Christchurch, December 3, 2025 – Jacob Duffy starred for New Zealand on the second day of the Christchurch Test, taking a brilliant five-wicket haul to dismantle the West Indies’ first innings and strengthen the Kiwis’ command in the match.
West Indies were bowled out for 167 runs, replying to New Zealand’s first innings total of 231. By stumps, New Zealand had already scored 32 without loss in their second innings, holding a strong 64-run lead.
The day began with West Indies showing resilience, reaching 68/2 at lunch, trailing by 163 runs. Early breakthroughs by New Zealand’s bowlers, Zakary Foulkes and Matt Henry, reduced the visitors to 10/2, but Shai Hope and Tagenarine Chanderpaul stabilized the innings with an unbeaten 58-run partnership.
In the afternoon session, Duffy struck with a short-ball dismissal of Hope, followed by Matt Henry’s double strike, sending Roston Chase and Justin Greaves back for ducks. This collapse saw the Windies slide from 100/2 to 106/5, with Tevin Imlach joining Chanderpaul to rebuild the innings to 120/5 by tea.
Duffy’s devastating bowling in the final session, supported by Henry (3 wickets) and Foulkes (2 wickets), sealed the Windies’ innings at 167. Despite half-centuries from Hope and Chanderpaul, the visitors failed to capitalize, leaving New Zealand in a commanding position.
New Zealand finished Day 2 confidently at 32/0 in their second innings, setting the stage for a thrilling Day 3. The “Moving Day” promises high stakes as the Windies aim to stage a comeback against a dominant Kiwi side.