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Conway and Ravindra pave the way for Blackcaps to clinch ODI series
Reuters • November 20th, 2025 12:00 am
Blackcaps openers Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway at McLean Park | Photo: Kerry Marshall/Photosport
Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra's early attack has helped New Zealand beat the West Indies by five wickets with three balls to spare in the second ODI in Napier to seal the three-game series 2-0.
Chasing 248 for victory in a 34-overs-a-side contest reduced because of rain, Conway and Ravindra powered the Black Caps with attacking half-centuries, putting on a 106-run opening stand that dismantled the Caribbean bowling attack early on.
After being put in to bat, the West Indies' top order faltered, losing half their batters for only 86 in 15.3 overs, as Kyle Jamieson (3/44) dismissed John Campbell and Keacy Carty early on.
Wicketkeeper-batter Shai Hope anchored the innings with a counterattacking century - his 19th in ODIs - featuring 13 fours and four sixes.
West Indies skipper Shai Hope hits a century at McLean Park | Photo: Kerry Marshall/Photosport
Late contributions from Justin Greaves and Romario Shepherd alongside Hope helped the visitors reach 247/9.
The Blackcaps started well but after Ravindra (56) fell in the 17th over, the hosts lost Will Young and Mark Chapman in quick succession. Conway (90) also departed in the 26th over, leaving them on shaky ground at 166/4.
But unbeaten innings by Tom Latham (39 off 29) and captain Mitchell Santner (34 off 15) kept the pressure off New Zealand even as the required run rate went above 10 at times.
The hosts needed seven to win off the last five balls when Jayden Seales (1/51) bowled a no-ball that Latham hit for four, before Santner scored the winning run with a cover drive.
Shai Hope scores a breathtaking century in Napier vs Blackcaps | Cricket Nation
"The way we've been pushing the game to the back end, pretty much finishing in the last over, it's only a matter of time before we cross the line," said player-of-the-match Hope.
"We have to find a way to cross the line. To be a great team you have to keep winning against the best."
New Zealand will play the third ODI against the Windies on Saturday, with a three-Test series to follow from December 2.
Join Sport Nation’s award-winning commentary team for live ball-by-ball coverage of the Blackcaps vs West Indies - the third ODI from Hamilton’s Seddon Park, Saturday from 1.25pm
