THE STORY
On June 22, 2019, during the ICC Cricket World Cup match at Old Trafford, Manchester, Carlos Brathwaite of the West Indies, chasing a target of 292 set by New Zealand, scored a rapid 101 runs off 82 balls. In the penultimate over, needing six runs to win, Brathwaite attempted a six but was caught by Trent Boult at long-on, resulting in a five-run defeat for the West Indies. (cricbuzz.com)
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Carlos Brathwaite, West Indies
WHY IT MATTERS
Brathwaite's valiant century nearly secured an improbable victory, highlighting his resilience and the narrow margins in high-stakes cricket matches.