WI tour of New Zealand, Nov 25 - Jan 3

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Was expecting WI to flop in tests and compete in ODI relatively better. However, WI have been performing well below par in ODI series too so far.

WI will be playing qualifiers for next ODI WC.

86/7. Boult ensured victory in his first spell itself by picking 3 wickets. Lockie backed it with 3 wickets.

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5th for Boult. 33/5 in 7 overs.

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Superb bowling by Trent. Runs through WI batting lineup giving a performance of 34/7 in 10 overs.

Kiwis win by 204 runs. Very below par batting by WI.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Not seen Lightning Boult to such devastating effect for a while. That's a hell of a pasting.

[mikesiva]

Worst. West. Indies. Team. Ever.

Nicholls hit 83 not out, and there were 50s from Worker and Taylor, as New Zealand propelled themselves to an imposing 325-6. Cottrell took 3-62 and Holder 2-52, but there was not much else to talk about. The West Indies were then routed for a pathetic 121 all out by Trent Boult (7-34) and Lockie Ferguson (3-17). Tailender Ashley Nurse topscored with 27.

Back in 2013, a Dwayne Bravo-led ODI side drew their series 2-2 in New Zealand. This side is a pale shadow of that one.

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Lewis rested? Beaton and Hetmyer out. Gayle Walton and Miller in.

Santner for Bracewell.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Still no KW.

[mikesiva]

The Kiwis beat the West Indies by 66 runs on D/L after the match was reduced by rain.

Taylor topscored with 47 not out to lead New Zealand to 131-4 off 23 overs, Cottrell taking 2-19, and Holder and Miller one wicket each. Once again, it was the batsmen who let the side down, limping to 99-9, Holder topscoring with 34. Boult took 3-18, Santner 3-15, and Henry 2-18.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Pretty grim.

[mikesiva]

New Zealand squad
Tim Southee (capt. for first T20), Doug Bracewell, Tom Bruce, Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill, Matt Henry, Anaru Kitchen, Glenn Phillips, Seth Rance, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Ross Taylor (1st T20 only), Kane Williamson (capt. in 2nd and 3rd T20), Trent Boult (3rd T20 only)

http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/ ... ll-returns

For the west indies pollard and Beaton are out. Hetmyer and Cotterell are in.

[mikesiva]

This horrendous tour has finally come to an end. New Zealand win 2-0. The rain saved us from a white wash.

[Arthur Crabtree]

243 is a handy T20 score for NZ.

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WI are really struggling. Could not even win a single match even in the format in which they are the best. Lost both match comprehensively.