New Zealand played the first Test against West Indies in Christchurch but the match was drawn as both the teams put up a strong fight. New Zealand was batting first and they set a total of 231 in the first innings with Kane Williamson (52) as their top scorer. The Kiwis were also successful in piling up West Indies innings at the score of 167 with Tagenarine Chanderpaul (52) as their top performer.
Both the teams gave a tough competition in the second innings as New Zealand furthered their lead by 466 runs. Tom Latham (145) and Rachin Ravindra (176) wrecked havoc on field and displayed exceptional batting. West Indies on the other hand put up a strong fight with Shai Hope (140) and Justin Greaves (202) stepping up for the team.
🚨 WEST INDIES HAS BATTED 163.3 OVERS IN THE 4th INNINGS TO GET A DRAW IN NEW ZEALAND 🤯
Justin Greaves – 202*(388)
Shai Hope – 140(234)
Kemar Roach – 58*(233)
From 72/4 to 457/6 while chasing 531 runs…!!! There is hope in West Indies cricket. pic.twitter.com/lRsjuLl6GT---Advertisement---— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 6, 2025
In the second innings, the West Indies were initially reduced to 72/4 leaving them with a steep challenge. But Shai Hope came in and anchored the innings with his fourth Test century while Greaves handled the innings from other end and the duo together put up a partnership of 196 runs.
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The Test match, full of gritty performances and resilient partnerships, ended in a historic draw, with the West Indies showcasing immense determination despite the steep target.
