Latham leads New Zealand to maiden ODI series win in West Indies

22.08.2022 - 11:03 news24.com

Stand-in captain Tom Latham top-scored with 69 to lead New Zealand to a series-clinching five-wicket victory over the West Indies in the third and final one-day international series in Barbados on Sunday.Kyle Mayers' second one-day century and a blistering 91 by captain Nicholas Pooran took the hosts to 301 for eight in their 50 overs.But the Black Caps made light of an imposing target as four of the first five in their batting order scored half-centuries to reach 307 for five off 47.1 overs and underline their status as the top-ranked nation in the 50-over format.New Zealand's come-from-behind 2-1 win over the three matches was their first ODI series success in the Caribbean.

It followed their 2-1 Twenty20 series triumph the previous week in Jamaica.In the absence of injured regular captain Kane Williamson, Latham led the New Zealand effort and enjoyed a 120-run fourth-wicket partnership with Daryl Mitchell, who made 63, which tilted the contest in favour of the touring side.Ten #CWCSL points in the bank and a series win away from home!New Zealand were too good for the West Indies in Barbados ??#WIvNZ scorecard: https://t.co/7vOIL1b1Lz pic.twitter.com/LWBOyjyvUL"It's nice to come here, where other teams have struggled in the past, and get the series win," said player-of-the match Latham. "It was a better wicket today and we knew the target.

I am just happy to be able to make a contribution."Opener Martin Guptill with 57 and Devon Conway, who plundered 56, also played key roles in the chase.The West Indies cause was not helped by heavy dew on the outfield after dusk which required the ball to be changed four times during New Zealand's innings and made it difficult for the home bowlers.For the West Indies, Mayers' 105 off

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