New Zealand secure win against West Indies in di second ODI, leading di series 2-0. Shai Hope ein century for West Indies no dey enough as New Zealand chase di target down wit five wickets remaining.
Hope's Century in Vain
Shai Hope ein brilliant century, wey be ein first against New Zealand, lift West Indies to 247-9. Hope reach 6,000 ODI runs for ein innings, becoming di second-fastest West Indies batter to achieve dis milestone after Viv Richards. But, Hope feel say ein 109 no dey enough to secure victory.
"I always look at it dis way, I got 109. It was still not enough," Hope yarn. "I needed to get 120 or 130 for us to win. Dat's how I look at it."
New Zealand's Chase
Devon Conway (90) and Rachin Ravindra (56) build solid foundation for New Zealand, sharing century partnership - di first for New Zealand opening pair for over five years. Tom Latham (39) and Mitchell Santner (34) provide di finishing touches as New Zealand reach 248-5 wit three balls remaining.
New Zealand need 8 runs from di last over, wey Jayden Seales concede four from a no ball. Di match, wey rain shorten to 34 overs per side, see New Zealand clinch di series win.
Key Moments
- Shai Hope reach 6,000 ODI runs.
- Conway and Ravindra ein century partnership.
- Jayden Seales ein no ball for di final over.
New Zealand extend demma home series winning streak to 11. Di final match dey on Saturday.