The Rajasthan Royals all-rounder scored runs at a strike rate of 300; History made embarrassing record in the name of New Zealand, West Indies

New Zealand beat West Indies by 5 wickets in the final ODI of the 3-match series to win the series 2-1. The West Indies won the first match of the series by 5 wickets, while New Zealand won the rain-interrupted second ODI by 50 runs. New Zealand also made history by winning this series. New Zealand have been playing ODIs in the West Indies for 37 years, but this is the first time they have won a bilateral ODI series on Caribbean soil.

The Rajasthan Royals all-rounder scored runs at a strike rate of 300; History made embarrassing record in the name of New Zealand, West Indies

While New Zealand created history by winning the series, West Indies had an embarrassing record. In 2022, West Indies became the team that lost the most ODIs. This is West Indies’ 16th defeat in the ODI format in 2022. In this case, the Netherlands team is in second place.

Netherlands have lost 15 ODIs in 2022. In 2022, Nepal’s team is ranked third with 9 matches lost. Bangladesh (6) have suffered the most defeats in Test cricket in 2022, while Ireland have suffered the most in T20 Internationals at 12.

In New Zealand’s historic win over the West Indies, their all-rounder James Neesham scored runs at a strike rate of 300 and took a wicket. Captain and wicketkeeper Tom Latham also played well. He was named Man of the Match and Kiwi spinner Mitchell Santner was named Man of the Series.

James Neesham has been participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for many years. He played for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in 2014. After that, he played for Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in IPL 2020, Mumbai Indians in 2021 and Rajasthan Royals in 2022.

He has played 68 One Day Internationals so far. Where he has taken 1355 runs at an average of 28.83 and 69 wickets at an economy of 6.09. He has played 48 T20 international matches so far. Where he took 607 runs at an average of 25.29 and 25 wickets at an economy of 9.16.

James Neesham also represented New Zealand in 12 Test matches. Where he took 709 runs at an average of 33.76 and 14 wickets at an economy of 3.76. New Zealand won the toss and decided to bowl at the Kensington Oval ground in Bridgetown, Barbados.

However, this decision of the New Zealand captain did not prove to be very correct. Batting first, West Indies scored 301 for 8 in 50 overs. Kyle Meyers scored a century. Meyers scored 105 runs off 110 balls with 12 fours and 3 sixes.

Opener and wicketkeeper Shai Hope was dismissed for 51 runs off 100 balls. Captain Nicholas Pooran scored 91 runs off 55 balls with 4 fours and 9 sixes. Trent Boult took 3 wickets for 53 runs for New Zealand. Mitchell Santner took 2 wickets for 38 runs. Chasing the target, New Zealand won the match by scoring 307 for 5 in 47.1 overs.

For New Zealand, Martin Guptill scored 57 from 64 balls, Devon Conway scored 56 from 63 balls, Tom Latham scored 69 from 75 balls, Darryl Mitchell scored 63 from 49 balls. James Neesham was unbeaten on 34 off 11 balls and Michael Bracewell on 14 off 15 balls. Neesham hit 4 sixes and 1 four.