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West Indies eyeing clean sweep against New Zealand
Chris Gayle of the West Indies in action against New Zealand. PHOTO/AP
Inspired by the dream of a series sweep, the West Indies will be gunning for another win against New Zealand when the second and final Test bowls off at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica, Thursday.
The West Indies took a 1-0 lead in the series when they crushed New Zealand by nine wickets in the opening Test in St John’s last week.
West Indies captain Darren Sammy, told reporters Wednesday that his side would not be easing up the pressure as they sought to end the series on a high note.
“One-nil is only halfway there; we’re thinking 2-0. We want to win here. If we can’t get a win we would settle for a draw, but we go into this match looking for another win … been a long time since we last won two Test matches in a row,” Sammy said.
“The pitch here is supposed to be quicker than over in Antigua. Jamaica normally has some pace and bounce, so we know what to expect. Normally the pitch has early moisture.”
The West Indies swept the T20 doubleheader in Florida before going on to dominate the Kiwis 4-1 in the five-match one day International (ODI) series.
But while they stand on the verge of a significant achievement, the West Indies will be cognizant they have not won a series in a clean sweep since they trounced Bangladesh in a two-match rubber in Dhaka ten years ago.
