New Zealand edges West Indies by 1 wicket to secure ODI series

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New Zealand edges West Indies by 1 wicket to secure ODI series
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In the fourth ODI in Bridgetown on Sunday, New Zealand achieved a narrow one-wicket victory over the West Indies, securing a 3-1 lead in the five-match series. Mark Chapman top-scored for New Zealand with 80 as they chased down a modest target of 188 runs. The finish was tense, with New Zealand losing wickets quickly in the closing overs. The match was also a tribute to cricket legend Garry Sobers, following his recent passing, with both teams donning black armbands in his honor. The final ODI is set for Tuesday in Bridgetown.

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  • New Zealand scores 189/9 with 35 balls remaining.
  • Mark Chapman makes 80 runs for New Zealand.
  • West Indies posts 188 runs after early batting struggles.
  • Tributes to Garry Sobers highlighted during the match.
  • Final ODI match in the series scheduled for Tuesday.
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Mark Chapman made 80 and Mitchell Santner shepherded the tail to guide New Zealand to a tense one-wicket win over West Indies in the fourth one-day international Sunday and to an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. Santner was dropped with three runs needed and one wicket in hand, and last man Jayden Lennox survived reviews for caught behind and lbw, before New Zealand edged past West Indies' modest total of 188 with 35 balls remaining. The New Zealand captain hit the winning runs from the first ball of the 45th over to finish 34 not out and to spoil West Indies' hopes of achieving a series-leveling victory to pay tribute to cricket great Garry Sobers.

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