Jayden Lennox stars again as New Zealand take 2-1 lead

Jayden Lennox stars again as New Zealand take 2-1 lead

New Zealand defeated West Indies by six wickets in the third ODI in Guyana, taking a 2-1 series lead. Jayden Lennox followed his maiden five-for in the second ODI with 4/52, while the batters chased down 140 in the 39.3 overs.

West Indies innings: After winning the toss and bowling first, New Zealand restricted West Indies to 140 all out in 37.1 overs. Opener John Campbell injured his hamstring and was stretchered off. Keacy Carty top-scored with 48. Lennox (4-52) ran through the lower order, supported by Mitchell Santner (2-15) and Michael Bracewell (2-33).

New Zealand chase: New Zealand reached 141/4 in 39.3 overs. Tom Latham remained unbeaten on 31, with Daryl Mitchell scoring 28. Teenage wristspinner Vitel Lawes took 3-39 for West Indies.

Brief Scores: West Indies 140 (Carty 48; Lennox 4-52, Santner 2-15, Bracewell 2-33) lost to New Zealand 141/4 (Latham 31*, Mitchell 28; Lawes 3-39) by 6 wickets.