New Zealand vs West Indies 3rd Test, Day 2: Highlights from Mount Maunganui

Right then, that concludes the West Indies' tour of New Zealand, which saw the Black Caps comprehensively win the series across all three formats. Both teams will now take a well-deserved Christmas break. Following that, cricketing action resumes as the West Indies head to South Africa, while New Zealand tours India. Cheers for joining us, and goodbye for now.

Tom Latham, New Zealand's skipper, reflected on New Zealand's clinical performance throughout the five-day match, particularly given initial uncertainties regarding team balance on Day 1. He emphasized the strategy of maintaining pressure for long periods, believing that securing one wicket on the difficult pitch, characterized by variable bounce, could create further opportunities. This approach proved effective as New Zealand consistently took wickets in clumps, a trend evident even later on the final day. Latham praised the collective effort of the squad in overcoming adversity and injuries, noting the valuable experience gained by debutants and players featuring in their first home games. He expressed satisfaction that the team's ability to adapt to a surface different from their usual playing conditions bodes well for the future of New Zealand cricket and sets a strong benchmark for how they intend to operate. 

West Indies skipper, Roston Chase, reflected on a challenging series, attributing the team's poor results to an inability to maintain good performance for extended periods despite showing promise in patches. He noted the difficulty in adapting quickly to a pitch that was drastically different from the previous two, identifying this as a key learning experience from the tour. Chase also highlighted the positive impact of having the experienced Kemar Roach back in the side, who he felt led from the front both on and off the field. Ultimately, Chase believes the team needs to improve its ability to seize critical moments in games, an area for development he feels could have led to different results in all three matches.

Player of the Series Jacob Duffy reflected positively on his successful year, expressing contentment at his consistent wicket-taking ability and acknowledging the trust placed in him by his captain. He made it clear that he is always willing to bowl long spells at the skipper's discretion, stating he would never say no to his captain and that he considers it a privilege to be allowed to bowl more overs, which he feels increases his chances of taking more wickets.

Player of the Match, Devon Conway, expressed that the magnitude of the victory hadn't quite set in yet and believed it would take some time to fully register what had transpired during the game. He gratefully acknowledged that the team had capitalised on the favourable conditions by batting well on Day 1. Conway reiterated his consistent philosophy of maintaining a positive mindset and focus on fulfilling his role for the team, adding that while opportunities to play in other leagues were welcome, his priority would always be his availability for the New Zealand side.

PRESENTATION ...

Once that partnership was eventually broken, the floodgates opened, and the situation deteriorated rapidly for the West Indies. Wickets kept tumbling, and they found it increasingly difficult to stay in the contest for long. Despite flashes of resilience throughout their batting order, it was not enough to withstand the relentless pressure from the New Zealand bowlers. The Kiwis wrapped up the innings efficiently, sealing a well-deserved victory and an emphatic series win by 323 runs. 

However, the match slipped further away when New Zealand came out in their third innings with the clear intent to stretch their already significant lead. A clinical display saw both Conway and Latham incredibly register another century each, effectively batting the West Indies out of the contest entirely. The visitors' primary objective shifted to simply batting for a draw. The grind began well with a gutsy effort from King and John Campbell, whose partnership towards the end of Day 4 and beginning of Day 5 offered a glimmer of hope that they might just hold on.

In reply, the West Indies displayed commendable fighting spirit and had a fair go at the total. It was Kavem Hodge's batting heroics that truly stood out. Grinding hard at the crease, he scored a brilliant 123, leading a solid batting effort throughout the order, which helped the visitors post a hard-fought 420 in reply. Jacob Duffy was the standout bowler for the Kiwis, picking up four crucial wickets, supported well by Ajaz Patel and Michael Rae. This response from the West Indies provided a flicker of hope that they might be able to salvage something from the match.

New Zealand have clinched a spectacular series triumph, clinching the third Test with a resounding 323-run victory. A 2-0 win that screamed dominance. Their conquest began with a titanic first innings, where they batted voraciously for most of the first two days, piling up an imposing 575. The cornerstone of this fortress was a behemoth 323-run stand between Devon Conway and Tom Latham. Conway thundered to a majestic double ton, Latham hammered a ton of his own, and together, they left the West Indies reeling.

80.3: Jacob Duffy to Jayden Seales, OUT! TIMBER! Duffy gets his 5th off the innings and seals the fate of this contest. Jacob Duffy continues from around the stumps, bowls it around the fourth stump and nips it back into the batter. Jayden Seales had no answer to it as he got beaten and the ball rattled the top of off. New Zealand wins this contest by 323 runs.

80.2: Jacob Duffy to Jayden Seales, On a length, slanting down the leg. Jayden Seales goes for the flick but misses and wear it on his front pad.

80.1: Jacob Duffy to Jayden Seales, Good length around off, shaping away from the batter. Jayden Seales pokes at it with no footwork and gets beaten. 

A new ball will be available for the hosts to take now. New Zealand have opted for the new ball straightaway. Jacob Duffy will have a go with the new ball first up. 

79.6: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Full and on leg, Tevin blocks this off his front foot.

79.5: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Pushed through on leg, Tevin Imlach misses out on the flick. 

79.4: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Full and down the leg, Tevin Imlach goes for the reverse sweep and misses.

79.3: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Straight one, around middle and off. Tevin Imlach gets it edged off the shoulder of his bat to silly point.

79.2: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Full and on off, Tevin Imlach blocks this off his front foot.

79.1: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Fired onto the pads, Tevin Imlach tucks this to square leg.

78.6: Rachin Ravindra to Jayden Seales, Fired into the batter, Jayden Seales keeps it out.

78.5: Rachin Ravindra to Jayden Seales, Tossed up, on off, Jayden Seales drives this to cover. 

Jayden Seales walks out last to bat for West Indies. 

78.4: Rachin Ravindra to Anderson Phillip, OUT! LBW! Drifts one into the batter. Anderson Phillip goes deep into the crease and looks to cut this but the ball comes in with the arm and beats Anderson Phillip for good. AP is hit bang in front of the stumps on his pads and just an appeal was enough for the umpire to raise his finger. Anderson Phillip sends this upstairs just to burn a review, as this was dead plumb. Three reds on the Ball Tracker and Anderson Phillip has to walk back.

78.3: Rachin Ravindra to Anderson Phillip, Tossed up, on off. Anderson Phillip keeps it out off his front foot.

78.2: Rachin Ravindra to Anderson Phillip, Full and on off, Anderson Phillip blocks this one.

78.1: Rachin Ravindra to Anderson Phillip, Full and on off, Anderson Phillip blocks this off his front foot.

77.6: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Fired on the pads, Tevin Imlach pads this to fine leg.

The physio rushes out for a mandatory concussion check but everything looks good with Tevin Imlach. 

77.5: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, OUCH! Tossed up, on leg, the ball lands outside leg, turns away and bounces on the batter. Tevin Imlach hands onto his bak foot and gets hit on the helmet grill. 

77.4: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Tossed up, on leg. Tevin Imlach pads this out.

77.3: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Fired on the pads, Tevin Imlach gets it deflected off the front pad to Glenn Phillips at short leg.

77.2: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Full and on off, Tevin Imlach blocks this off his front foot.

77.1: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Full toss around the pads, Tevin Imlach flicks this to square leg.

Ajaz Patel will be bowling from the other end. 

76.6: Rachin Ravindra to Anderson Phillip, Full and on the pads, Anderson Phillip blocks this around short leg's left.

76.5: Rachin Ravindra to Anderson Phillip, Full and on the pads, Anderson Phillip blocks this out.

76.4: Rachin Ravindra to Anderson Phillip, Drag down on off, Anderson Phillip smashes this to short cover. 

76.3: Rachin Ravindra to Anderson Phillip, Much slower, on middle and leg, turning away from the batter. Anderson Phillip leans low and looks to block but the ball climbs on the batter. Anderson Phillip dropped this around the silly point off his gloves. 

76.2: Rachin Ravindra to Anderson Phillip, Floated on the pads, Anderson Phillip edges this off the inside onto the pads for no run.

76.1: Rachin Ravindra to Anderson Phillip, Pushed through on off, Anderson Phillip plays with soft hands at it. Gets it edged on the ground towards first slip. 

The final session of the 3rd Test is about to begin with Tevin Imlach and Anderson Phillip returning to the crease for the West Indies, facing New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra, who is ready to bowl the first over.

... DAY 5, SESSION 3 ...

