When: 

New Zealand vs West Indies, 1st Test, December 2-6 at 11AM Local (3:30 AM IST)

Where:

 Hagley Oval, Christchurch

What to expect: 

There is a slight chance of precipitation during the first session of play. Barring any interruptions during that time of the day, there could be slight drizzles throughout with overcast conditions. At the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, teams batting second have generally come out victorious on 10 occasions out of the 16 Tests played at the venue. With overcast conditions, the ball could be expected to move laterally on Day 1.

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New Zealand (Playing XI):

Tom Latham(c), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Tom Blundell(w), Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy

West Indies (Playing XI):

Tagenarine Chanderpaul, John Campbell, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope, Roston Chase(c), Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach(w), Kemar Roach, Johann Layne, Jayden Seales, Ojay Shields

So......... win toss........ field......... for a "better" chance to have an upper hand in this match....

Let's go WINdies..........!!!

@Narper

there could be slight drizzles throughout with overcast conditions.

you mean i have to dress horsey Tage with rain coat and long booths ?

😀

I think playing XI will be as follows:

Campbell

Tage

Athanaze

Hope

Chase

Imlach

Greaves (Hodge if Greaves injured)

Roach

Phillip

Layne

Seales

New Zealand are about to begin their campaign in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle, the last of the nine teams involved in the WTC to do so. They last played a Test against Zimbabwe four months ago while their previous fixture as part of the WTC was a year ago when England came to their shores and won the Crowe-Thorpe Trophy 2-1.

West Indies, on the other hand, have endured a torrid start to their WTC cycle with a 3-0 whitewash against Australia at home which included being bowled out for 27 in the final Test. A 2-0 defeat to India followed in the subcontinent to make matters worse. But, the men from the Caribbean showed a lot more application in the second Test against India, dragging the game to Day 5 after India enforced the follow-on. John Campbell and Shai Hope led the fight with centuries.

@shivnotout

you mean i have to dress horsey Tage with rain coat and long booths ?

how else would you get that 100 points?

West Indies have won the toss and have opted to field

Roston Chase: 

We are gonna bowl first. The overhead conditions, the greenness of the wicket and the stats here. We have got Kemar Roach back. We have a few changes. The best team about this team, we have time on our hands

.Tom Latham: 

We have batted many times here. Few overhead conditions. If we do well in the first session, we should be okay. It is good if you are positive and looking to score. Some of the guys who have come in today have done well in ODI and first-class cricket.

New Zealand (Playing XI):

Tom Latham(c), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Tom Blundell(w), Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy

West Indies (Playing XI):

Tagenarine Chanderpaul, John Campbell, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope, Roston Chase(c), Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach(w), Kemar Roach, Johann Layne, Jayden Seales, Ojay Shields

This Ojay guy must be really good.

I haven't heard much of him, but here he is debuting in the 1st test.

The pitch report was supposed to happen. But the hessian cover has been put on as a precautionary measure because of the little drizzle that is on. Neil Wagner believes there will be movment because of the grass cover but the overhead conditions will play a bigger part. The floodlights are on as well.

Matt Henry: 

It is exciting. We are kicking off our WTC. Some boys are making their transition here at this level. The guys know the conditions here. Traditionally there is bounce here at Hagley. They are a strong side with bat and ball. Specially, with the ball. The batters will look to tough it out for as long as possible.

@Drapsey

Need at least one Yardie for balance.

I almost had it right. Shields in for Phillip.

Congrats to Shields on his debut. Make it count!

I think playing XI will be as follows:

Campbell

Tage

Athanaze

Hope

Chase

Imlach

Greaves (Hodge if Greaves injured)

Roach

Phillip

Layne

Seales

Windies won Dah Toss and elected to field...🤔

There was rain expected during the first session. The NZ players and the Windies team are lining up to go out into the middle. The rain is still around, though very little. The players making their way for the anthems led by the umpires. The Windies anthem being played first. All the lights have been switched on it seems. The NZ anthem being played now.

Imagine what it must be like to be Anderson Phillip.

Made WI debut. Played 2 test matches. Didn't light the cricketing world afire. Didn't toots dung de place either. Well....maybe that's arguable seeing what's happened subsequently.

Selected for tour of India. Rookie Layne with minimal FC matches selected and Phillip dropped

Played 2nd test match due to Layne injury. Didn't take a wicket

Selected for the NZ tour with Layne and another rookie with even less FC experience than Layne

Dropped in favour of BOTH

Good for the ego

Wbat a thing the appointed vc cant make the team

If athanaze dont score no runs he should be dropped from all formats

0.3

Roach to Conway, out Caught by Justin Greaves!! Poor poke outside off and the second slip has dived to his right to take it. Pitched up, nipped away with the seam and the batter pushed at it to pay the price.

