New Zealand vs West Indies 3rd ODI Highlight brings another commanding performance from the Blackcaps, showcasing tight bowling control and smart middle-order batting to set up a clinical finish in Hamilton. The hosts controlled the game from the moment the quicks found early rhythm at Seddon Park, squeezing the visitors with tight lengths and sharp bounce. With the series already secured, New Zealand showed no signs of easing off, turning pressure into mistakes and restricting a fragile West Indies batting group. It set the stage for a decisive, confident chase in front of home fans.
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Henry Locks Down Runs in the Chase Setup
The target of 162 at Seddon Park looked manageable, and New Zealand’s bowlers made it feel even lighter with a superb collective effort. Matt Henry’s early breakthroughs broke West Indies’ momentum before it even formed, using pace and control to force errors. Kyle Jamieson and Jacob Duffy kept the squeeze on with disciplined spells that removed any chance of rebuilding. Even when small stands formed, New Zealand countered quickly, turning the innings into a steady procession. The chase that followed reflected that early dominance.
A great effort with the ball and we require 162 to win here at Seddon Park
Matt Henry – 4/43 (9.2)
Jacob Duffy – 2/27 (7.0)
Mitchell Santner – 2/27 (6.0)Catch up on all the scores HERE – https://t.co/1HXszv0frY
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Chapman’s Early Fifty sStabilises the Chase
Mark Chapman’s calm half-century gave New Zealand the stability they needed after early wobbles. His timing, strike rotation and clean boundary hitting took the pressure off the middle order and turned the chase into a controlled march. Chapman’s knock ensured New Zealand never drifted from the target.
50 up over backward square! 🙌
Mark Chapman reaches 50 for the fifth time in his last seven ODI knocks LIVE and free in NZ on TVNZ DUKE and TVNZ+ #NZvWIN pic.twitter.com/Y7xOxLOSEd
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Matt Henry – Player of the Match
Matt Henry earned the Player of the Match award for a sharp, disciplined spell that broke the West Indies top order and controlled the pace of the innings.
Leading the way with the ball! With 4-43 from 9.2 overs, today’s ANZ Player of the Match is Matt Henry 🤝 #NZvWIN | 📸 = @PhotosportNZ pic.twitter.com/j6F8YvBhFh
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Jamieson’s Strong Series
Kyle Jamieson finished as the series’ top wicket taker, using steep bounce and smart lengths to dominate both opening matches. His ability to strike early and disrupt rhythm set the tone for New Zealand’s control across the entire ODI series.
The leading wicket-taker in the series with 7 wickets at 5.38. Your Chemist Warehouse Player of the ODI series – Kyle Jamieson! 🏆 #NZvWIN | 📸 = @PhotosportNZ pic.twitter.com/Sr7c1LXkKN
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A Complete 3-0 Sweep for New Zealand
New Zealand completed a commanding 3-0 sweep, leaving West Indies with no real foothold in the series. Even when their best performer from the first match was ruled out, the visitors could not build momentum or withstand the home attack. Every match showed a clear gap in consistency and execution. New Zealand’s stability with bat and ball highlighted their strong home record and growing confidence heading into the Test series. With rhythm and depth on their side, they carry all the momentum forward.
A 3-0 ODI series win 🏆
Next up: Test cricket 🫡 pic.twitter.com/fCSm1nGp3X
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Everyone Stepping out for the Series
Matt Henry, Player of the Match: “We have been playing some really good cricket. The cool thing is we have been doing good stuff in key moments, which has gotten us over the line. Everyone is stepping up (in different ways) and that is great.”
Matt Henry’s words reflected a team thriving in key moments. He highlighted how different players stepped up throughout the series, turning pressure passages into turning points. His comment underscored New Zealand’s balanced approach, their clarity in roles, and the collective effort that allowed them to close out all three matches with authority.
New Zealand vs West Indies Match Result：Scorecard
| New Zealand | West Indies |
| 162/6(30.3) | 161(50) |
West Indies Will Drive In Test?
New Zealand enter the Test series with overwhelming momentum after securing a 3-0 sweep. Their fast bowlers dominated conditions, Chapman anchored the chase in the final match, and Henry delivered the series-shaping spell in Hamilton. West Indies now face a challenging turnaround after struggling to build partnerships or control key phases. Whether they can adjust to the longer format remains to be seen, but New Zealand look firmly settled and ready to extend their advantage in the upcoming Tests.
