Kiwis sweep series
New Zealand congratulated themselves on a smart plan as they decimated the West Indies with a day to spare in the second Test to sweep the series 2-0 on Tuesday.
The tourists struggled to cope in their second innings against New Zealand's three-pronged fast bowling attack in Hamilton, particularly against a barrage of bouncers from Neil Wagner. A brutal spell from Wagner produced three wickets and a broken arm as the hosts romped to a 240-run victory.
The West Indies, set a target of 444 to win after losing the first Test by an innings, folded at nine for 203 with the injured Sunil Ambris unable to continue batting.
"The way we were able to keep putting pressure on them with the ball and bat was a credit to the way we executed our plans," said captain Kane Williamson.
Wagner, who tormented the West Indies throughout the series with his aggressive short balls, took three for 42 while new-ball pair Tim Southee and Trent Boult grabbed two wickets apiece, as did spinner Mitchell Santner.
SCORES IN BRIEF
NEW ZEALAND: First innings 373
WEST INDIES: First innings 221
NEW ZEALAND: Second innings 291 for 8 decl
WEST INDIES: Second innings 203 for 9 (Chase 64, Reifer 29, Roach 32; Southee 2-71, Boult 2-52, Wagner 3-42, Santner 2-13)
Result: New Zealand won by 240 runs and clinched the 2-match series 2-0.
Player-of the-match: Ross Taylor.
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