Home ICC World Cup 2019 News New Zealand vs West Indies, World Cup 2019: Interactive Statosphere Carlos Brathwaite put up a stunning display to take the Men in Maroon to the brink of victory but ultimately misjudged what was supposed to be the winning shot to Trent Boult stationed at long on. Team Sportstar Manchester 23 June, 2019 05:02 IST Carlos Brathwaite's ton went in vain as the Kiwis thumped the Men in Maroon by five runs. - Getty Images Team Sportstar Manchester 23 June, 2019 05:02 IST Kane Williamson’s latest World Cup batting masterclass proved just enough to trump a stunning century from Carlos Brathwaite as New Zealand beat the West Indies by five runs in a World Cup thriller on Saturday.West Indies was all but defeated at 164 for seven, chasing 292 to win after Black Caps skipper Williamson led a recovery from 7-2 with a career-best 148 to take New Zealand to 291-8.Brathwaite’s remarkable hundred nearly saw the West Indies to an incredible success at Old Trafford.READ: World Cup 2019: How Kuldeep Yadav fought his demonsBut with six needed from seven balls, Brathwaite launched Jimmy Neesham for what he hoped would be the winning hit, only for Trent Boult to take a superbly judged catch just inside the long-on boundary.Brathwaite sank to his knees in despair after falling for 101 off just 82 balls, including five sixes and nine fours, having dominated a last-wicket stand of 41 in which he scored all the runs.Sportstar does a recap of the game, with infographics. Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address.
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