Hope’s Brilliant Century Keeps West Indies Alive in Christchurch Test

West Indies vs New Zealand 2025 First test Shai Hope Century

Shai Hope’s unbeaten 116 and Justin Greaves’ solid 55 carried the West Indies to 212-4 at stumps, offering a faint chance of saving the first Test against New Zealand.

The pair added a vital 140-run stand after the visitors slumped to 72-4 while chasing a daunting 531. New Zealand, hampered by injuries to Nathan Smith and Matt Henry, need six more wickets with a new ball looming. Earlier, Kemar Roach claimed 5-78 as New Zealand posted 466-8, with two injured batsmen unable to bat. The West Indies still require 319 more runs to pull off an improbable escape.

Sahir Usman

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