West Indies fall agonisingly short after Carlos Brathwaite's stunning assault
The allrounder's effort put to shade a serene 148 from Williamson, brilliant spells from Cottrell, Boult and Ferguson, and a rousing half-century from Gayle
22/06Result
29th match (D/N), ICC Cricket World Cup at Manchester, Jun 22 2019
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
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![West Indies]( "West Indies")
286 (49/50 ov)
Player of the Match
22/06Result
29th match (D/N), ICC Cricket World Cup at Manchester, Jun 22 2019
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
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![West Indies]( "West Indies")
286 (49/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Brathwaite's 101 and heartbreak
He brought West Indies within five runs of victory with his first international hundred, but it wasn't enough
'Inches away from being Colossus Brathwaite'
The reactions to a stunning innings from Carlos Brathwaite that fell short of a few inches from clinching the win for West Indies
Brathwaite, Bishop, Neesham and what gets remembered
It seemed impossible, but Carlos Brathwaite so nearly pulled it off. From both sides the skills on show were incredible
'I thought I had enough bat on it': Brathwaite's heartbreak
The allrounder was pleased to have ended a long wait for a century and said there won't be recriminations over him trying to win the match with another six
Slow over rate leaves Kane Williamson on thin ice
New Zealand have been fined for not completing their overs in time against West Indies, and a second offence could earn their captain a suspension
Live Report - New Zealand v West Indies
ESPNcricinfo's live updates on New Zealand v West Indies
Brathwaite's six-hitting frenzy in 2D
How our ball-by-ball commentary captured the West Indies allrounder sending chills down the New Zealand team's backs in the final couple of overs
Smart Stats: New Zealand's two-man show from Williamson and Boult
According to ESPNcricinfo's Smart Stats, Trent Boult and Kane Williamson had a combined contribution of nearly 60% to New Zealand's thrilling five-run win
West Indies focus on team bonding instead of training on the eve of New Zealand game
"We wanted to get the guys together, just have a team event, a team bonding session. And I think it went really well," captain Jason Holder said
Preview
Can West Indies find a way to stay alive, without Andre Russell?
They looked exceptional in their warm-up match against New Zealand, but that is a distant memory as the sides prepare to meet in the World Cup proper