Conway c Justin Greaves b Roach 0(2)

Day 1: 1st Session

NZ 1/1 (1)

Kane Williamson 0(3)

Tom Latham 0(1)

Kemar Roach 1-1-0-1

NZ 2-1

Tom Latham 1(9)

Kane Williamson0(7)

Kemar Roach2-2-0-1

3.2

Jayden Seales to Williamson, 3 runs, to sweeper cover,

Day 1: Play stopped due to rain

NZ 5 /1 (3.3) CRR:1.43

The groundsmen are coming in. Play has been stopped. It started raining all of a sudden. The Hessian being rolled out.

Tom Latham 1(10)

Kane Williamson 3(9)

Neil Wagner with an umbrella says, 'The rain is getting heavier. It doesn't look good. The wind is dying out. Don't think it is going anywhere.' He adds, 'there is some moisture and it is quite wet already on the outfield. It is a good draining ground.'

12:20 Local Time, 23:20 GMT, 04:50 IST: The drizzle seems to have stopped. The groundsmen have started their mop-up operation. They are clearing the water from the covers. Both the umpires are once again out in the middle and they are having a chat with the head groundsman. Now, the covers are being peeled off. The cover has been taken off from the bowler's run-up area. Looks like we are going to have a restart soon. And as I type, the sun is shining through now.

The players and the umpires make their way out to the middle. Both Latham and Williamson will have to refocus and start afresh again. Seales to continue his over. Three slips and a gully in place. Here we go...

3.4

Jayden Seales to Latham, no run, nicely bowled!

4.1

Roach to Williamson, 3 runs, nicely played! Shortish and some room on offer, Williamson gets on top of the bounce and cuts it through point. The chase is on and the fielder cuts it off near the fence. Three runs result

Day 1: 1st Session

NZ 8 /1 (5.1)CRR:1.55

Tom Latham 1(1

Kane Williamson 6(10)

Kemar Roach 3-2-3-1

West Indies review for a lbw!

Looked high to the naked eye.

8.2

Roach to Williamson, no run, West Indies review for a lbw! Looked high to the naked eye. Roach convinces Chase to take the review. Was a back of a length delivery that seamed in from off, Williamson hopped to keep it out but got beaten on the inside edge to get struck above the knee roll on the front pad. UltraEdge shows a flat line. Over to ball-tracking and it reveals that it is bouncing over the stumps. Not a wise review considering

9.1

Jayden Seales to Williamson, 3 runs, pitched up outside off, swinging away, Williamson reaches out and drives it in the gap through covers. The fielder gives it a chase to cut it off. Three runs taken

Have to give Kemar Roach his due. A good Test fast bowler who has put in a lot of work for the West Indies over the past decade or so.

13:16 Local Time, 00:16 GMT, 05:46 IST: Well, well, it has started raining again! Off go the players once again.

Day 1: Rain stops play and Lunch Break

NZ 17 /1 (10.3) CRR:1.62

Kane Williamson 13(31)

Tom Latham 1(31)

Latham now 1 run off 31 deliveries. He must be looking to set some kind of a record.

@Drapsey

He makes Tage looks like a T20 player 😀

@Cricket_101

😀

Let's not forget the recently retired Kraigg.

@Narper

rain done

32/1

Day 1: 2nd Session

NZ 37 /1 (13) CRR:2.85

Kane Williamson 27(40)

Tom Latham 2(37)

Kemar Roach 7-4-10-1

@Drapsey

Let's not forget the recently retired Kraigg.

you remember Glenn Turner?

Day 1: 2nd Session

NZ 40 /1 (15) CRR:2.67

15.6

Johann Layne to Williamson, no run, this is so much better from Layne - pitched up and straightens from a length, opens up KW on the angle and bounces off the thigh-pad to slip

15.5

Johann Layne to Williamson, no run, beaten, much better from Layne - short of a good length and seaming away from off, draws KW into a tentative poke and he's beaten on the outside edge

15.4

Johann Layne to Williamson, no run, short of a good length and just outside off - KW stays back in defence

15.3

Johann Layne to Williamson, no run, beaten, back of a length and shaping away from outside off - KW hung his bat out and is beaten by the movement

15.2

Johann Layne to Williamson, no run, fuller length delivery outside off - KW plays from the crease as he drove it to mid-off

15.1

Johann Layne to Williamson, no run, beaten, short of a good length and straightening from a length around off, makes KW play and then beats him on the outside edge

Ojay Shields, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

16.1

Ojay Shields to Latham, no ball, FOUR,short, wide and four, a gentle start from the debutant, oversteps and then offers width to the left-hander - Latham gets on top of the bounce and cuts it square past point for a boundary

That's some kind of a welcome to the debutant.