Tevin Imlach and Anderson Phillip are holding the fort, for now, not just trying to survive but attempting to play their natural strokes to alleviate some of the pressure. Yet, the situation remains stark. New Zealand needs just two good pieces of cricket, two more wickets, to effectively seal the deal and claim a comprehensive victory. Conversely, the West Indies, with little left in the tank and hopes dwindling, must somehow summon immense grit and determination to bat out the entire final session of the day. We will return for the last session around 2:05 am GMT.

Hope, who had appeared relatively comfortable at the crease until that point, then inexplicably misread a drifting ball that was heading straight for the stumps and offered no shot. A sharp review from Latham sealed his dismissal via an excellent piece of cricketing intuition, injecting further energy and belief into the New Zealand side. The quick succession of wickets continued when Kemar Roach couldn't hold his ground for long, also perishing quickly. The West Indies' position looked increasingly perilous, with their batting resources severely depleted and a substantial amount of time remaining in the day's play.

TEA ON DAY 5! The post-lunch session was a period of absolute dominance for New Zealand, who tightened their grip on the match with a display of disciplined, incisive bowling. Over a painstaking 32 overs, the Kiwis stifled the West Indies batters, conceding a mere 39 runs while capturing three crucial wickets. The session began with Shai Hope and Roston Chase looking to establish a resilient partnership and weather the storm, intent on batting the remainder of the day. However, their aspirations were quickly dismantled. Chase was the first to fall victim to the unyielding pressure, nicking a beautiful delivery from Duffy that bounced just enough off the deck, offering an easy catch to Tom Latham.

75.6: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Quicker one, on off, Tevin Imlach blocks this uppish but just wide of Glenn Phillips at silly point. 

75.5: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Full and on off, Tevin Imlach blocks this out.

75.4: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Tossed up, on off, Tevin Imlach drives this to deep cover for a couple. 

75.3: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Floated into the batter, Tevin Imlach blocks this to mid on.

75.2: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Another one turning away on off, Tevin Imlach rocks back and cuts this to point. Ajaz Patel seems to be setting Imlach for a slider.

75.1: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Full and wide of off, Tevin Imlach leaves it.

74.6: Glenn Phillips to Anderson Phillip, Pushed through on off, Anderson Phillip blocks this one.

74.5: Glenn Phillips to Anderson Phillip, Tossed up, on off, Anderson Phillip drives this to cover.

74.4: Glenn Phillips to Anderson Phillip, The deck spits venom again. Tossed up, on off, the ball lands on a crack and shoots on the batter. Anderson Phillip does well to jam this one.

74.3: Glenn Phillips to Anderson Phillip, Flighted around off, Anderson Phillip goes for the drive but gets beaten. 

74.2: Glenn Phillips to Anderson Phillip, FLoated on off, Anderson Phillip blocks this out.

74.1: Glenn Phillips to Anderson Phillip, Tossed up, on off, Anderson Phillip pushes this to cover.

73.6: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Drifts one in on leg, Tevin Imlach pushes this to the left of Zakary Foulkes at short mid-wicket.

73.5: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Tossed up, on off, Tevin Imlach strides out in front and blocks it out.

73.4: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Pushed through on off, Tevin Imlach defends this well.

73.3: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, FOUR! Slider around the pads, Tevin Imlach hops back inside the crease and flicks this well off the back foot through the mid-wicket region for a boundary. 

73.2: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Too close to cut. Floated around off, Tevin Imlach goes back inside his crease and cuts this to point.

73.1: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Full and wide of off, Tevin Imlach drives this to sweeper cover and declines the run on offer.

72.6: Jacob Duffy to Anderson Phillip, Back of a length around off, Anderson Phillip drops his guard.

72.5: Jacob Duffy to Tevin Imlach, Good length around off, Tevin Imlach pushes this wide to the right of point. A fumble from the fielder and the batters take a single. 

72.4: Jacob Duffy to Tevin Imlach, Short pitched, on leg. Tevin Imlach leaves it by ducking down.

72.3: Jacob Duffy to Tevin Imlach, Duffy comes over the stumps, bowls a short one, into the batter. Tevin Imlach sits under it.

72.2: Jacob Duffy to Tevin Imlach, On a length around off, Tevin Imlach leans low and blocks.

72.1: Jacob Duffy to Tevin Imlach, Short pitched, on leg. Tevin Imlach ducks down. 

71.6: Ajaz Patel to Anderson Phillip, Full and on off, Anderson Phillip strides out in front and keeps it out.

71.5: Ajaz Patel to Anderson Phillip, Short of a length around leg, Anderson Phillip punches this to mid on.

71.4: Ajaz Patel to Anderson Phillip, Fired on off, Anderson Phillip keeps it out.

71.3: Ajaz Patel to Anderson Phillip, Pushed through around off, Anderson Phillip looks to block it but gets beaten as the ball turns away.

71.2: Ajaz Patel to Anderson Phillip, Full toss around off, Anderson Phillip drives this to mid off.

71.1: Ajaz Patel to Anderson Phillip, Much slower, on off, turning away from the batter. Anderson Phillip dead bats it.

70.6: Jacob Duffy to Tevin Imlach, Good length on off, Tevin Imlach blocks this off his back foot.

70.5: Jacob Duffy to Tevin Imlach, Back of a length on the pads, Tevin Imlach tucks this on the bounce to short leg.

70.4: Jacob Duffy to Tevin Imlach, Short and wide of off. Tevin Imlach sways away.

70.3: Jacob Duffy to Tevin Imlach, Short pitched, on leg. Tevin Imlach ducks under it.

70.2: Jacob Duffy to Tevin Imlach, Good length wide of off, Tevin Imlach leaves this as well. 

70.1: Jacob Duffy to Tevin Imlach, On a length wide of off. Tevin Imlach leaves it.

69.6: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Tossed up, on the pads, Tevin Imlach tucks this through mid-wicket for a single. 

69.5: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, That has got to hurt despite protection around the shin. Tossed up, on off, Tevin Imlach drives this straight into the shin of Rachin Ravindra at silly point.

69.4: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Floated around off, Tevin Imlach dabs this through second slip.

69.3: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Short and wide of off, Tevin Imlach rocks back and cuts this to point.

69.2: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Tossed up, around off, Tevin Imlach strides out in front and keeps it out.

69.1: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Floated on off, Tevin Imlach keeps it out.

68.6: Glenn Phillips to Anderson Phillip, Floated around off, Anderson Phillip jams this out.

68.5: Glenn Phillips to Anderson Phillip, Fuller on off, Anderson Phillip blocks it well.

68.4: Glenn Phillips to Anderson Phillip, Anderson Phillip is living dangerously. Tossed up, on middle and off, Anderson Phillip jumps down the track and chips this just behind Jacob Duffy at mid-wicket for a couple. 

68.3: Glenn Phillips to Anderson Phillip, Full and on off, AP blocks it well. 

68.2: Glenn Phillips to Anderson Phillip, Quicker and fuller on off, Anderson Phillip goes deep inside his crease and pushes this to the right of mid-wicket.

68.1: Glenn Phillips to Anderson Phillip, Full and on middle and leg, Anderson Phillip blocks it.

67.6: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Quicker and fuller, on middle and leg. Tevin Imlach blocks this around silly mid on.

67.5: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Tossed up, wide of off, Tevin Imlach doesn't offer any stroke at it.

67.4: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Full and wide of off, Tevin Imlach leaves it.

67.3: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Quicker one, around off, Tevin Imlach punches this to cover.

67.2: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Full and wide of off, Tevin Imlach drives this to point for no run.

67.1: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Tossed up, around off, Tevin Imlach blocks this out.

66.6: Glenn Phillips to Anderson Phillip, FOUR! Touch of class by Anderson Phillip once again. Tossed up, a bit too straight on middle and leg, Anderson Phillip comes inside the line of it and tickles this past the diving short leg to his left and short fine leg to his right for four more.

66.5: Glenn Phillips to Anderson Phillip, 4 BYES! Floater, wide of off, Anderson Phillip throws his bat at it but the ball beats everything and everybody. It goes past the keeper for a boundary behind the stumps.

66.4: Glenn Phillips to Anderson Phillip, Tossed up, on off, Anderson Phillip keeps it out.

66.3: Glenn Phillips to Anderson Phillip, FOUR! Much controlled by Anderson Phillip. Flatter and fuller, going down the leg. Anderson Phillip rocks onto his back foot and tickles this fine to the right of the fielder at short fine leg for a boundary. 

66.2: Glenn Phillips to Anderson Phillip, Full and on off, Anderson Phillip swings at it. Gets it flicked off the inside of his bat to mid-wicket.

