Heart-break as Ireland denied their first-ever win over New Zealand

Michael Bracewell's unbeaten century trumped a sublime hundred for Harry Tector, with Ireland denied their first-ever win over the Black Caps in heart-breaking circumstances

ALMOST: Curtis Campher of Ireland celebrates after claiming the wicket of New Zealand's Martin Guptill during the Men's One Day International match between Ireland and New Zealand at Malahide Cricket Club in Dublin. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Michael Bracewell was the architect of a dramatic heist at Malahide as New Zealand sealed the first ODI against Ireland by one wicket with a ball remaining.

His unbeaten century trumped a sublime hundred for Harry Tector and an all-round show from Curtis Campher, with Ireland denied their first-ever win over the Black Caps in heart-breaking circumstances.