Shimron Hetmyer guides West Indies to narrow victory over New Zealand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 9:01 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
West Indies secured a two-wicket victory over New Zealand in the fifth ODI in a thrilling match. Chasing 269 runs, West Indies reached their target with 15 balls remaining, led by Shimron Hetmyer's unbeaten 69 and Sherfane Rutherford's 61. New Zealand had earlier set a competitive total of 268/9, with notable contributions from Tom Latham, Nick Kelly, and Will Young. Despite losing key wickets in the final overs, Hetmyer's composed innings ensured the hosts finished the ODI series on a positive note, though New Zealand won the series 3-2 overall. Jayden Lennox, the Player of the Series, took 14 wickets during the series.
- •West Indies scored 269, chasing down New Zealand's 268/9.
- •Shimron Hetmyer scored an unbeaten 69 runs.
- •Sherfane Rutherford contributed 61 runs to the chase.
- •Tom Latham, Nick Kelly, and Will Young combined for 189 runs for New Zealand.
- •Jayden Lennox took 3 wickets in the final match and was Player of the Series.
- 9:01 AMYahoo Sports — 5th ODI: Shimron Hetmyer holds nerve as West Indies edge New Zealand by two wickets
"West Indies ended the ODI series with a thrilling two-wicket win over New Zealand, chasing 269 with 15 balls to spare despite losing late wickets. Shimron Hetmyer's unbeaten 69 and Sherfane Rutherford's 61 proved decisive. New Zealand, who won the series 3-2, posted 268/9, while spinner Jayden Lennox claimed 14 wickets overall to earn Player of the Series.
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