Justin Greaves double century drawn new Zealand against West Indies
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News1806-12-2025, 12:49

NZ 697 not enough: Greaves double century secures draw, echoes 2001 Kolkata Test

  • New Zealand failed to win a Test match despite scoring 697 runs, drawing parallels to the 2001 Kolkata Test.
  • West Indies, chasing 531, drew the match by scoring 457/6, led by Justin Greaves' double century and Shai Hope's century.
  • The match highlighted cricket's unpredictability, as New Zealand couldn't secure a victory despite a massive score.
  • The 2001 Kolkata Test saw Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman's record 376-run partnership save India from defeat against Australia after a follow-on.

Why It Matters: Cricket's unpredictable nature means huge leads don't assure victory.

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