ICC World Cup 2019 NZ vs WI: Best pictures of the match

New Zealand vs West Indies is a match that will be best remembered for the heroics of Carlos Brathwaite, and the attempted six that was caught by Trent Boult at long on.New Zealand, put into bat, were dealt severe blows when Sheldon Cottrell removed both their openers in the first over the match. Kane Williamson then steadied the ship and his brilliant 148 helped New Zealand reach 291.In reply, West Indies were tottering at 164/7 at one stage before Brathwaite scored a breathtaking innings of 101 runs off 82 balls that almost took his team home before falling 5 runs short.

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West Indies' Carlos Brathwaite is dejected after losing his wicket and his side the match. Photo credit: Reuters

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West Indies' Carlos Brathwaite celebrates reaching his century. Photo credit: Reuters

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West Indies fans give the ground a tremendous atmosphere during the match. Photo credit: Reuters

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West Indies' Chris Gayle in action. Photo credit: Reuters

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New Zealand's Trent Boult celebrates taking the wicket of West Indies' Shai Hope. Photo credit: Reuters

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West Indies' Sheldon Cottrell celebrates taking the wicket of New Zealand's Tom Latham. Photo credit: Reuters

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New Zealand's Kane Williamson celebrates reaching his century. Photo credit: Reuters

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New Zealand's Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor during the match. Photo credit: Reuters

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New Zealand's Kane Williamson in action. Photo credit: Reuters

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West Indies' Sheldon Cottrell celebrates the wicket of New Zealand's Colin Munro. Photo credit: Reuters

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Updated at:3rd Jan, 2019 at 6:31 PM