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Chapman stars as New Zealand survive West Indies scare to level series

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November 08, 2025

Mark Chapman unleashed a flurry of sixes in his 28-ball knock

Chapman stars as New Zealand survive West Indies scare to level series

Mark Chapman unleashed a flurry of sixes in his 28-ball knock

Mark Chapman bludgeoned 78 off 28 balls before New Zealand survived a late onslaught to record their first T20I victory of the home season in a bounce back against West Indies at Eden Park.

West Indies were down and out in the 208-run chase at 93 for 6 in the 13th over. They needed 18 an over from there but the required rate suddenly nosedived as Rovman Powell launched stunning hitting at the death.

Needing 16 runs off the final over, West Indies were suddenly in the box seat after a couple of Matthew Forde boundaries meant they required eight off four balls.

But Powell holed out to quick Kyle Jamieson on the fourth ball in a game-changer before Forde could only score a single off the final delivery as West Indies fell three runs short.

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