66.1: Glenn Phillips to Anderson Phillip, Tossed up, on off, Anderson Phillip defends this one.

65.6: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Pushed through on leg, Tevin Imlach tucks this to square leg.

65.5: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, FOUR! Gloriously drive through the cover. Tossed up, around off, Tevin Imlach gets right on top of the bounce and drives this all along the ground through the cover region for a boundary. 

65.4: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Floated on the pads, Tevin Imlach tucks this to silly mid on and doesn't run for a while but then suddenly gets started. Anderson Phillip was caught ball-watching. A bit of yes-no between the batters. The fielder throws it towards the keeper's end but Tevin Imlach makes his ground. This is referred upstairs for a run-out check. The replay shows that the bat of Tevin Imlach was grounded behind the crease towards the keeper's end. 

65.3: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Full and wide of off, Tevin Imlach pushes this to point for no run.

65.2: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Floated into the batter, Tevin Imlach blocks this around mid-wicket.

65.1: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Flighted, on middle and off, Tevin Imlach presses in front and blocks it.

64.6: Glenn Phillips to Anderson Phillip, Tossed up, around off, Anderson Phillip drives this to the bowler's left for no run.

64.5: Glenn Phillips to Anderson Phillip, Pushed through on middle and leg, Anderson Phillip blocks this back to the bowler.

64.4: Glenn Phillips to Anderson Phillip, Quicker and fuller, around off. Anderson Phillip leaves it.

Anderson Phillip walks out next.

64.3: Glenn Phillips to Kemar Roach, OUT! CASTLED! Flighted around off, turning back into the batter. Kemar Roach goes after it, throws his bat for a drive. Gets it edged off the inside and the ball is chopped back onto the stumps. Kemar Roach departs and West Indies loses their 8th. 

64.2: Glenn Phillips to Kemar Roach, Length dragged back around off, Kemar Roach flashes at it but gets beaten on the outside.

64.1: Glenn Phillips to Kemar Roach, Tossed up, around off, Kemar Roach blocks this off his front foot.

63.6: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Slider, going down the leg. Tevin Imlach flicks this to square leg for no run.

63.5: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Floated on off, Tevin Imlach keeps it with a block off his back foot.

63.4: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Flighted, wide of off, Tevin Imlach offers no stroke at it.

63.3: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Fuller on off, Tevin Imlach keeps it out.

63.2: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Full and wide of off, Tevin Imlach punches this firmly to short cover.

63.1: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Full and wide of off, Tevin Imlach reads this well and leaves it.

62.6: Glenn Phillips to Kemar Roach, Tossed up, a lot wide of off. Kemar Roach goes towards the line of the delivery and jams this around silly point.

62.5: Glenn Phillips to Kemar Roach, Over-spin, on off. Kemar Roach strides towards the pitch of the delivery and blocks.

62.4: Glenn Phillips to Kemar Roach, Pushed through on the pads. Kemar Roach tucks this to square leg.

62.3: Glenn Phillips to Kemar Roach, FOUR! Flighted around odd, Kemar Roach strides right on top of the pitch of the delivery and drives this all along the ground through the cover region for a boundary.

62.2: Glenn Phillips to Kemar Roach, Quicker on off, Kemar Roach leans low and looks to block. Edges this rolling to first slip.

62.1: Glenn Phillips to Kemar Roach, Tossed up, around off, Kemar Roach blocks this one.

Glenn Phillips comes into the attack.

61.6: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, 16th maiden for Ajaz Patel from the 23 he has bowled. Full and on middle and leg, Tevin Imlach flicks this to square leg.

61.5: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Fired onto the pads, Tevin Imlach dabs this around the left of short leg.

61.4: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Pushed through on off, Tevin Imlach drives this to cover for another dot.

61.3: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Fuller around off, Tevin Imlach pushes this to short cover.

61.2: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Drtifting one in, on middle and leg. Tevin Imlach flicks this to mid on.

61.1: Ajaz Patel to Tevin Imlach, Flighted wide of off, Tevin Imlach thinks of cutting this through point but leaves it at the end.

60.6: Michael Rae to Kemar Roach, On a length around off, Kemar Roach edges this off the outside, rolling to backward point.

60.5: Michael Rae to Kemar Roach, Hard length on off, Kemar Roach keeps it out.

60.4: Michael Rae to Kemar Roach, Back of a length on off, Kemar Roach gets behind the line of the delivery and defends.

60.3: Michael Rae to Kemar Roach, On a length around leg, Kemar Roach leaves it.

60.2: Michael Rae to Kemar Roach, Good length around off, Kemar Roach keeps it out.

60.1: Michael Rae to Tevin Imlach, Back of a length around the pads, Tevin Imlach gets it away off his gloves to fine leg for one.

Kemar Roach walks out next.

59.6: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, OUT! Against the run of play, Shai Hope is gone, LBW. Fired around off, Shai Hope offers no stroke at it and gets hit on the front foot. A discussion within the Kiwis' group to take a chance by sending this upstairs and Tom Latham decides just in time to send this upstairs. No stroke was offered, so no need for UltraEdge. The Ball Tracker shows that the ball lands outside off, impacts the shoe of Hope outside the line and would have gone on and hit the off-pole. New Zealand retains the review and West Indies loses a solid-looking Shai Hope.

59.5: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Full and on off, Shai Hope defends this.

59.4: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Full and just wide of off, Shai Hope shuffles across and looks to block but gets beaten. Hope is hit on the back leg and a loud appeal of LBW by the Kiwis but the umpire turns it down. 

59.3: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Pushed full and on off. Shai Hope pushes this back to the bowler.

59.2: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Short of a length on off, turning away. Hope goes deep inside the crease and keeps it out.

59.1: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Full and on off, Shai Hope blocks.

58.6: Michael Rae to Tevin Imlach, On a length, within the stumps. Tevin Imlach leans low and defends this back to the bowler.

58.5: Michael Rae to Tevin Imlach, Good length wide of off, Tevin Imlach leaves it.

58.4: Michael Rae to Tevin Imlach, Short pitched, on off. Tevin Imlach ducks underneath it.

58.3: Michael Rae to Tevin Imlach, Back of a length around off, Tevin Imlach moves away from the line of it and leaves.

58.2: Michael Rae to Tevin Imlach, Hard length on middle and off, Tevin Imlach defends this.

58.1: Michael Rae to Tevin Imlach, Good length around off, Tevin Imlach keeps it out.

57.6: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Tossed up, around off, Shai Hope doesn't offer any stroke on this. Another maiden. 

57.5: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Low full toss, on leg, Shai Hope gently blocks this one as well.

57.4: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Fuller, on middle and leg. Shai Hope blocks this off his front foot.

57.3: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Fired into the stumps once again, on off. Shai Hope jams this out.

57.2: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Fired on off, Shai Hope dead bat it.

57.1: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Pushed through on off, Shai Hope blocks this off his back foot.

56.6: Michael Rae to Tevin Imlach, Back of a length, on off. Tevin Imlach hops up on his toes and pushes this towards extra cover for another dot.

56.5: Michael Rae to Tevin Imlach, On a length, wide of off, Tevin Imlach leaves it. This one kept really low.

56.4: Michael Rae to Tevin Imlach, Good length around off, Tevin Imlach defends this well off the back foot.

56.3: Michael Rae to Tevin Imlach, Back of a length on middle and off, Tevin Imlach rolls his wrists and flicks this to square leg.

56.2: Michael Rae to Tevin Imlach, Good length wide of off, Tevin Imlach leaves it.

56.1: Michael Rae to Tevin Imlach, Pitched up, around off, Tevin Imlach leans onto it and drives this all along the ground through cover for a couple. 

55.6: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Tossed up, wide outside off, Shai Hope defends this.

55.5: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Full and on middle and leg. Shai Hope blocks this as well.

55.4: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Floated around off, Shai Hope plants his back foot deep inside the crease and blocks.

55.3: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Flatter and quicker, around off, turning away. Shai Hope blocks within the line and lets it get past him.

55.2: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Full and on off, Shai Hope goes deep in his crease and blocks it.

55.1: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, A bit too full, on off, Hope jams this out.

54.6: Michael Rae to Tevin Imlach, Full and wide outside off, Tevin Imlach shoulders his arms at it.

54.5: Michael Rae to Tevin Imlach, Good length, on fifth-stump line, Tevin Imlach leaves it all alone.

54.4: Michael Rae to Tevin Imlach, Back of a length, on off, Tevin Imlach blocks this off his back foot, towards mid off.

54.3: Michael Rae to Tevin Imlach, Good length around middle and off, Tevin Imlach keeps it out.

