January 4, 2014 6:48 PM

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NZ today win fourth One-day International Cricket match against West Indies

Hosts New Zealand today won the fourth One-day International Cricket match against West Indies by the Duckworth-Lewis method, to take a 2-1 lead in the 5-match series. Opting to bat at Nelson, the Kiwis posted 285 for 6 in the stipulated 50 Overs. Opener Martin Guptill top scored with 81, with everyone in the top and middle contributing. In reply, the West Indies were 134 for 5 in 33.4 overs when rain interrupted play and players sent off the field. Later, New Zealand were declared as winners by 58 runs through the Duckworth-Lewis method. Guptill was adjudged man of the match.The fifth and final ODI will take place at Hamilton on Wednesday, which will be followed by two Twenty-20 matches on the 11th and 15th.New Zealand are to play India in a 5-match ODI and a 2-match Test series, later this month. The first ODI will be played at Napier on the 19th of this month.

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