New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- With the series locked at 1-1, New Zealand and West Indies will aim to take the lead in the five-match series when they face for the third time in the series at the Saxton Oval in Nelson on Sunday. The Men in Maroon started the series with a seven-run win over the hosts before the Black Caps restored parity with a three-run victory.

In the second game, New Zealand rode on a 28-ball 78 from Mark Chapman to power the hosts to 207/5 in their stipulated 20 overs. In reply, Rovman Powell did give New Zealand a scare with a 16-ball 45 but the visitors fell short by three runs. For New Zealand, Ish Sodhi and Mitchell Santner took three wickets each to play a part in the victory.

In the shortest format, New Zealand enjoy a ...