Mark Chapman's 78-run knock helps New Zealand defeat West Indies

New Zealand’s Mark Chapman bats during the second Twenty20 international cricket match between New Zealand and West Indies played at Eden Park in Auckland. Pic/AFP

Powerful batting by Black Cap Mark Chapman carried New Zealand to a three-run victory in the second T20I against West Indies here on Thursday.

Chapman blitzed 78 from just 28 balls as New Zealand made 207-5 batting first at Eden Park, but brilliant power hitting from Romario Shepherd, Rovman Powell and Matthew Forde almost brought West Indies home.

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