3rd Test: West Indies v New Zealand at Bridgetown

there will be a winner

Recalled fast bowler Neil Wagner claimed 4-64 and Kane Williamson hit an unbeaten 58 as New Zealand fought its way back into the decisive third and final test against the West Indies on day three at Kensington Oval on Saturday.

Left-armer Wagner led the attack as New Zealand bowled out the West Indies for 317 on the stroke of tea, with the hosts limited to a first-innings lead of 24.

Williamson then piloted the Black Caps to 123-3 at the close, an overall lead of 99 runs with two days remaining.

Captain Brendon McCullum was unbeaten on 23.

Kemar Roach took 2-30 while newcomer Jason Holder claimed his first test wicket on his way to figures of 1-9.

Earlier, the Caribbean side slumped dramatically from its confident overnight position of 169-2 in reply to New Zealand's first-day total of 293.

Williamson went to the crease with his side in trouble at one for one in their second innings, having lost opener Tom Latham for a duck.

The right hander held the innings together, despite losing Hamish Rutherford (19) and Ross Taylor (six), with 58 not out as New Zealand reached 123 for three when bad light stopped play for the day.

Brendon McCullum was also unbeaten on 23 at the close.

Earlier, the West Indies were bowled out for 317, taking a slim 24-run lead on first innings following a good late knock from fast bowler Jason Holder.

Neil Wagner finished with figures of four for 64.

The three-match series is locked at 1-all after New Zealand won the first test in Jamaica and the hosts took the second in Trinidad.

Some rain is forecast for Bridgetown over the next two days.