54.2: Michael Rae to Tevin Imlach, Rae hits the hard length, around off. Tevin Imlach covers the line and blocks this to cover.

54.1: Michael Rae to Tevin Imlach, Good length arond off, Tevin Imlach blocks this off his back foot.

Michael Rae comes back into the attack. 

53.6: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Quicker one, around off, Shai Hope goes really deep in his crease and defends this out.

53.5: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Really full, and on off, Shai Hope blocks.

53.4: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Tossed up, around off, Shai Hope leaves it.

53.3: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, IS THAT OUT? Tom Latham has sent this upstairs. Flighted on middle and off, turning a long way away from the batter. Shai Hope looks to loft this inside out over cover but misses. Daryl Mitchell takes it at first slip and the fielding side gets really excited and convinces Latham to send this upstairs. Nothing comes on the UltraEdge and Hope survives. 

53.2: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Much quicker and flatter outside off. Shai Hope dabs this with soft hands, into the ground and bumps to first slip.

53.1: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Tossed up, on off, turning sharply away from the right-hander. Shai Hope goes deep and leaves it.

52.6: Jacob Duffy to Tevin Imlach, Duffy goes full this time, on middle and leg. Tevin Imlach blocks this to mid on.

52.5: Jacob Duffy to Tevin Imlach, Short and on off, Tevin Imlach keeps this out well off his back foot.

52.5: Jacob Duffy to Tevin Imlach, WIDE! A bit too high for the umpire's liking this time. Wide given. 

52.4: Jacob Duffy to Tevin Imlach, Hard length, on off, Tevin Imlach defends this off his front foot to point. 

52.3: Jacob Duffy to Tevin Imlach, On a length around off, Tevin Imlach leaves it.

52.2: Jacob Duffy to Tevin Imlach, Good length on off, Tevin Imlach doesn't offer any stroke at it.

52.1: Jacob Duffy to Tevin Imlach, Short pitched, wide of off, going away as well. Tevin Imlach leaves it.

51.6: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Tossed up, on off, Shai Hope keeps this out as well.

51.5: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Slower, around off, turning away. Shai Hope blocks.

51.4: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Fired wide of off, Shai Hope leaves it.

51.3: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Pushed through wide of off, Shai Hope goes after this with a drive. Gets it edged off the outside towards point.

51.2: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Tossed up, on off, Shai Hope doesn't offer any stroke at it.

51.1: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Full and wide of off, Shai Hope leaves it.

Tevin Imlach walks out next. 

50.6: Jacob Duffy to Roston Chase, OUT! CAUGHT! Duffy strikes again for New Zealand. A sharp bumper, on off, Roston Chase hops up on his toes, looks to block this but wasn't in control at any point. The ball lobs off the glove and finds Tom Latham at second slip. West Indies are 6 down now.

50.5: Jacob Duffy to Roston Chase, Back of a length on off, Roston Chase blocks this well.

50.4: Jacob Duffy to Roston Chase, On a length around off, Roston Chase leaves it.

50.3: Jacob Duffy to Roston Chase, Hits the hard length again, angling down the leg. Roston Chase goes for the flick and misses.

50.2: Jacob Duffy to Roston Chase, Hard length on middle and off, Roston Chase defends this.

50.1: Jacob Duffy to Roston Chase, Back of a length on off, Roston Chase defends this off his back foot.

49.6: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Fired wide of off, Shai Hope leaves it all alone.

49.5: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Quicker and flatter, on off. Shai Hope goes deep insdie his crease and blocks.

49.4: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Full and on off, Shai Hope covers the line and blocks.

49.3: Ajaz Patel to Roston Chase, Full and wide of off, Roston Chase drives this to deep cover for one.

49.2: Ajaz Patel to Roston Chase, Full and on off, Roston Chase defends this one.

49.1: Ajaz Patel to Roston Chase, Floated on off, Roston Chase blocks back to the bowler's left.

48.6: Jacob Duffy to Shai Hope, Back of a length around middle and off, Shai Hope keeps it out as well.

48.5: Jacob Duffy to Shai Hope, On a length around off, Shai Hope blocks this off his front foot.

48.4: Jacob Duffy to Shai Hope, Short again, on middle and leg. Shai Hope ducks down on this as well.

48.3: Jacob Duffy to Shai Hope, Back of a length on leg, Shai Hope tucks this to short leg.

48.2: Jacob Duffy to Roston Chase, Makes Chase a lot uncomfortable here. Short pitched, on leg. Roston Chase gets up on his toes and gets in an awkward position. Tickles this away off the gloves to the fine leg region for a single. 

48.1: Jacob Duffy to Roston Chase, Pitched up, around off, Roston Chase leans onto the pitch of it and drives this through mid off for a couple. 

47.6: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Tossed up, around off, Shai Hope once again covers the line and blocks this out.

47.5: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Floated around off, Shai Hope blocks this well off his back foot.

47.4: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, A tad short and wide of off, Shai Hope rocks back and cuts this to point.

47.3: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Short of a length on off, Shai Hope punches this off his back foot to cover.

47.2: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Floated on the pads, Shai Hope jams this out.

47.1: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Tossed up, wide of off, Shai Hope blocks it.

46.6: Jacob Duffy to Roston Chase, Back of a length around off, Roston Chase hops up on his toes and keeps it out.

46.5: Jacob Duffy to Roston Chase, Good length around off, Roston Chase defends this off his front foot.

46.4: Jacob Duffy to Roston Chase, In the channel, outside off, Roston Chase blocks with the line and gets beaten on the outside.

46.3: Jacob Duffy to Roston Chase, Short again, around off, Roston Chase dabs this to Ajaz Patel at cover.

46.2: Jacob Duffy to Roston Chase, Back of a length around off, Roston Chase hops up on his toes and keeps it out.

46.1: Jacob Duffy to Roston Chase, Good length on middle and off, Roston Chase blocks this to gully.

45.6: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Under-cutter around middle and leg, Shai Hope cronces really low and blocks this.

45.5: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Quicker one, on middle and leg. Shai Hope leans low and blocks.

45.4: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Floated into the batter, Shai Hope dead bats it.

45.3: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Slider on off, Shai Hope gets right on top and jams it out.

45.2: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Fuller on off, Shai Hope keeps it out.

45.1: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Tossed up, on off, Shai Hope blocks it out.

Ajaz Patel to bowl from the othr end. 

44.6: Jacob Duffy to Roston Chase, Good length, wide of off, Roston Chase shoulders his arams at it.

44.5: Jacob Duffy to Shai Hope, Short pitched, around middle and off, Shai Hope gets it away in the gap for one.

44.4: Jacob Duffy to Shai Hope, Good length around off, Shai Hope punches this off his front fot.

44.3: Jacob Duffy to Shai Hope, On a length around middle and leg, going down the leg. Shai Hope goes for the flick but misses.

44.2: Jacob Duffy to Shai Hope, Good length around off, Shai Hope pushes this to point for no run.

44.1: Jacob Duffy to Shai Hope, Short pitched, on leg. Shai Hope ducks under it.

We are back. Shai Hope and Roston Chase have walked out to bat for West Indies. Jacob Duffy will be bowling thr first over of this session.

... DAY 5, SESSION 2 ...

Jacob Duffy exploited conditions well under overcast conditions and got the big wicket of King. John Campbell followed him throughout a reckless shot. One brought two as West Indies lost a couple of more wickets, eventually losing half of their side. The pitch has started to open up, the cracks are visible and New Zealand are making the most of it. West Indies have the skipper and Shai Hope to rely on but can they bat through two sessions as the possibility of winning looks uncertain now? A big post-Lunch session is coming up. Join us for the second session at 12.40 am GMT. Cheers!

No wickets in the first hour, five wickets in the next hour. New Zealand have turned things around completely and are on the verge of sealing the series. Starting the day at 43/0 and needing a daunting 419 more runs to win, the West Indies' resistance crumbled in the face of a relentless New Zealand bowling attack. The final day began with hope for the visitors as Brandon King looked aggressive, but the momentum shifted once Jacob Duffy came back for another spell. 

43.6: Ajaz Patel to Roston Chase, Floats it on the leg side. Roston Chase pads it and the ball bounces on the deck. LUNCH!

43.5: Ajaz Patel to Roston Chase, Tossed up on middle, in line of the stumps. Roston Chase blocks it to square leg.

43.4: Ajaz Patel to Roston Chase, Pushes it very full and on middle, it is hit back to the bowler.

43.3: Ajaz Patel to Roston Chase, This is full and on the pads, skiddy length. Roston Chase pads it away and it rolls on the off side.

