2nd ODI: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra help NZ beat WI
What's the story
New Zealand beat West Indies in the second match of the three-ODI series at McLean Park, Napier. The Black Caps successfully chased down 248 in a rain-curtailed affair reduced to 34 overs. Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, and the middle order bolstered NZ, who won in the final over. Conway and Ravindra shared a 106-run opening stand, powering the Kiwis. Here are the key stats.
Partnership
Century stand for Conway, Ravindra
After a quiet start, Conway and Ravindra started finding boundaries and took NZ to 44/0 in 10 overs. The duo stepped on the gas and cleared the boundary more often after 10 overs. They brought up the 100-run mark in the 16th over. In the 17th over, Justin Greaves dismissed Ravindra for a 46-ball 56 (4s-4 and 6s-5).
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Conway departs for 90
Although Will Young and Mark Chapman departed in quick succession, Conway continued his bid for a century. However, after taking NZ past 160, the Kiwi opener fell to Shamar Springer. He slammed an 84-ball 90 (4s-13 and 6s-1).
Stats
A look at notable stats
Ravindra raced to his sixth half-century in ODI cricket. In 38 matches, he has racked up 1,410 runs at an average of 42.72. His tally includes 5 tons and a strike rate of 108.29. Meanwhile, Conway got past 1,600 runs in the format. In 39 ODIs, he has tallied 1,604 runs at an average of 45.82 (5 fifties and 5 tons).