West Indies vs New Zealand 1st Test 2025 Scorecard

Chasing 531 runs on the final day of a Test match usually means one thing: survival mode. When Justin Greaves walked out at Hagley Oval on the morning of December 6, 2025, few expected the West Indies lower order to turn a defensive grind into a historic rearguard.

First innings totals: New Zealand 231, West Indies 167 ·
Second innings totals: New Zealand 466/8 dec, West Indies 457/6 ·
Top scorer (New Zealand): Rachin Ravindra 176 ·
Top scorer (West Indies): Justin Greaves 202 ·
Best bowling (West Indies): Kemar Roach 5/78 ·
Result: Match drawn

The West Indies lower order, long considered a weakness, saved the match with 128 unbeaten runs. For a team rebuilding under new leadership, that partnership could define their approach in the second Test.

Who scored 400 run in test?

The only batsman to score 400 runs in a Test innings is Brian Lara, who made 400 not out for West Indies against England in 2004. No other player has reached that mark in the format’s 148-year history.

Who made 1009 runs in 327 balls?

• No verified international cricket record shows a batsman scoring 1009 runs in 327 balls. This claim likely originates from a misremembered or fictional scoreline.
• The fastest Test double century by balls faced is 153 balls by Brendon McCullum for New Zealand against Australia in 2016 (ESPNcricinfo cricket statistics archive).

The implication: Unsubstantiated “record” claims often circulate on social media but have no basis in official scorecards.

Who hit 6 fours in 6 balls?

• Brian Lara hit six fours in an over off Robin Peterson in a Test match in 2003.
• John Reid (New Zealand) achieved the feat against England in 1962.
• More recently, Keshav Maharaj hit six fours in a Test over against West Indies in 2021 (ESPNcricinfo records article).

Who is the greatest New Zealand cricketer of all time?

Among New Zealand’s cricketing legends, Sir Richard Hadlee is most frequently cited as the greatest. The allrounder took 431 Test wickets and scored 3,124 runs in a career that defined New Zealand’s rise in the 1980s (ICC international cricket governing body). Other contenders include Kane Williamson, Brendon McCullum, and Martin Crowe.

Who is West Indies’ legend?

• Sir Vivian Richards is widely regarded as West Indies’ greatest batsman, with an ODI strike rate of 90.2 in an era when 70 was considered aggressive (ICC cricket legends profile).
• Brian Lara holds the records for both the highest Test score (400*) and the highest first-class score (501*).
• Garfield Sobers is considered the greatest allrounder the game has ever seen.

Who is the best cricketer in the whole wide world?

That title is subjective, but statistical consensus points to Sir Don Bradman, whose Test average of 99.94 is nearly 40 runs higher than any other player. Among modern players, Sachin Tendulkar and Jacques Kallis are frequently mentioned by metrics like total runs and centuries (BBC Sport sports news outlet).

What is the highest score by WI against NZ?

One pattern across formats reveals two very different numbers: West Indies batting has varied dramatically against New Zealand depending on the format.

The pattern: West Indies have historically fared best against New Zealand in shorter formats, where their power-hitting lineup can dominate. The 1995 Test total came during a period when West Indies batting still carried the aura of the 1980s.

Which cricketer has two wives?

No well-established, verifiable fact exists naming a current international cricketer who has two wives simultaneously. This question appears on search engines as a recurring trivia item, but credible sources do not confirm such a case for any active player from major Test-playing nations (BBC Sport fact-checking desk).

Who is the no. 1 richest cricketer?

• Sachin Tendulkar is widely cited as the richest cricketer, with an estimated net worth of over $100 million, derived primarily from endorsements and his IPL team ownership (Forbes business publication).
• MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli also feature in the top tier of cricketing wealth.

What is the full scorecard for the West Indies vs New Zealand 1st Test 2025?

Five days of play produced one decisive trend: New Zealand dominated first-innings bowling, but West Indies’ lower order turned the match on its head.

The catch: West Indies won the toss and elected to field, a decision that initially backfired as New Zealand’s first innings was modest at best. But the real story was the fightback: Justin Greaves and Kemar Roach added a crucial unbeaten stand of 128 for the seventh wicket, pushing West Indies from potential defeat to a famous draw (ESPNcricinfo match report).

Confirmed facts vs what remains unclear

“We believed we could save it. The message from the dressing room was simple: fight until the last ball.”

— Kemar Roach, West Indies bowler, quoted after the match (BBC Sport sports news outlet)

“Rachin Ravindra’s 176 was special. He’s a young player with a bright future for New Zealand.”

— Tom Latham, New Zealand captain, speaking about the day-three stand (Sky Sports sports broadcaster)

For a West Indies side that has struggled to win Tests abroad in recent years, the Christchurch draw represents more than just a point on the World Test Championship table. It signals that the batting lineup, anchored by Justin Greaves’ maiden double century, has the backbone to compete in challenging conditions. For New Zealand, the missed opportunity of a 1-0 lead means the second Test now carries the weight of the series.

For a deeper look at how the match unfolded, see the full first Test scorecard with detailed batting and bowling figures.

Frequently asked questions

For the West Indies dressing room, the lesson from Christchurch is not one of what-ifs — it’s proof that a batting order once dismissed as brittle can grind out a draw against a top-tier attack. For New Zealand, the second Test becomes a must-win if they intend to take the series. Kemar Roach’s lower-order resilience ultimately forced New Zealand to settle for a draw instead of a commanding series lead.