The Hindu·3 min read·medium
West Indies beat New Zealand by 2 wickets in the 5th ODI; New Zealand takes the series 3-2
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The West Indies secured a two-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final ODI of their series, though New Zealand ultimately won the series 3-2. Shimron Hetmyer played a pivotal role in the final match, scoring an unbeaten 69 to guide his team to victory.
Shimron Hetmyer held his nerve late in the run chase to make an unbeaten 69 and steer West Indies to a two-wicket win over New Zealand on Tuesday (July 22, 2026) in the fifth and final one-day cricket international.
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