NZ into U19 World Cup semifinal

Kristian Clarke and Joseph Field celebrate hitting the winning runs for New Zealand at the under...
Kristian Clarke and Joseph Field celebrate hitting the winning runs for New Zealand at the under-19 cricket World Cup quarterfinal. Photo: Getty Images
The next generation of Black Caps have shown their mettle at the under-19 World Cup in South Africa.

New Zealand have stormed into the semifinal after a two wicket win over the West Indies in the quarterfinals, chasing down 239 after being 153 for eight.

Tailenders Joey Field and Kristian Clarke combined for 86 for the ninth wicket, with Clarke top-scoring with an unbeaten 46 - the highest score by a No 10 batsman in the tournament's history - after earlier taking four for 25 with the ball.

The Blackcaps will now face the winner of Bangladesh v South Africa.

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