anchored the chase with an unbeaten 47 runs while Tim Robinson provided early fireworks with 45 runs off 24 balls, as New Zealand reached the target in just 15.4 overs with 8 wickets remaining.
Match Scorecard
| Team | Score | Overs | Wickets | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies | 140 | 18.4 | 10 | Lost by 8 wickets |
| New Zealand | 141 | 15.4 | 2 | Won by 8 wickets |
Match Details: University Oval, Dunedin | New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Role | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Duffy | New Zealand | Bowler | 4 wickets for 35 runs (Player of the Match & Series) |
| Devon Conway | New Zealand | Batsman | 47 not out (42 balls, 4 fours, 1 six) |
| Tim Robinson | New Zealand | Batsman | 45 runs (24 balls, 5 fours, 3 sixes) |
| Roston Chase | West Indies | Batsman | 38 runs (32 balls) |
| Romario Shepherd | West Indies | Batsman | 36 runs (22 balls, 3 fours, 3 sixes) |
Key Moments
- Jacob Duffy struck three wickets in the third over, removing captain Shai Hope (11), Ackeem Auguste (8), and Sherfane Rutherford (0) to leave West Indies reeling at 21-4
- West Indies collapsed to 48-5 when Rovman Powell departed for 11, caught by wicketkeeper Devon Conway off Michael Bracewell’s bowling
- Roston Chase (38) and Jason Holder (20) added a crucial 42-run partnership for the sixth wicket to provide some resistance
- Romario Shepherd’s explosive 36 off 22 balls, featuring three fours and three sixes, helped West Indies reach a respectable total of 140
- Tim Robinson and Devon Conway shared a 69-run opening partnership in just 7.1 overs to give New Zealand a flying start to the chase
- Mark Chapman finished the match in style with an unbeaten 21 off 13 balls, including two sixes
Match Analysis
New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first, a decision that proved correct as overcast conditions at University Oval provided assistance to the seamers. Despite Alick Athanaze hitting a six off the first ball of the match, the pitch had enough grass and the overcast conditions allowed New Zealand’s pace bowlers to find movement with length deliveries.
Jacob Duffy, who earned both Player of the Match and Player of the Series honors, explained his approach: “In T20, a huge asset is swing up top and powerplay wickets are key. Swing the ball up top and try to make things happen is my role. Duffy became the first New Zealander to take five four-wicket hauls in T20 internationals and finished the series with 10 wickets at an average of 12.10.
West Indies captain Shai Hope admitted his team struggled to adjust to the seamer-friendly conditions, though he made no excuse for their aggressive batting approach at the top of the order. Hope reflected: “Some of the things we have spoken about is putting good bowling under pressure. That (powerplay batting) is maybe one of our Achilles heel. Did not work out for us today.
The series proved to be closely contested overall. West Indies won the opening match by seven runs, but New Zealand bounced back with victories by three runs in the second match and nine runs in the third, with all three games decided in the final over. The fourth T20I was abandoned due to rain.
What’s Next?
The two teams will now shift focus to the ODI format, with the first of three One Day Internationals scheduled for Sunday at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. New Zealand will look to carry their winning momentum into the longer format, while West Indies will aim to regroup and find better batting consistency in conditions that may suit their style of play better than the seaming tracks encountered during the T20 series