Historic draw as Justin Greaves’ double century saves West Indies from New Zealand win

A double century from Justin Greaves helped West Indies avoid certain defeat against New Zealand in the first Test at Christchurch on Saturday.

Chasing a target of 531, West Indies scored 457 for six in 163.3 overs. This innings ranks as the second-highest fourth-innings score in Test cricket history.

Greaves scored 202 not out, while Kemar Roach added 58 runs. Both players achieved their career-best scores in Test cricket.

After losing four wickets for just 72 runs, Shai Hope and Justin Greaves built a partnership of 196 runs. Hope scored 140 before getting out, and the sixth wicket fell only nine runs later. 

Roach then joined Greaves to form a historic unbeaten partnership of 180 runs, guiding the team to a draw.

Justin Greaves was named player of the match for his remarkable innings.

For New Zealand, Jacob Duffy took three wickets, while Matt Henry, Zack Folkes, and Michael Bracewell claimed one each.

Earlier, New Zealand declared their second innings at 466 for eight. Rachin Ravindra scored 176, and captain Tom Latham added 145. 

Kemar Roach took five wickets for West Indies, Ojay Sheldons claimed two, and Jayden Seales took one.

West Indies had won the toss and asked New Zealand to bat first. 

New Zealand was bowled out for 231 in their first innings, with Kane Williamson scoring 52 and Michael Bracewell 47. 

Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Ojay Sheldons, Justin Greaves, Johan Lear, and Roston Chase shared the wickets.

West Indies managed only 167 in their first innings, with Shai Hope scoring 56 and Tagenarine Chanderpaul 52. 

Jacob Duffy took five wickets for New Zealand, Matt Henry three, and Zack Folkes two.