West Indies v New Zealand, 2012

After four successive thrashings, New Zealand emphatically kept the series alive. Williamson discerned "a great shift in momentum", though this proved optimistic. Sent in, they had recovered from 125 for 5 in the 27th over - when the dominant Nicol tamely tapped a return catch to Samuels - to reach an adequate total on a flat pitch. Watling contributed again, but a thigh strain added him to New Zealand's lengthy injured list; Latham kept wicket in his stead. Gayle's first failure of the series, edging an away-swinger from Southee, reinforced the notion that his early dismissal was crucial. Nervous run-outs and reckless shots left West Indies 103 for eight in the 28th over, and Russell's four sixes were scant consolation for a big crowd. The match was dedicated to the memory of Runako Morton, the West Indies batsman from neighbouring Nevis who was killed in a car crash in March, aged 33.