3rd T20I: NZ survive Shepherd-Springer scare to beat WI
09 Nov 2025

In what can be called a rollercoaster of a game, New Zealand beat West Indies in the third T20I of the five-match series at Saxton Oval, Nelson.

A fine half-century from Devon Conway powered the Kiwis to 177/9 while batting first.

While WI looked down and out at 88/8 in the run chase, stunning knocks from all-rounders Shamar Springer and Romario Shepherd brought them back.

However, the visitors eventually lost by nine runs.

Conway stars for NZ with half-century
Match highlights

New Zealand's innings was powered by Conway's fine 56 at the top.

He shared vital partnerships with Tim Robinson (23) and Rachin Ravindra (26).

However, the WI bowlers made a stunning comeback in the second half of the innings, taking regular wickets as NZ went from 114/1 to 177/9.

Daryl Mitchell contributed with a 41-run knock.

Jason Holder and Matthew Forde took two wickets each, while Springer and Shepherd contributed with one scalp apiece.

Shepherd, Springer fall just short
Game dynamics

In response, the West Indies lost wickets at regular intervals and found themselves at 88/8 in the 13th over.

However, a remarkable ninth-wicket partnership of 78 runs between Shepherd and Springer brought them back into contention.

Ultimately, a catch by Jacob Duffy tilted the game in favor of New Zealand, who won by nine runs.

Shepherd top-scored with 49 while Springer contributed a quickfire 39 off just 20 balls.

Ish Sodhi and Jacob Duffy trapped three batters each.