In the fifth ODI between West Indies and New Zealand, West Indies win by two wickets, chasing down the target successfully to take the match. Despite the win in the deciding game for West Indies, New Zealand secure the overall series 3-2. All five ODIs are played with differing margins. New Zealand win the second ODI by five wickets and the third ODI by six wickets, marking a turnaround after West Indies win the opening match by seven wickets. With New Zealand holding a series lead going into the final ODI, West Indies’ two-wicket victory narrows the gap in the match but does not change the series result. New Zealand had already clinched the series outcome by winning the fourth ODI earlier in the contest sequence, and the fifth ODI is played with the series result already determined. The final match result therefore adds a late win for West Indies while New Zealand retain the series trophy 3-2.