43.2: Ajaz Patel to Roston Chase, Well down the leg side, Roston Chase leaves it alone.

43.1: Ajaz Patel to Roston Chase, Floats it full and on the pads, Chase pads it on the deck.

42.6: Jacob Duffy to Shai Hope, Bangs it short and on middle, Shai Hope ducks under it.

42.5: Jacob Duffy to Shai Hope, Pushes it full and around off, Shai Hope drops it to cover.

42.4: Jacob Duffy to Roston Chase, This is full and on middle, Roston Chase clips it to square leg for a single.

42.3: Jacob Duffy to Roston Chase, Back of a length, outside off. Roston Chase has a poke at it but misses.

Roston Chase walks in.

42.2: Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves, OUT! GONE! Another one bites the dust! A good length delivery, around off, nips back in a touch. Justin Greaves half-presses in an attempt to defend but gets a thick outside edge to first slip where Daryl Mitchell plucks it right above the ground. The umpire wants to take it upstairs for a cleaner look and is satisfied. 

Is that a clean catch?

42.2: Jacob Duffy to Shai Hope, Bangs it short, outside off, shapes away off the cracks. Hope ducks and the ball flies away past the keeper for a single.

42.1: Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves, This is full and on the leg side, Justin Greaves tries to clip but edges it to the left of the keeper. Tom Blundell dives and gets both hands on it but fails to hold on. Will go down as a chance.

41.6: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Flat and well across the batter, outside off. Hope leaves it alone.

41.5: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, This is ful and on middle, eased to mid on.

41.4: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, That was close! Tossed up on leg, Shai Hope pads it away. Was close to pitching in the line.

41.3: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Flat and on leg, turning in. Hope goes back and tucks it to mid-wicket.

41.2: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, This is full and on the leg side, Shai Hope pads it away.

41.1: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Tossed up on the pads, Shai Hope nudges it to mid-wicket.

40.6: Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves, BEAUTY! Jacob Duffy bowls it very full and around off, nips away a touch. Justin Greaves is squared up as he tries to defend.

40.5: Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves, Tad fuller and angling on off, Justin Greaves leans and blocks it out.

40.4: Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves, A proper bouncer, around off, Justin Greaves sits down.

40.3: Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves, Bangs it short and around off, Justin Greaves ducks under it.

40.2: Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves, This is full and in line of the stumps. Justin Greaves stays back to defend it out.

40.1: Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves, On a length and around off, Justin Greaves blocks it out.

39.6: Ajaz Patel to Justin Greaves, THREE BYES! Pushes it full and down the leg side, Justin Greaves tries to pad it away but misses and it rolls past the keeper as the ball stays low, to fine leg for three runs.

39.5: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Very full and on middle, Shai Hope leans and pushes it to cover for a single.

39.4: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Flat and well down leg, Shai Hope prods and pads it on the deck.

39.3: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Down leg, Shai Hope defends with his pads in the way.

39.2: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Well down the leg side, Shai Hope again pads it on the leg side.

39.1: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Too full and on the leg side. Shai Hope pads it away.

38.6: Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves, Very full and around off, Justin Greaves dead bats it.

38.5: Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves, A bouncer on middle, Justin Greaves ducks under it.

38.4: Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves, Touch fuller and drifting in around off, Justin Greaves blocks it to cover.

38.3: Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves, Back of a length and on middle, Justin Greaves clips it to mid-wicket.

Justin Greaves walks in.

38.2: Jacob Duffy to Alick Athanaze, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Another one bites the dust! It's Alick Athanaze this time! Jacob Duffy pushes it full and bowls in the channel, just around off. Alick Athanaze presses forward to drive but gets an outside edge to the keeper, who makes no mistake. New Zealand are on a roll.

38.1: Jacob Duffy to Alick Athanaze, Short of a length and outside off. Alick Athanaze hops and taps it to gully.

37.6: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Very full, flighted on leg, Shai Hope leans and blocks it solidly.

37.5: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Flighted, on leg, Shai Hope pads it on the leg side. Another dot.

37.4: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Very full and down leg again. Shai Hope keeps it out off his pads.

37.3: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Almost in line of the stumps, on leg. Shai Hope pads it back to Patel.

37.2: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Too full and on the leg side, Shai Hope pads it away on the leg side.

37.1: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Tossed up, down leg, turning in. Shai Hope pads it away.

36.6: Jacob Duffy to Alick Athanaze, Was that a chance? Maybe didn't carry! Short of a length and around off, Alick Athanaze pulls it hard to mid-wicket where Kane Williamson dives forward and picks up on a bounce.

36.5: Jacob Duffy to Alick Athanaze, On a length and on middle, Alick Athanaze defends it to mid on.

36.4: Jacob Duffy to Alick Athanaze, Touch fuller, outside off, Alick Athanaze crunches it through point for a couple of runs. He is off the mark.

36.3: Jacob Duffy to Alick Athanaze, Bangs it short and on middle, Alick Athanaze ducks under it.

36.2: Jacob Duffy to Alick Athanaze, Back of a length, outside off. Alick Athanaze shoulders arms to it.

36.1: Jacob Duffy to Alick Athanaze, On a length and around off, Alick Athanaze drops it to cover.

35.6: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Tossed up on middle, Shai Hope tucks it to mid-wicket.

35.5: Ajaz Patel to Alick Athanaze, Bye! Flat and turning in sharply, outside off. Alick Athanaze tries to cut but bottom edges it past the stumps and it hits the pads of the keeper as it rolls away. The replay shows there was no bat. A bye is taken.

35.4: Ajaz Patel to Kavem Hodge, OUT! TAKEN! What a catch by Rachin Ravindra! He picks the centurion for a duck! West Indies under pressure now. Tossed up down the leg side, could have easily left it but Hodge leans across to defend and gets an inside edge to the left of short leg, Rachin Ravindra stretches his left hand out and palms it away, behind but he turns quickly and picks ot on his second attempt with his body hands. 

35.3: Ajaz Patel to Kavem Hodge, Fuller and down the leg side. Hodge sweeps it to short fine leg.

35.2: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Shai Hope is off the mark as he pushes it down to mid on.

35.1: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Tossed up, on the leg side, Hope sweeps it to short fine leg.

34.6: Jacob Duffy to Kavem Hodge, Touch fuller and slanting in around off, blocked well.

34.5: Jacob Duffy to Kavem Hodge, This is full and on middle and off, Hodge defends beside his pads.

34.4: Jacob Duffy to Kavem Hodge, Touch fuller, outside off, Hodge has a poke at it and splices his shot to the slip cordon.

34.3: Jacob Duffy to Kavem Hodge, Into the surface, on leg. Hodge ducks under it.

34.2: Jacob Duffy to Kavem Hodge, A good length delivery, around off, Hodge defends it out.

34.1: Jacob Duffy to Kavem Hodge, Length ball, outside off, Hodge shoulders arms to it.

33.6: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Patel pushes it very full and down leg. Hope is late to get his leg away and gets in a tangle as he keeps it out.

33.5: Ajaz Patel to Shai Hope, Fuller and on leg, turning away. Hope clears his front leg and blocks it out.

Shai Hope is the new man in.

33.4: Ajaz Patel to John Campbell, OUT! TAKEN! Never in doubt when Glenn Phillips is under the ball. What was that from Campbell? A spread field and he tries to take on long on. Campbell gets on his knee and smashes it down where Glenn Phillips tracksback and takes it over his head. Tumbles on the ground but keeps hold off it. Two wickets in two overs. 

33.3: Ajaz Patel to John Campbell, Tossed up on middle, Campbell leans and dead bats it.

33.2: Ajaz Patel to John Campbell, Ajaz Patel tosses it up, full and around off, Campbell prods and blocks.

33.1: Ajaz Patel to John Campbell, Too full and outside off, spinning in. Campbell defends it out.

32.6: Jacob Duffy to Kavem Hodge, Length ball and around off, nipping in. Kavem Hodge blocks.

Kavem Hodge walks in next.

32.5: Jacob Duffy to Brandon King, OUT! TAKEN! Kiwis' prime bowler does it again. A big wicket as Brandon King goes. Bangs it short and directs it on leg, Brandon King gets in a tangle as he tries to tap it back but gets hit on the gloves. The ball lobs it to the slip cordon where Glenn Phillips takes a dolly. 

32.4: Jacob Duffy to Brandon King, A bouncer climbs on the leg side. Brandon King ducks under it.

32.3: Jacob Duffy to Brandon King, FOUR! Another boundary! Overpitched, outside off. Brandon King digs it out well, hits it through extra cover for a boundary.

