Greaves’ Epic 202 Helps West Indies Pull Off Valiant Draw in Christchurch

West Indies Pull Off Valiant Draw against New Zealand in Christchurch

Justin Greaves’ unbeaten 202 and Kemar Roach’s gritty 58* powered the West Indies to a remarkable draw in the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.

Chasing a massive 531, the visitors finished on 457-6, the second-highest fourth-innings total in Test history. Greaves batted nearly 10 hours and faced 388 balls, adding a crucial 180-run stand with Roach for the seventh wicket. Earlier, Shai Hope contributed a valuable 140. With key New Zealand pacers injured and the pitch offering little help, West Indies survived multiple scares to secure a hard-fought result.

The second Test begins Wednesday in Wellington.