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Justin Greaves' unbeaten 202 and strong partnerships helped West Indies draw after chasing a record 531, as New Zealand's injuries weakened their bowling attack.
- At Hagley Oval, an unbeaten double hundred from Justin Greaves, supported by Shai Hope , helped West Indies secure a draw on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
- With pacers Matt Henry and Nathan Smith sidelined, New Zealand relied on part-time spin from Michael Bracewell and Rachin Ravindra after setting West Indies 531 to win.
- Greaves and Hope built a 196-run partnership, then raised 180 with Kemar Roach, helping West Indies reach 457 for six in a marathon innings.
- New Zealand team ran out of reviews and Jacob Duffy, New Zealand seamer, bowled 60 overs, limiting their chances to take remaining wickets and giving West Indies team first WTC points.
- Decisions on Matt Henry and Nathan Smith's fitness will shape New Zealand's prospects as the second Test in Wellington starts Tuesday.
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The Express Tribune
Greaves double ton earns West Indies draw
An epic 202 not out by Justin Greaves and a stubborn support role by Kemar Roach saw the West Indies salvage a valiant draw in the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday. Set a colossal target of 531, 113 more than the current record for a successful fourth-innings chase, the West Indies were 457-6 at the end, the second-highest Test fourth innings. Greaves battled for almost 10 hours and faced 388 deliveries, bringing up his…
Justin Greaves' Maiden Double Century, Kemar Roach's Resilience Help West Indies Avoid Defeat in First Test Against New Zealand
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. A memorable maiden double century from Justin Greaves and a solid knock from Kemar Roach have helped the West Indies to avoid a defeat in the opening Test of the three-match series against New Zealand at the Hagley Oval on Saturday. Sports News | Justin Greaves' Maiden Double Century, Kemar Roach's Resilience Help West Indies Avoid Defeat in First Test Against New Zealand.
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Japan TodayGreaves' 202 earns the West Indies a draw with New Zealand in the 1st test
Justin Greaves has made an unbeaten 202 in a 230-run partnership with Kemar Roach as the West Indies won an endurance contest against a threadbare New Zealand attack to draw the first test after being set 531 to win. The…
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