Nelson, Nov. 9 -- New Zealand subdued the rampaging West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd and Shamar Springer to stand triumphant with a narrow nine-run win in the third T20I and clinch the series 2-1 in a nerve-jangling spectacle on Sunday.

Fans marvelled at the mouth-watering spectacle that saw the Caribbean side crumble to 88/8 in 12.3 overs while pursuing a challenging 178-run target. However, the scales tilted when Shepherd (49 off 34) and Springer (39) added spice with an entertaining 78-run stand for the ninth wicket in a mere 39 deliveries.

While looking down and out at 90 required from 45, the explosive duo pulled the West Indies back in the chase by reducing the equation down to 13 off seven deliveries. Kyle Jamieson, just ...