The West Indies cricket team faced a disappointing end to their T20 series against New Zealand, succumbing to an eight-wicket defeat in the fifth and final match on November 12 at University Oval, Dunedin. Despite captain Shai Hope’s repeated calls for the top-order batsmen to step up, the Men in Maroon were bowled out for a meager 140 runs, sealing a 3-1 series loss. The West Indies’ batting collapse began early, with opener Alick Athanaze dismissed for just one run in the second over. The team’s woes continued as key players Shai Hope (11), Ackeem Auguste (8), and Sherfane Rutherford (0) fell victim to New Zealand’s Jacob Duffy, who claimed four wickets for 35 runs. Roston Chase top-scored with 38 off 32 balls, while Romario Shepherd’s late surge of 36 off 22 provided a brief glimmer of hope. However, the West Indies failed to utilize their full quota of overs, being dismissed in 18.4 overs. In response, New Zealand’s openers Devon Conway (47 not out) and Tim Robinson (45) set the tone for a dominant chase, reaching the target of 141 in just 15.4 overs with 26 balls to spare. The teams will now shift focus to a three-match One-day International series starting November 15, followed by a Test series from December 1-22.