US EditionNew Zealand Is 83-0 at Lunch on the 1st Day of the 3rd Cricket Test Against the West Indies
New Zealand leads the series 1-0 and made key lineup changes including the return of Ajaz Patel for the final Test at Bay Oval against West Indies.
- On Thursday, New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat at Bay Oval in the third, series-deciding Test with Tom Latham leading the side as captain.
- New Zealand's selection changes include the return of Ajaz Patel to the XI, replacing injured Blair Tickner, while Tom Blundell returns from injury to replace Mitchell Hay; the West Indies recalled Alick Athanaze for added batting depth.
- New Zealand hold a 1-0 series lead after the second Test victory, with Jacob Duffy taking five wickets to bowl the West Indies out for 128, led by captain Tom Latham alongside Ajaz Patel.
- The match carries WTC consequences with New Zealand at 66.67% and the Windies at 4.76%, with live coverage on Sony LIV and Sony Sports Network.
- Across the three Tests the contest has swung between marathon saves and swift victories, including the Windies holding on for a draw chasing a 531 target with Justin Greaves' double century.
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