West Indies Fight Back to Secure Thrilling Draw on Final Day Against New Zealand
The final day of the Test match between New Zealand and West Indies turned into one of grit, patience, and remarkable determination as the visitors batted through the entire day to earn a hard-fought draw. Led by a historic double century from JP Greaves, the West Indies showed remarkable resilience to come back into the game in fine style after starting the day under pressure.

Hope–Greaves Stand Lays the Foundation
The morning got underway with West Indies resuming their innings, as Shai Hope and JP Greaves continued their vital partnership. The pair's stand for the fifth wicket was extended to 150 runs off 283 deliveries, with Hope making 85, Greaves 59, along with 7 extras.
New Zealand took their second new ball at 80.1 overs, but the breakthrough did not come straight away as West Indies approached 250/4 in 81.5 overs.

At drinks in the 90th over, the visitors were steady at 266/4 as Hope was on a brilliant 138 and Greaves nearing his century on 87.
Dramatic Reviews and Lunch Break
New Zealand had reviewed a decision at 92.6 overs as there was a possibility of a wicket against TA Imlach; it was struck down.
Soon after, West Indies also reviewed in the 95.2nd over, again involving Imlach and that too was struck down.

At lunch, West Indies were 295/6 in 102 overs with Greaves on 97, while Roach played a solid hand with 12.
Greaves then reached a well-deserved century off 229 balls, including 11 fours.
Middle-Order Resistance: Greaves and Roach Shine


And thus, the partnership between Greaves and Roach became the story of the day.


In the meantime, West Indies crossed 300 in the 103.5th over, and another New Zealand review at 104.2 overs against Roach went in vain.


Their 7th wicket partnership also flourished:


50-run partnership in 94 balls
100-run partnership in 163 balls

150-run partnership in 271 balls
By this time, Greaves and Roach had thoroughly demoralized the New Zealand bowlers.


Greaves reached 150 from 293 balls with 17 boundaries, while Roach brought up a gritty 50 off 110 deliveries, including 8 fours.


At tea, West Indies stood tall at 399/6, with Greaves on 157 not out and Roach not out on 50.


A Record-Breaking Finish


West Indies entered the final session determined to bat out the day.


They reached the following:

400 in 131.1 overs
435/6 at drinks in the 149th over


New ball taken again at 160.1 overs


450 in 160.4 overs


The highlight came when JP Greaves reached his double century, scoring 200 off 384 balls, an innings marked by flawless temperament and supreme patience.


Match ends in a draw. At the end of a whole day of batting and tough review appeals, West Indies finished strongly, ensuring that the match was drawn. The partnership from Greaves and Roach marked this innings well, as both batsmen were so calm and composed under pressure. This day will be remembered for: JP Greaves' monumental 200* KAJ Roach's gritty support West Indies' fighting spirit to save the Test A well-earned, memorable draw for the visitors.