Martin Guptill became the first man to score a double hundred in a Cricket World Cup knockout match and propelled co-hosts New Zealand into the semi-finals as they sealed a 143-run win against West Indies . The 28-year-old batsman was dropped in the first over before going on to score 237 from 163 balls — including 24 fours and 11 sixes , one of which found the roof of Wellington ’ s Westpac Stadium in the final over . The record-breaking innings — the second highest one-day international score of all time behind Indian Rohit Sharma ’ s 264 — helped his side to 393-6 . Martin Guptill celebrates after scoring his double century during New Zealand 's win over the West Indies . ‘ I ’ m still not really sure what happened , ’ said Guptill . ‘ I am incredibly proud of what we achieved today and hopefully moving forward we can win another game and then another one after that. ’ The fact Guptill was the first New Zealander to pass 200 in a ODI was not really a surprise . He scored 189 not out against England in 2013 and said , looking back at that innings , he felt he could have achieved the mark then . ‘ I did muck around in the middle overs of that innings but I wouldn ’ t take it back at all , ’ added Guptill . ‘ To set the record and then break it again is pretty amazing and I just have to try to do it again I guess. ’ The batsman recorded the second highest one-day international score in the sports history with 237 . In reply , West Indies were all out for 250 in 30.3 overs , with Trent Boult claiming four for 44 to become the leading wicket-taker in the tournament . New Zealand will face South Africa in the semi-finals while Australia play India in the other match . It could have been so different , though , had Marlon Samuels held a catch just three balls in which would have sent Guptill back to the pavilion . Guptill also survived two lbw shouts but New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum had less luck at the other end as he fell for 12 runs . Guptill was given a standing ovation following his impressive innings in the World Cup clash .
Martin Guptill scored an impressive 237 from 163 balls for New Zealand . The co-hosts are through to the semi-finals after beating the West Indies . Guptill could have been caught out but was dropped by Cricket World Cup . Click here for all the latest Marlon Samuels news .