Chapman contributes as New Zealand wins T20 match

Mark Chapman scored a rapid 78 runs off 28 balls, including a half-century in just 19 deliveries, leading New Zealand to a narrow three-run victory over the West Indies in their T20 series. New Zealand set a target of 207 runs, bolstered by Chapman’s explosive batting, while the West Indies, despite struggling early and needing 16 runs in the last over, finished at 204/8. Key contributions from Rovman Powell (45 off 16) and Romario Shepherd (34 off 16) kept the game tense. The teams will face off again in Nelson for back-to-back matches.

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