32.2: Jacob Duffy to Brandon King, Good length delivery, outside off, Brandon King plays it to cover.

32.1: Jacob Duffy to Brandon King, FOUR! Good shot! Back of a length, outside off. Brandon King bends back and dabs it behind point for a boundary. 

31.6: Ajaz Patel to John Campbell, Quick and flat, outside off. Campbell rocks back to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

31.5: Ajaz Patel to John Campbell, FOUR! Ajaz Patel pushes it full and wide of off. Campbell smashes it down to long off for a boundary. 

31.4: Ajaz Patel to Brandon King, Flat and outside off, angled away. Brandon King knocks it to cover for one.

31.3: Ajaz Patel to Brandon King, Floated full and on middle, Brandon King defends well.

31.2: Ajaz Patel to Brandon King, Fuller delivery on middle, Brandon King prods and defends it out.

31.1: Ajaz Patel to Brandon King, Slightly short and on the leg side. Brandon King looks to pull but misses.

DRINKS! West Indies pass the first hour without losing any wickets but the cracks have opened up and it's more difficult to bat than it was in the past four days. West Indies have done well so far and need to apply themselves to stay unhurt in the next hour.

30.6: Michael Rae to John Campbell, Too full and on middle, slanting in. Campbell plays it to mid on.

30.5: Michael Rae to John Campbell, Slants in touch fuller and on middle, Campbell keeps it out on the leg side.

30.4: Michael Rae to John Campbell, Well outside off, easily left by Campbell.

30.3: Michael Rae to John Campbell, On a nagging length and around off, Campbell taps it back to the bowler.

30.2: Michael Rae to John Campbell, Too full and around off, this is clipped to mid-wicket.

30.1: Michael Rae to John Campbell, Michael Rae serves it on a length and slanting on middle and leg. Campbell looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads.

29.6: Ajaz Patel to Brandon King, Pushes it full and on the pads, Brandon King leans and blocks it on the deck.

29.5: Ajaz Patel to Brandon King, Flights a bit, on middle, Brandon King rocks back and plays it on the deck.

29.4: Ajaz Patel to Brandon King, Fuller length delivery on middle, no turn. Brandon King prods and blocks it out.

29.3: Ajaz Patel to Brandon King, Bowls it full and down the leg side, Brandon King leaves it alone.

29.2: Ajaz Patel to Brandon King, Flat and on leg, turning away. Brandon King goes back and taps it to mid-wicket.

29.1: Ajaz Patel to Brandon King, Fuller ball, around off, Brandon King defends it out.

28.6: Michael Rae to John Campbell, Bowls it on a length, outside off, Campbell shoulders arms to it.

28.5: Michael Rae to John Campbell, Fuller delivery on middle, Campbell nudges it to mid-wicket. 

28.4: Michael Rae to John Campbell, Shorter and outside off, Campbell gets his pad across and leaves it.

28.3: Michael Rae to John Campbell, Slides it down the leg side, Campbell looks to flick but misses it.

28.2: Michael Rae to John Campbell, This is full and around off, Campbell looks to drive it straight but gets an outside edge to third slip where Glenn Phillips picks on a bounce.

28.1: Michael Rae to John Campbell, Oh, a brain-fade moment for Campbell! A good length ball, around off, nips back in sharply. Campbell shoulders arms and wears it on the pads. An appeal for LBW and up goes the finger. Campbell has a word with King and takes it upstairs. Ball Tracking shows it misses the stumps. Oh, that was well over the stumps. 

27.6: Ajaz Patel to John Campbell, Flights it around off, this is nudged to mid-wicket for a single.

27.5: Ajaz Patel to Brandon King, Pushes it full and on middle, Brandon King sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.

27.4: Ajaz Patel to Brandon King, Flights a bit, fuller and on middle, Brandon King leans and blocks well.

27.3: Ajaz Patel to Brandon King, Tossed up, slower in the air around off, blocked out.

27.2: Ajaz Patel to Brandon King, Floats it on the pads. Brandon King fails to flick and gets hit on the pads. 

27.1: Ajaz Patel to Brandon King, Too full and on middle and leg, Brandon King defends in front of his pads.

26.6: Michael Rae to John Campbell, Length and outside off, left alone easily.

26.5: Michael Rae to John Campbell, Too full, outside off. Campbell presses forward and defends it out.

26.4: Michael Rae to John Campbell, Serves it full and slanting around off. Campbell solidly blocks it out.

26.3: Michael Rae to John Campbell, Very full and outside off, this is pushed to cover.

26.2: Michael Rae to John Campbell, A length ball, around off, nipping in. Campbell fails to defend and gets hit on the pads.

26.1: Michael Rae to John Campbell, Shorter delivery, outside off, Campbell covers his stumps and lets it go.

25.6: Ajaz Patel to Brandon King, Tossed up, around off, Brandon King prods and blocks.

25.5: Ajaz Patel to Brandon King, An arm ball, full and on middle, Brandon King leans and blocks.

25.4: Ajaz Patel to John Campbell, Tossed up, around off, Campbell sweeps it through mid-wicket for a single.

25.3: Ajaz Patel to John Campbell, Way outside off, straightens up. Campbell leaves it.

25.2: Ajaz Patel to John Campbell, Well outside off, turning in. Campbell goes back and across and leaves it alone. It was well outside the line.

25.1: Ajaz Patel to John Campbell, Tossed up, outside off. Campbell steps across, behind the line and defends with the turn.

24.6: Michael Rae to Brandon King, On a length and on top of off, defended out.

24.5: Michael Rae to John Campbell, Back of a length and around off, nips in sharply. Campbell tries to defend but gloves it to square leg for a single.

24.4: Michael Rae to John Campbell, Short in length and on off, pulled to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

24.3: Michael Rae to John Campbell, This one comes with the angle by a long way. Campbell makes a brave leave and the ball rolls just past the stumps.

24.2: Michael Rae to John Campbell, Drags his length back by a bit, outside off, Campbell looks to defend but the angle takes the outside edge to second slip. The catch is taken on a bounce.

24.1: Michael Rae to John Campbell, Michael Rae serves it full and on off, Campbell knocks it to point.

23.6: Ajaz Patel to Brandon King, Flights it full and on middle, Brandon King defends it back to the bowler.

23.5: Ajaz Patel to Brandon King, Drifts in a full ball, around off, blocked again.

23.4: Ajaz Patel to Brandon King, Pushes it full and angling on middle, blocked out.

23.3: Ajaz Patel to John Campbell, Very full and around off, Campbell sweeps it to short fine leg for one.

23.2: Ajaz Patel to John Campbell, This one holds its line, outside off. Campbell looks to push it but misses.

23.1: Ajaz Patel to John Campbell, Ajaz Patel bowls in the rough outside off and it turns in sharply. Campbell looks to punch but misses and gets hit on the pads. An appeal for LBW but the impact was outside the line.

22.6: Michael Rae to Brandon King, FOUR! Length ball, well outside off, Brandon King punches it hard through covers for a boundary.

22.5: Michael Rae to Brandon King, Tad fuller and on middle, Brandon King tucks it to square leg.

22.4: Michael Rae to Brandon King, Shorter and outside off, left alone.

22.3: Michael Rae to Brandon King, Extra bounce and pace! Angles it on the pads. Brandon King looks to flick but gets hit on the gloves and it rolls to cover.

22.2: Michael Rae to Brandon King, Back of a length and on middle, climbs a bit and King wears it on the pads as he tries to flick.

22.1: Michael Rae to Brandon King, On off, this is full. Brandon King drives well but straight to mid off.

21.6: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, Full and outside off, Campbell shoulders arms to it.

21.5: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, Serves it full and on middle and leg, flicked to mid-wicket.

21.4: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, Drags his length much back and bowls on off, Campbell ducks under it.

21.3: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, On a length and around off, Campbell hops and plays it back to the bowler.

21.2: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, FOUR! Campbell hits his first boundary in 64 deliveries. Overpitched on middle, Campbell crunches it down past mid on for a boundary.

21.1: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, Short of a length and around off, Campbell blocks it to cover.

20.6: Michael Rae to Brandon King, Drifts in a length ball on middle and leg. Brandon King keeps it out on the leg side.

20.5: Michael Rae to Brandon King, FOUR! Fine shot from King! Brings up his fifty as well. Has resumed with the same intent he ended last night. Touch fuller and drifting on leg, Brandon King clips it behind square leg for a boundary.

20.4: Michael Rae to Brandon King, Length ball on middle, Brandon King tucks it to mid-wicket.

