Windies lose second test against Kiwis; trail 1-0 in three test series

New Zealand have taken a 1-0 lead over the West Indies in their 3-test series after a comprehensive 9 wicket victory inside three days of the second test at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. The Kiwis who were set 56 to win, cruised home at 57-1 in 10 overs. Devon Conway was left unbeaten on 28 and

Earlier, The West Indies who began their second innings on 32-2 and trailing by 41 runs, were bowled out for a paltry 128.  

Kavem Hodge took his overnight 3 to a top score of 35, while Brandon King who resumed on 15, added only 7 more runs to his tally. Justin Greaves weighed in with 25 against Player of the Match Jacob Duffy who grabbed 5-38 and Michael Rae 3-45.

Scores: West Indies - 205 & 128, New Zealand – 278-9 declared and 57-1. The third and final test gets underway on December 17 in Mount Maunganui.