New Zealand beats the West Indies by 9 runs in the 3rd T20, leads the series 2

NELSON, New Zealand (AP) — Kyle Jamieson bowled a superb final over to seal a nine-run win for New Zealand over the West Indies Sunday in the third Twenty20 International.

New Zealand leads the three-match series 2-1 and Jamieson also bowled the last over in the second match on Thursday which New Zealand won by three runs. The West Indies won the first match by seven runs and all three matches have been decided in the final over.

New Zealand managed only 177-9 batting first but seemed headed for a comfortable win when the West Indies slumped to 88-8 in the 13th over at Saxton Oval.

Romario Shepherd scored 49 from 34 balls and Shamar Springer 39 from 20 as the West Indies rallied to reach the last over needing 14 runs to win with one wicket in hand and Shepherd and Akeal Hosein at th