West Indies vs New Zealand in pictures: Kiwis clinch a thriller as Brathwaite's superb ton goes in vain

Presenting pictures of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 match between West Indies and Afghanistan at Old Trafford in Manchester.

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The Kiwis celebrate after Carlos Brathwaite failed to clear Trent Boult at long-on with six runs required to win.

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Carlos Brathwaite hammered his way to a superb century but couldn't turn around the Windies' fortune as the side fell short of the target by just five runs.

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Trent Boult celebrates Nicholas Pooran's wicket. The Kiwi paceman, who clinched a four-for, maintained an excellent economy rate of 3.00 during the match.

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New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was adjudged the 'Man of the Match' for his contribution with the bat. He scored 148 off 154 deliveries.

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Chris Gayle plays a shot en route to his knock of 87 off 84 balls.

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Ross Taylor combined well with his skipper and the duo now has the most 150+ stands in ODIs for any New Zealand pair (four).

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Sheldon Cottrell celebrates after dismissing New Zealand's Colin Munro. Cottrell finished with figures of 10-1-56-4.

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