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Greaves' Unbeaten 202 Rescues West Indies as First Test Ends in Christchurch Draw

An injury-hit New Zealand attack could not force a finish, with the draw yielding World Test Championship points for both teams.

R Ashwin hailed Justin Greaves after his 202*.
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West Indies racked-up the highest total in the fourth-innings of a non timeless Test as they held on for a draw in Christchurch. Here's every record they broke in the process.
Greaves, right, is congratulated by Roach after his 150 in Christchurch

Overview

  • West Indies closed on 457-6 after 163.3 overs, the second-highest fourth-innings total in a time-limited Test.
  • Justin Greaves faced 388 balls for 202 not out, adding 196 with Shai Hope (140) and an unbroken 180 with Kemar Roach (58*).
  • The Greaves–Roach stand spanned 409 deliveries, a fourth-innings record for a seventh-wicket or lower partnership by runs and balls faced.
  • New Zealand lost seamers Matt Henry (calf) and Nathan Smith (side), leaving Jacob Duffy (3-122, ~60 overs) and Zak Foulkes as the only fit pacers, with reviews exhausted and chances missed late.
  • Both sides collected WTC points from the draw, with the series moving to Wellington for the second Test next week.