Hetmyer and Rutherford guide West Indies to tense two-wicket victory

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West Indies secured a two-wicket win in a nervy run chase at home. Shimron Hetmyer and Shaerfane Rutherford played crucial innings to keep the hosts on track. Duffy threatened a dramatic turnaround by taking two wickets in the 45th over, bringing the game to a tense finish. However, Hetmyer held his composure to see West Indies over the line. The result gave the hosts a hard-fought victory in what proved to be a closely contested match.

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