WI rally to level series

Mon, Jul 7, '14

Andre Fletcher's second half-century in as many days paired with Sheldon Cottrell's incisive three-wicket burst, propelled West Indies to a 39-run victory over New Zealand and a share of the two-match Twenty20 series yesterday.

Sent in at Windsor Park, West Indies rallied to 165 for six off 20 overs, thanks mainly to Fletcher's top score of 62 off 49 deliveries and Lendl Simmons' 36.

In reply, New Zealand crashed from a healthy position of 82 for two in the 12th over to a disappointing 126 all out with five balls left, as Cottrell snatched three for 28 from 3.1 overs.

Kane Williamson top scored with 37 from 28 balls, while captain Brendon McCullum and Ross Taylor both hit 21.

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