Twitter reactions: Batters shine in New Zealand’s first-ever ODI sequence win in West Indies

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New Zealand registered their first ever sequence win on Caribbean soil after defeating West Indies within the deciding 3rd and ultimate ODI by means of 5 wickets at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Sunday.

A collective batting effort helped the Black Caps gun down the objective of 302 in 47.1 overs. The likes of Martin Guptill (57), Devon Conway (56), Tom Latham (69) and Daryl Mitchell (63) all smashed necessary half-centuries to energy New Zealand to a series-clinching victory. All-rounder James Neesham additionally made a notable contribution, cracking a quickfire 11-ball unbeaten 34 to take the guests house.

Previous, West Indies posted a aggressive 301/8 at the board of their assigned 50 overs, due to scintillating batting by means of Shai Hope (51), Kyle Mayers (105) and captain Nicholas Pooran (91).

Hope and Mayers stitched in combination a dominating stand of 173 for the hole wicket sooner than the vacationers got here again and got rid of each openers in fast succession. The dismissal of each top-order batters opened the flood gates because the hosts saved shedding wickets at common durations. Regardless of that, Pooran stayed within the heart and ensured West Indies reached a good overall.

For New Zealand, pacer Trent Boult picked up 3 wickets for 53 in his quota of 10 overs, together with a maiden. Alternatively, the celebrity with the ball was once Mithcell Santner, who conceded best 38 runs in 10 overs and likewise claimed a few scalps.

This is how Twitter reacted:

A 2-1 Collection victory in Barbados! Make amends for the ratings at https://t.co/3YsfR1YBHU or the NZC App 🏏 #WIvNZ percent.twitter.com/KaKgiIKjD3

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) August 22, 2022

A large combat to the tip. Congratulations to @BLACKCAPS at the sequence win. #WIvNZ percent.twitter.com/qoA8WHugMY

— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) August 22, 2022

New Zealand gained their first ODI sequence ever in West Indies – a historical run chase.

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 22, 2022

Ten #CWCSL issues within the financial institution and a sequence win clear of house!

New Zealand had been too excellent for the West Indies in Barbados 👏#WIvNZ scorecard: https://t.co/7vOIL1b1Lz percent.twitter.com/LWBOyjyvUL

— ICC (@ICC) August 22, 2022

Swifty fifty! Toes. Conway @ Caribbean! 🥳
5⃣6⃣(6⃣3⃣)#WIvNZ #WhistlePodu 🦁💛
📸 : Blackcaps percent.twitter.com/kXyYsJSBOp

— Chennai Tremendous Kings (@ChennaiIPL) August 22, 2022

What a chase. So neatly executed from begin to end! @BLACKCAPS #WIvNZ

— Make It All Stahp (@pinkstephness) August 22, 2022

Neesham finishes it in taste, NZ win by means of 5 wkts and take their first ever sequence win in West Indies 2-1 #WIvNZ percent.twitter.com/WrqXHMXICb

— #BackTheBLACKCAPS 🇳🇿 (@KW_Fans) August 22, 2022

Jimmy Neesham doing Jimmy Neesham issues!! #WIvNZ

— Rob Bruce (@robert_t_bruce) August 22, 2022

Unharness the Neesh! #WIvNZ

— Simply Joshin’ (@_OUA_) August 22, 2022

Sensible chase from NZ within the decider.. heartbreak for WI, idea that they had sufficient… The bowling did not come excellent lately, negated Akeal really well!! The watch for a sequence win continues for the WI #WIvNZ

— Rahul Kumar (@rahulk_1019) August 22, 2022