Brooks, King star in West Indies 8 wicket win over New-Zealand
(The Quiver): On Sunday, after a 102 partnership between Brandon King and Shamarh Brooks, West-Indies denied the New-Zealand a white wash in the 3rd T20 international, as the hosts win by 8 wickets.
As it Happened
After opting to bat, Kane Williamson’s men managed 145-7 runs on the board on a slow pitch. The WI bowlers made use of the conditions which was helping the spinners initially.
Glenn Phillips 41 and Williamson 24 made contributions with the bat.
Odean Smith (3-29) and Akeal Hosein (2-28) were instrumental with the ball over the hosts.
In reply, the hosts began their innings very positivity with fifties from King (53) and Shamarh Brooks (56*) which ensured a consolation win for the hosts in the 3rd T20 match in Sabina Park, Kingston.
“Credit must be given to the bowlers today. They did a great job for us and really made my job easy.” Brandon King said.
