West Indies vs New Zealand Score, 1st Test of West Indies in New Zealand 2025

Rachin Ravindra to Justin Greaves. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Conway. New Zealand looked firmly in control after posting a formidable total and then ripping through the West Indies with four quick wickets. With the visitors reeling, it appeared to be only a matter of time before the hosts sealed the match. But Shai Hope and Justin Greaves had other ideas. The pair produced a stunning 196-run partnership for the fifth wicket, completely shifting the momentum. With New Zealand two bowlers short, their attack became thin, forcing over-reliance on the frontline options and reducing their ability to create sustained pressure. On Day 5, the West Indies resumed their chase confidently, scoring freely after the second new ball was taken. Hope's dismissal gave the hosts a glimmer of hope, and Imlach's quick wicket felt like a bonus. But then came the twist. Veteran Kemar Roach joined Justin Greaves and delivered an extraordinary, unexpected innings under pressure. New Zealand's fielding lapses, particularly the dropped chances off Roach, proved costly and ultimately swung the match decisively. Greaves remained a pillar throughout, completing an unforgettable performance.

Rachin Ravindra to Justin Greaves. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Conway.

Rachin Ravindra to Justin Greaves. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Conway.

Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run.

FOUR! Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.

Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to cover for no runs.

Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Latham.

Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Latham.

Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Latham.

Zak Foulkes to Kemar Roach. In-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Ravindra.

Zak Foulkes to Kemar Roach. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Latham.

Zak Foulkes to Kemar Roach. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Latham.

Zak Foulkes to Kemar Roach. Seaming in short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Latham.

Zak Foulkes to Kemar Roach. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs.

Zak Foulkes to Kemar Roach. In-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Conway.

Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Ravindra.

Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for no runs.

FOUR! Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, inside edge past fine leg for 4 runs.

Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves. Out-swinging full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, mis-fielded by Ravindra.

Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Latham.

NEW BALL. Jacob Duffy to Justin Greaves. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Latham.

Rachin Ravindra to Kemar Roach. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.

Rachin Ravindra to Kemar Roach. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, mis-timed to silly mid on for no runs.

Rachin Ravindra to Kemar Roach. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, inside edge to backward square leg for no runs.

APPEAL! Rachin Ravindra to Kemar Roach. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, hit pad to silly point for no runs, appeal made for Caught (Sub). The Blackcaps are still hoping to find the way.

Rachin Ravindra to Kemar Roach. Stock length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Young.

Rachin Ravindra to Justin Greaves. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Williamson.

Michael Bracewell to Kemar Roach. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs.

Michael Bracewell to Kemar Roach. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs.

Michael Bracewell to Kemar Roach. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Conway.