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12/17 15:58 CST New Zealand wins the toss and bats in the 3rd test against the
West Indies
New Zealand wins the toss and bats in the 3rd test against the West Indies
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand (AP) --- New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat
Thursday in the third test against the West Indies at Bay Oval.
Spinner Ajaz Patel returns to the New Zealand lineup for his first home test in
five years, replacing Blair Tickner, who suffered a dislocated shoulder in the
second test at Wellington. Wicketkeeper Tom Blundell has recovered from injury
and returns in place of Mitchell Hay, who scored a half-century on debut in the
second test.
"We've seen here before that spin can play a role at the back end of the game,"
New Zealand captain Tom Latham said.
The West Indies made one change, strengthening their batting lineup by
recalling top order batter Alick Athanaze in place of pacer Ojay Shields.
New Zealand leads the three-match series 1-0 after the first test was drawn and
the Black Caps won the second by nine wickets.
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Lineups:
New Zealand: Tom Latham (captain), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin
Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell, Glenn Phillips, Zak Foulkes, Ajaz
Patel, Jacob Duffy, Michael Rae.
West Indies: John Campbell, Brandon King, Kavem Hodge, Shai Hope, Alick
Athanaze, Roston Chase (captain), Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach, Kemar Roach,
Jayden Seales, Anderson Phillip.
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