West Indian all-rounder Justin Greaves celebrates after completing his double century on Day 5 of the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch. AP
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Greaves 202*, Roach 58* secure West Indies' remarkable draw vs NZ

  • West Indies secured a remarkable draw against New Zealand in Christchurch, opening their ICC World Test Championship account.
  • Justin Greaves scored an unbeaten double century (202*), his maiden, while Kemar Roach contributed an unbeaten 58* and took a five-for.
  • Greaves and Roach forged an unbroken 180-run seventh-wicket partnership to save the match.
  • West Indies' final score of 457/6 was the highest fourth innings total in Test cricket, excluding 'Timeless Tests'.
  • The draw marked the first time the 'Calypso Kings' secured a draw in New Zealand since 2013-14.

Why It Matters: This historic draw shows West Indies' incredible resilience in Test cricket.

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