20.3: Michael Rae to Brandon King, Length ball on top of off, defended to cover.

20.2: Michael Rae to Brandon King, FOUR! Whipped away! Back of a length and around off, stays a bit low. Brandon King wrists it away through mid-wicket and it rolls to the fence.

20.1: Michael Rae to Brandon King, Pushes it full and around off, nipping back in. Brandon King defends off the inner half to mid-wicket.

19.6: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, A length ball, around the sixth stump line. Campbell drops it to cover. He looks for a single but is sent back.

19.5: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, This is full and outside off. Campbell blocks it back to the bowler.

19.4: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, Tad fuller and slanting around off. Campbell defends as he gets his front foot out.

19.3: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, Length ball on top of off. Campbell taps it back to Duffy.

19.2: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, Bangs it short, outside off, Campbell ducks under it.

19.1: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, Short of a length and on middle, Campbell turns it to mid-wicket.

18.6: Michael Rae to Brandon King, FOUR! 50 up for West Indies! Overpitched, outside off. Brandon King leans and smashes it through covers for a boundary.

18.5: Michael Rae to Brandon King, A length ball on middle, Brandon King solidly blocks it out.

18.4: Michael Rae to Brandon King, JUST SHORT! Michael Rae serves it full and outside off, in the channel. Brandon King leans a bit to defend but gets a thick outside edge to second slip where Tom Latham picks up on a bounce.

Michael Rae is on his haunches as he stops with his left foot. Oh, the replay shows as he tries to bend and stop the ball. His left-knee collides with the right-knee. The physio is out.

18.3: Michael Rae to Brandon King, Pushes it full and around off, Brandon King drives it back to Rae, who stops it with his left foot.

18.2: Michael Rae to Brandon King, Rae drops it short and around off, Brandon King looks to pull but gets a top edge to fine leg, well wide of Jacob Duffy there. Two runs.

18.1: Michael Rae to Brandon King, This is full and around off, Brandon King defends it to cover.

17.6: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, Angles in a length ball, around off, Campbell gets in a tangle as he tries to defend, presses forward and almost gets beaten there.

17.5: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, Short in length and around off, Campbell gets on his toes to defend.

17.4: Jacob Duffy to Brandon King, Length ball on middle, this is clipped to square leg for a single.

17.3: Jacob Duffy to Brandon King, Touch fuller, attacking the stumps. Brandon King defends it out.

17.2: Jacob Duffy to Brandon King, On the shorter delivery, nips in on middle, Brandon King tries to fend it away but gets hit on the body.

17.1: Jacob Duffy to Brandon King, Jacob Duffy begins with a shorter delivery, outside off, Brandon King leaves it alone.

16.6: Michael Rae to John Campbell, Bowls it well outside off, Campbell shoulders arms to it.

16.5: Michael Rae to John Campbell, Pushes it full and outside off, Campbell nicely defends it to point.

16.4: Michael Rae to John Campbell, Michael Rae goes full and just outside off, Campbell watches it all the way to the keeper.

16.3: Michael Rae to John Campbell, Back of a length, outside off and comes with the angle. Campbell tries to defend but gets beaten.

16.2: Michael Rae to Brandon King, On a length and on middle. Brandon King tries to defend but the ball nips in and he edges it to square leg for a single.

16.1: Michael Rae to Brandon King, Serves it very full and on middle, Brandon King flicks it to mid-wicket.

All set for action. The players are out in the middle. John Campbell and Brandon King to resume their innings. Michael Rae to bowl first...

It is a massive final day at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui! History has already been written by Devon Conway (who became the first New Zealander to score a double-century and a century in the same Test) and Tom Latham, whose twin hundreds have set a mountainous target for the visitors. However, that doesn’t matter right now as West Indies gave a tough fight in the last hour by playing without losing any wickets. The openers have to do it again. They have to give a good start if West Indies want to push for the win. A draw is also possible but as the visitors are trailing, expect them to give a tough fight in the final day. Stay tuned.

Good morning and a warm welcome to the fifth and final day of this riveting Test match between New Zealand and the West Indies! As we arrive at the culmination of four intense days of cricket, the stage is set for a classic final-day showdown. With the pitch offering variable bounce and the series lead potentially hanging in the balance, both teams have everything to play for. Whether the Black Caps can find the breakthrough moments with the ball or the Windies can replicate their historic resilience to secure a result, we are in for a fascinating three sessions of Test cricket.

Day 5...

In the chase, West Indies had to bat through a tricky period. Brandon King showed his class by delivering some gorgeous shots while his compatriot, John Campbell, trusted his defense to see the day off. So, the equation is simple as we move to the final day. West Indies need 419 runs to win, while New Zealand need 10 wickets. A draw could be a possible result as well. Join us for the action of Day 5 at 3.30 am IST (10 pm GMT, previous day). Tune in an hour early for the build-up. Cheers.

New Zealand batting coach Luke Ronchi is up for a chat. He praises the team's sustained consistency and elite mindset, how the players have adapted to and enjoyed the batting conditions. Mentions the declaration was a calculated move designed to provide the bowlers with sufficient time to take ten wickets while also denying the West Indies enough time to chase the target. 

New Zealand had a 155-run lead starting the third innings. Dictating the play, the openers started cautiously and scored at a brisk rate. However, once the ball got soft, runs started to come by and eventually, Devon Conway and Tom Latham made history by both scoring centuries in both innings. Both fell right after scoring their tons but having laid the foundation, Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson came in with intent and scored 72 runs off just 37 balls together. 

In the morning session, New Zealand quickly wrapped up the tail. Jacob Duffy led the attack, quickly removing the tail in the first hour and finishing with the figures of 4/86. West Indies were bowled out for 420. Kavem Hodge remained the hero for the visitors, finishing unbeaten on 123. 

A 16-over phase for West Indies to see it off and they have done well to negotiate it without losing any wickets. The pitch has remained true for the batters throughout and despite the odd deliveries bouncing a bit or staying low, West Indies have played well to end the day. However, to level the series, West Indies need 419 runs to win and Day 5 is well set with all three results possible. 

15.6: Ajaz Patel to John Campbell, Third maiden by Ajaz Patel and that will be STUMPS! Too full and on middle, Campbell blocks it back to the bowler.

15.5: Ajaz Patel to John Campbell, Too full and outside off, driven to cover.

15.4: Ajaz Patel to John Campbell, Flat and wide of off. Campbell covers his stumps and lets it go.

15.3: Ajaz Patel to John Campbell, Slows up the pace and pushes it wide of off, turning in. Campbell leans across to defend but inside edges it just past the leg pole.

15.2: Ajaz Patel to John Campbell, Looped up, full and around off, Campbell leans and defends it well.

15.1: Ajaz Patel to John Campbell, Bowls it full and wide of off. Campbell leaves it alone.

14.6: Michael Rae to Brandon King, Length ball, outside off, Brandon King drops it to cover. 

14.5: Michael Rae to Brandon King, Pushes it very full and around off, Brandon King plays a nice looking drive to mid off.

14.4: Michael Rae to Brandon King, Michael Rae bowls it short and outside off, it is left alone.

14.3: Michael Rae to Brandon King, A slower bumper into the surface on off, Brandon King hops and taps it back to Rae.

14.2: Michael Rae to Brandon King, Well outside off, Brandon King lets it go.

14.1: Michael Rae to Brandon King, A good length delivery, drifting onto the pads. Brandon King looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.

13.6: Ajaz Patel to John Campbell, Consecutive maidens by Patel! Fuller and on middle, Campbell goes back to defend.

13.5: Ajaz Patel to John Campbell, Angles in a length ball from wide of the crease, Campbell flicks it to square leg.

13.4: Ajaz Patel to John Campbell, This is full and around off, Campbell leans to defend but slices it to point.

13.3: Ajaz Patel to John Campbell, Floated full and on off, Campbell punches it down to mid on.

13.2: Ajaz Patel to John Campbell, Pushes it full and around off, spinning in. Campbell defends with the turn on the leg side.

A halt in play as there is an issue with the sight screen. A red patch has appeared on the display. All sorted out now. 

13.1: Ajaz Patel to John Campbell, Tossed up on middle, turning in. Campbell tucks it to square leg.

12.6: Michael Rae to Brandon King, A nip-backer, length delivery on leg, Brandon King is late as he tries to clip it away. 

12.5: Michael Rae to John Campbell, A single as Campbell works it to deep square leg.

12.4: Michael Rae to John Campbell, Brings the stumps into play, this is on leg, Campbell wears one on the pads as he tries to flick.

