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

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.