New Zealand Wins Second Test vs West Indies by 9 Wickets

New Zealand secured a commanding nine-wicket victory over West Indies in the second Test at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on Friday, wrapping up the match in three days and taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The Black Caps chased down a target of 56 runs in just 10 overs, with Devon Conway finishing unbeaten on 28 and Kane Williamson not out on 24, after the visitors collapsed to 128 in their second innings.

New Zealand captain Tom Latham opted to bowl first on a pitch offering seam movement, and the home bowlers struck early. West Indies openers John Campbell and Brandon King provided a solid start, but the innings unraveled as New Zealand's attack applied pressure. Blair Tickner claimed four wickets for 32 runs in a career-best performance before dislocating his shoulder while fielding, ruling him out for the rest of the match. Debutant Michael Rae supported with three wickets, and Jacob Duffy added one, as West Indies were bowled out for 205 shortly after lunch on day one.

In reply, New Zealand built a 73-run first-innings lead despite losing wickets at regular intervals. Conway anchored the innings with 60 off 108 balls, including eight fours, after being dropped...