12.3: Michael Rae to John Campbell, Length ball, just outside off. Campbell covers his stumps and lets it go.

12.2: Michael Rae to John Campbell, Shapes down a length ball on leg, Campbell lets it go. Excellent grab from Tom Blundell behind the sticks.

12.1: Michael Rae to John Campbell, Short in length and slanting in from Michael Rae from around the wicket. Campbell defends on his toes.

11.6: Ajaz Patel to Brandon King, Very full and floated on middle, Brandon King leans and blocks.

11.5: Ajaz Patel to Brandon King, Pushes it full, wide of off, played back to the bowler.

11.4: Ajaz Patel to Brandon King, Bowls it flat and outside off, left alone.

11.3: Ajaz Patel to Brandon King, Angles in a full ball on middle and leg, Brandon King keeps it out on the leg side.

11.2: Ajaz Patel to Brandon King, Flights it full and outside off, Brandon King nicely drives but to mid off.

11.1: Ajaz Patel to Brandon King, Tossed up on middle, Brandon King defends on the deck.

10.6: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, Shorter delivery, around off, Campbell solidly blocks it out.

10.5: Jacob Duffy to Brandon King, Back of a length and on middle, Brandon King clips it to square leg for one.

10.4: Jacob Duffy to Brandon King, Ouch! A scrambled seam delivery into the surface on off, Brandon King tries to sway away but is late and wears it on the helmet. The physio is out for the concussion protocol. Brandon King is alright!

10.3: Jacob Duffy to Brandon King, Length ball, around off, defended out.

10.2: Jacob Duffy to Brandon King, FOUR BYES! Bangs it short and it climbs off the surface, well over King and the keeper for a boundary. 

10.1: Jacob Duffy to Brandon King, Back of a length and on top of off, Brandon King drops it to cover.

9.6: Zakary Foulkes to John Campbell, Short in length and outside off, Campbell shoulders arms to it.

9.5: Zakary Foulkes to John Campbell, Length ball, outside off, Campbell drops it to cover.

9.4: Zakary Foulkes to John Campbell, A bouncer around off, Campbell leaves it alone.

9.3: Zakary Foulkes to John Campbell, Good length delivery, climbs outside off. Campbell taps it late to point.

9.2: Zakary Foulkes to John Campbell, Slides it full and down the leg side. Campbell looks to flick it away but misses.

9.1: Zakary Foulkes to Brandon King, Back of a length and on leg, tucked to square leg for a single.

8.6: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, Outside off, Campbell lets it go.

8.5: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, Almost! Length delivery, outside off, nips in late and goes past the off pole as Campbell shoulders arms.

8.4: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, Short in length and around off, comes with the angle. Campbell sways away from it in the last moment.

8.3: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, Bowls an in-angler, around off on a length. Campbell squeezes out late and splices it to gully.

8.2: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, Touch fuller and outside off, no movement. Campbell taps it to point.

8.1: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, Short and outside off, Campbell shoulders arms to it.

7.6: Zakary Foulkes to John Campbell, Angles it on the pads, tucked to mid-wicket for a quick single.

7.5: Zakary Foulkes to John Campbell, Skiddy fuller delivery on middle, Campbell eases it back to the bowler.

7.4: Zakary Foulkes to John Campbell, Slants in a full ball on middle, Campbell defends on the leg side.

7.3: Zakary Foulkes to John Campbell, Too full and close to the off pole. Campbell blocks well.

7.2: Zakary Foulkes to John Campbell, Zakary Foulkes attacks the stumps with a length ball, defended out.

7.1: Zakary Foulkes to John Campbell, On a length and around off, Campbell taps it to point.

6.6: Jacob Duffy to Brandon King, Length delivery, around off, Brandon King blocks it out.

6.5: Jacob Duffy to Brandon King, FOUR! Boundaries flowing! Shorter and outside off, Brandon King punches on his toes to point and beats the fielder there for four runs.

6.4: Jacob Duffy to Brandon King, Back of a length and on middle, Brandon King hops and blocks.

6.3: Jacob Duffy to Brandon King, FOUR! Superb so far from King! He is not messing around! Outside off, fuller and Brandon King crunches it through covers for a boundary.

6.2: Jacob Duffy to Brandon King, Slides it on the pads, Brandon King clips it to deep square leg for a couple of runs.

6.1: Jacob Duffy to Brandon King, FOUR! Another boundary for King! Nagging length delivery, outside off. Brandon King half presses and punches it past cover for a boundary. 

5.6: Zakary Foulkes to John Campbell, A good length delivery, around off and nips back in slightly. Campbell leans to defend but inside edges it on the leg side.

5.5: Zakary Foulkes to John Campbell, Keeps it short and outside off, Campbell leaves it alone.

5.4: Zakary Foulkes to John Campbell, Short of a length, outside off, John Campbell shoulders arms to it.

5.3: Zakary Foulkes to Brandon King, A single now as Brandon King works it past cover.

5.2: Zakary Foulkes to Brandon King, FOUR! Brandon King is in business. Tad fuller and outside off, Brandon King lunges across and punches it past cover for a boundary.

5.1: Zakary Foulkes to Brandon King, Full and outside off, it is left alone.

4.6: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, This is full and on middle, Campbell defends it to mid on.

4.5: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, Tad fuller and slanting around the off pole, defended out.

4.4: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, An inswinger but Jacob Duffy bowls a bit too wide, Campbell easily pushes it away to cover.

4.3: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, Back of a length, outside off, comes with an angle. Campbell lets it go.

4.2: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, A proper bouncer, angling on middle, Campbell sits down.

4.1: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, Short and outside off, Campbell shoulders arms.

3.6: Zakary Foulkes to Brandon King, FOUR! Anything full is being punished! Around off, touch fuller and Brandon King steps down to drive it past cover. Rachin Ravindra runs behind but to no avail.

3.5: Zakary Foulkes to Brandon King, Drags the length back and bowls it outside off, Brandon King looks to defend on his toes but misses.

3.4: Zakary Foulkes to Brandon King, FOUR! Back-to-back! Zakary Foulkes goes full and wide of off, Brandon King leans and drives it through covers for a boundary.

3.3: Zakary Foulkes to Brandon King, FOUR! Crunched! Brandon King sees width on the off side and leans across. He smashes it over point for a boundary.

3.2: Zakary Foulkes to Brandon King, A bouncer, outside off. Brandon King ducks under it.

3.1: Zakary Foulkes to Brandon King, A good length delivery, around the fourth pole. Brandon King defends.

2.6: Jacob Duffy to Brandon King, THREE RUNS! Goes full and around off, Brandon King punches it over Duffy and down the ground for three runs.

2.5: Jacob Duffy to Brandon King, Bangs it short and on middle, Brandon King ducks under it.

2.4: Jacob Duffy to Brandon King, Slightly short and shaping away, outside off, Brandon King swivels and tries to pull but misses.

2.3: Jacob Duffy to Brandon King, Angles in a length ball on middle and leg, Brandon King nudges it to mid-wicket.

2.2: Jacob Duffy to Brandon King, Jacob Duffy serves it close to the off pole, on a length. Brandon King blocks it to cover.

2.1: Jacob Duffy to Brandon King, Touch fuller and in line of the stumps. Brandon King blocks it out.

1.6: Zakary Foulkes to Brandon King, West Indies are underway! Fuller delivery on off, this is pushed to mid off where the fielder dives to his right and parries it to mid on. A single.

1.5: Zakary Foulkes to Brandon King, Touch fuller and on middle and off. Brandon King solidly blocks it out.

1.4: Zakary Foulkes to Brandon King, Bowls a bumper, around off, Brandon King leaves it alone.

1.3: Zakary Foulkes to Brandon King, Back of a length and dies a bit off the surface. King tries to push it away but misses it.

1.2: Zakary Foulkes to Brandon King, A good length ball, around off, King defends right under his eyes.

1.1: Zakary Foulkes to Brandon King, Zakary Foulkes bowls an inswinger on the fuller side, King pushes it nicely to mid off.

Zakary Foulkes to bowl from the other end.

0.6: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, Starts with a maiden! A huge inswinger, bowls it full and hits Campbell on the pads. Going down. 

0.5: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, Length ball, outside off, Campbell lets it go.

0.4: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, Jacob Duffy serves it very full and on middle an leg, Campbell digs it out to mid on.

0.3: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, Shorter and wide of off. Campbell leaves it alone.

0.2: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, Touch fuller and in a similar line. Campbell offers no shot.

0.1: Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, Starts with a length ball, outside off from around the wicket. Campbell shoulders arms to it.