In the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup, West Indies won their third straight game against New Zealand, winning by 13 runs. The co-hosts have reserved a spot in the Super 8 round. They held the New Zealanders to 136/9 in 20 overs. While chasing 150, Kane Williamson’s team struggled to get going, with only Glenn Phillips contributing significantly at bat. In just 33 balls, he scored 40 runs.
Gudakesh Motie (3 wickets) and Alzarri Joseph (4 wickets) were crucial for the Windies when it came to the ball.
Prior to Sherfane Rutherford’s World Cup-winning innings, the West Indies were in serious trouble. In the last over of the match, he attacked the opposition, hitting 68 runs off of 39 deliveries without losing. His runs came at a strike rate of 174.35, with six sixes and two fours.
Two straight games have ended in losses for New Zealand.