The first match of the 3-Test series between New Zealand and West Indies was played at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. This match was very exciting and even after 5 days of play no one could win. At the same time, West Indies won everyone’s hearts with their strong batting. The New Zealand team could not win the match despite setting a target of 531 runs, on the other hand, West Indies drew the match by batting 163.3 overs in the last innings.
Justin Greaves saved the match by scoring a double century
In the last innings of this match, New Zealand gave a target of 531 runs to West Indies to win. But West Indies lost 4 wickets for 74 runs, after which New Zealand’s victory was clearly visible. But Justin Greaves and Shay Hope had other intentions. There was a partnership of 196 runs for the 5th wicket between the two players and the course of the match changed. Shay Hope played an innings of 140 runs in 234 balls. At the same time, after his dismissal, Justin Greaves took command and did not get out till the end.
Justin Greaves faced 388 balls during this period and scored 202 unbeaten runs. His innings included 19 fours. He also suffered a hamstring strain while batting, but he did not give up and remained at the crease. During this, along with Kemar Roach, he also added unbeaten 180 runs for the 7th wicket, which played an important role in getting the match drawn. Kemar Roach scored the first half-century of his Test career by scoring unbeaten 58 runs in 282 balls.
The game of the first innings went to New Zealand
West Indies won the toss in this match and decided to bowl first. After which New Zealand scored 231 runs in the first innings, during which Kane Williamson scored the maximum 52 runs. But in response, the West Indies team collapsed after scoring only 167 runs in its first innings. After this, New Zealand declared its second innings after scoring 466 runs at the loss of 8 wickets and took an lead of 530 runs. But West Indies batted aggressively in the last innings and got the historic match drawn.
