New Zealand produced a strong all-round performance to defeat West Indies by 9 wickets in the second Test match at the Basin Reserve, Wellington. With this dominant victory, New Zealand took a 1–0 lead in the three-match Test series. The match was highlighted by fast bowler Jacob Duffy, who delivered an outstanding spell and took six wickets in the match, playing a major role in New Zealand’s win.
West Indies struggled throughout the match, especially against the disciplined New Zealand bowling attack. In the first innings, they were bowled out for 205 runs, with their batsmen unable to build long partnerships. New Zealand responded strongly by scoring 278/9 declared, taking a crucial 73-run lead. Mitch Hay and Devon Conway played steady knocks that helped NZ gain control.
In the second innings, West Indies failed again with the bat. Jacob Duffy bowled brilliantly, taking a five-wicket haul and breaking West Indies’ batting resistance. The visitors were dismissed for 128 runs, setting New Zealand a small target of just 56 runs.
New Zealand chased down the target comfortably, finishing at 57/1, and winning the match by nine wickets. Their top-order batsmen played confidently, ensuring there was no pressure during the chase. With this win, New Zealand now lead the series and will enter the final Test with strong momentum.
This victory also highlighted the rise of Jacob Duffy, whose pace, swing, and accuracy troubled the West Indies batsmen throughout the match. His ability to pick key wickets at the right time was the turning point of the game. West Indies, on the other hand, will need major improvements in their batting if they want to stay alive in the series.
🏏 Key Points
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Match Result:
New Zealand defeated West Indies by 9 wickets in the second Test match of the series. -
Series Standing:
New Zealand now leads the three-match Test series 1-0 with one match remaining. -
Top Performer:
Jacob Duffy was the standout bowler, taking a five-wicket haul in the West Indies’ second innings. -
Easy Chase:
New Zealand chased the target quickly, winning by nine wickets with just over 10 overs to spare. -
Good Batting Contributions:
Young players like Mitch Hay and Devon Conway played important batting roles earlier in the match.
📝 Detailed Score & Match Summary
Match Venue & Info
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Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand
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Date: December 9–12, 2025
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Result: New Zealand won by 9 wicket
Innings Summary
🏏 West Indies 1st Innings
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West Indies were bowled out for 205 runs.
🏏 New Zealand 1st Innings
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New Zealand scored 278/9 declared.
🏏 West Indies 2nd Innings
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West Indies were dismissed for 128 runs.
🏏 New Zealand 2nd Innings (Chase)
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New Zealand reached 57/1 to win.
Top Individual Performances
⭐ Bowling – New Zealand
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Jacob Duffy: 5 wickets in the second innings, including key dismissals.
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Michael Rae: Took 3 wickets, supporting well.
⭐ Batting – New Zealand
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Mitch Hay: Scored 61 runs in the first innings on debut, helping NZ build a lead.
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Devon Conway: Scored 60 runs, anchoring NZ’s first innings total.
📊 Match Scorecard (Simplified)
| Innings | Team | Score |
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| 1st | West Indies | 205 all out |
| 1st | New Zealand | 278/9 d |
| 2nd | West Indies | 128 all out |
| 2nd | New Zealand | 57/1 (won by 9 wickets) |
🔍 Why It Matters
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The win gives New Zealand confidence and control in the series.
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Duffy’s bowling was a match-winning effort, giving NZ an edge.
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West Indies will need a strong comeback in the final Test to level the series.
