Cricket News: WI Vs NZ - Consolation win for Windies 

Rovman Powell hit the winning runs after another local boy, Brandon King, who put in the powerplay with Shamarh Brooks with a 59-ball 56, unbeaten, as WI win with an over to spare. However, New Zealand will be happier at the end of the series. They dominated the first two games, and this win for WI is a consolation. WI would've learnt how important Akeal Hosein and Brandon King are to their plans. Oden Smith, although expensive, has been a wicket-taker. Glenn Phillips is the rising star from NZ. 

Brandon King: Man of the match. He said, "Special. I am being able to do it at home. My family is here. Consistency is key as a batsman. They did an excellent job; the bowlers made our job easier. My job for the team is the same, no matter what total we are chasing. To put the team off to a good start. Brooks understood the momentum of the game."

WI captain Rovman Powell: "As a boyhood dream it is your pleasure to play for WI, and to captain at home it is a special feeling. Last night I asked the boys for their support and they gave it. (Bowling) It is clear. We know how hot it is so I don't want our bowlers to bowl too many at a stretch. Keeps the NZ batters thinking too. Last night we talked about more people coming in today so want to extend it to our fans for coming out even when the series was dead. Brandon has been batting very well, unfortunate he couldn't play first two games. One went aggressive, the other (Brooks) was more defensive. (Pooran) We'll have a little chat about it and laugh about it."

Glenn Phillips, the Player of the Series: "Special feeling to come to Sabina and score runs is special. Love playing here, great people, and good to put on a show. To have Neesham, and Santner to follow later gives us the confidence to bat freely. Today there were fine margins, and potentially that let us down today."

NZ captain Kane Williamson said “WI adapted to conditions nicely. They executed their plans beautifully. We couldn't open up an end with the ball - having said that the effort was there. There's lots of enjoyment playing in this group. Lots of leaders in this group too. Consistent performance is where our focus has been on. (Goals) World Cup is in the back of your mind but you focus on what's in front of you."

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