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Martin Guptill hits double ton to propel Kiwis to semis

Martin Guptill became the fifth player and first New Zealander to hit double ton against West Indies in the fourth quarter finals of cricket World Cup.

Pankaj Samantray

21 Mar 2015 14:50 IST

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Guptill was dropped by Samuels in first over

Guptill scored half century in 64 balls

The stylish right handed opener scored his 7th ton of 111 balls. In the process became the first Black cap to score back to back centuries

The opener took next 23 balls to score 150 runs in the knockouts

Guptill reached the 200 mark in just 152 balls to become the fifth player in the planet to achieve the feat

The Kiwi opener was unbeaten at 237 of 136 balls against toothless West Indies bowling