Hamilton, Jan 8 (AP) - Kirk Edwards and Dwayne Bravo made centuries and Kieran Powell struck 73 from 44 balls as the West Indies crushed New Zealand by 203 runs in the fifth one-day international on Wednesday, leveling the five-match series 2-2.
Edwards made 123 not out and shared a 211-run fourth wicket partnership with Bravo (106) as the West Indies reached 363-4, their highest-ever one-day score, batting first after losing the toss.
Nikita Miller then took 4-45 as the West Indies rolled New Zealand for 160 in 29.5 overs in reply. It was New Zealand's second-largest one-day loss in terms of runs.
The West Indies won the first match of the series by two wickets, while New Zealand won the third by 159 runs and fourth by 158 runs. The second was lost to rain.
The West Indies have been beset by injuries and the unavailability of key players throughout the tour, hurting their performance in the last two matches. But they were determined to end the one-day series on a high note, battering the New Zealand attack in an innings that included 41 fours and nine sixes.
The West Indies bowlers, led by Jason Holder, Bravo and Miller, then exposed the frailty of the New Zealand batsmen when they are placed under consistent pressure. All-rounder Corey Anderson, with 29, had the hosts' highest score as New Zealand crumbled to 65-5.
Bravo bowled opener Martin Guptill when New Zealand was only six and Holder then removed Jesse Ryder (17) and Kane Williamson (17) to break the back of the New Zealand innings. Miller followed by running through the middle order, removing Ross Taylor (9), Brendon McCullum (6) and wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi, who stood on his own stumps.
"We came into this game with our backs against the wall and we came away with a big win," Bravo said. "We really played hard to represent our country and represent ourselves.
"(Johnson) Charles and Powell have had a difficult time but it was important that the management team, myself and the coaches backed them. They've done great things for us in the past and it was important they believed in themselves."
Powell got off to a blazing start, reaching his half century from 28 balls in 30 minutes, to set the tone of the innings for the West Indies.
Edwards then posted his first one-day century and shared a partnership of 211 with Bravo for the fourth wicket, the West Indies' highest partnership for any wicket against New Zealand.
Edwards reached his century from only 90 balls in 139 minutes, while Bravo posted his more swiftly, from 79 balls in 106 minutes.
The West Indies reached 300 after only 43.4 overs against a helpless New Zealand attack.
"It was a terrible day for us but credit to Dwayne and his boys, they came out today and produced a performance we knew they were capable of," New Zealand spinner Nathan McCullum said. "We weren't able to stay with them. I thought Kieran at the start, then Kirk and Dwayne, the innings that they played were world class.
Powell's batting was the first sign the West Indies were prepared to produce a more spirited effort Wednesday in hopes of squaring the series.
He went on the offensive from the start, scoring 19 runs, including three fours and a six, against New Zealand's fastest bowler, Mitchell McClenaghan, in the third over as the hosts struggled to adjust to the slower pace of the Seddon Park pitch.
When Powell was out in the 13th over, he had scored 73 in a 95-run opening partnership with Johnson Charles. While the West Indies' scoring rate subsided after his dismissal, he had provided a lead that still allowed subsequent batsmen to play with confidence and freedom.
Edwards and Bravo then came together with the West Indies 143-3 and ran their partnership for 25 overs to propel the tourists to their huge total.
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