West Indies Defeats New Zealand in Final ODI, Loses Series
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West Indies Defeats New Zealand in Final ODI, Loses Series

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Shimron Hetmeyer’s unbeaten 69 guided West Indies to a two-wicket victory over New Zealand in the fifth and final one-day international cricket match on Tuesday. Despite the win, New Zealand secured the series with a 3-2 overall score.

The decisive game saw Hetmeyer deliver a crucial performance, scoring his fifth ODI half-century. He formed a vital 95-run partnership with Sherfane Rutherford, who contributed 61 runs to the chase. This collaboration proved essential in steering West Indies to victory in the final match of the series.

New Zealand had already clinched the series after winning Game 4. Earlier victories came in Game 2 by five wickets and Game 3 by six wickets, marking a comeback following West Indies’ initial seven-wicket win in the opening game of the series. The series ultimately concluded with New Zealand taking the majority of games.

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