16.3

Ojay Shields to Williamson, no run, beautifully bowled, fuller length delivery and swinging away late, the length drew KW into the drive and he's lucky not to have edged it

NZ 47 /1 (17) CRR:2.76

Kane Williamson 29(53)

Tom Latham 7(49)

Ojay Shields 1-0-7-0

17.1

Johann Layne to Latham, 3 runs, nicley played, full and swinging into the left-hander - but it's right in the zone and Latham punches it back past the non-striker, chase for mid-on and he's back for the third

And Latham moves into double figures. Wow!

18.4

WOjay Shields to Williamson, out Bowled!!

Williamson b Ojay Shields 33(61) [4s-4]

18.4

Ojay Shields to Williamson, no ball, a debut Test wicket for Shields, but it's a front-foot no-ball, heartbreak for the youngster, pitched up and jagged back into the right-hander, drew KW into a casual drive and burst through the gate, crashing into the top of off-stump, but the joy was shortlived

18.4

Ojay Shields to Williamson, 3 runs, short and wide of off, KW is on his toes as he cuts it in front of square on the off-side, chase for the fielder and he's back for the third

Day 1: 2nd Session

NZ 59 /1 (19) CRR:3.11

Tom Latham 11(53)

Kane Williamson 36(62)

Ojay Shields 2-0-12-0

19.5

Justin Greaves to Williamson, FOUR, short, wide and four - width on offer and KW doesn't miss out, gets on top of the bounce and crashes it square past point for a boundary

Day 1: 2nd Session

NZ 65 /1 (20)CRR:3.25

Kane Williamson 42(6

Tom Latham 11(53)

Justin Greaves1-0-6-0

20.1

4

Ojay Shields to Latham, FOUR, nicely played, back of a length and well wide of off - Latham gets on top of the bounce and runs it wide of gully, used Shields's pace and beat square third man to his right

20.2

4

Ojay Shields to Latham, byes, FOUR, Shields loses his line and spills one well down leg - kept going away and past Tevin Imlach's dive, runs away for byes, four of them

24.5

Jayden Seales to Latham, 3 runs, a floaty half-volley on the pads, Latham gets inside the line and then flicks it off his toes, through mid-wicket and he's back for the third

Day 1: 2nd Session

NZ 86 /1 (25) CRR:3.44

Kane Williamson 49(82)

Tom Latham 21(69)

Jayden Seales 6-0-14-0

26.5

F

Jayden Seales to Williamson, 2 runs, back of a length and well wde of off - KW is on his toes as he punches it in front of square on the off-side, comes back for the second and raises his 38th Test half-century

Day 1: 2nd Session

Time for Drinks! NZ have scored at a brisk clip after lunch.

NZ 93/1(2 CRR:3.32

Kane Williamson 52(92)

Tom Latham 23(7

29.4

Justin Greaves to Williamson, out Caught by Athanaze!! There's the breakthrough West Indies were searching for! Sharp take from Athanaze in the slip cordon. Williamson was troubled earlier in the off-stump channel as well and this time he perishes. In the corridor of uncertainty, angling in initially but it straightens after landing to square Williamson up. He looks to keep it out but gets a thick outside edge behind. Athanaze at second slip gets low to his right and takes a good catch in front of him with both hands. There was also some extra bounce and Williamson couldn't handle it.

Williamson c Athanaze b Justin Greaves 52(102) [4s-6]

NZ 94/2 (30)CRR:3.13

Rachin Ravindra 0(2)

Tom Latham 23(7

Justin Greaves 6-2-15-1

31.2

Justin Greaves to Latham, out Caught by Tevin Imlach!! Justin Greaves strikes twice in quick succession and he is cock-a-hoop! Both the set batters are back in the hut now. Latham's gritty knock comes to an end. Justin Greaves keeps it nice and full around off, enticing Latham into an expansive drive and the southpaw obliges. He tries to drive it down the ground but the ball moves away to take the outside edge. A regulation take for Tevin Imlach.

Latham c Tevin Imlach b Justin Greaves 24(85) [4s-2]

NZ 95/3 (31.2)

CRR:3.03

32.2

Jayden Seales to Ravindra, 3 runs, full delivery straying on the pads, Ravindra flicks it nicely through square leg. A long hard chase for Layne in the deep to his right and he manages to cut it off. Three runs taken

32.3

Jayden Seales to Will Young, 2 runs, edged but in the gap! Pitched up delivery on off, moving away, Will Young is drawn into a drive and the edge is found

32.5

Jayden Seales to Will Young, 3 runs, full delivery straying on the pads, Will Young stays well-balanced and clips it with good timing through mid-wicket.

Day 1: 2nd Session

32.6

Jayden Seales to Ravindra, out Bowled!! Knocked him over! Jayden Seales is pumped up and why not! It has been a wonderful passage of play for the visitors. Jayden Seales steams in from round the wicket and pitches it up on off. Ravindra tries to drive down the ground but the ball moves away late to fox him. He gets beaten on the outside edge and the ball crashes into the off-stump

Ravindra b Jayden Seales 3(6)

NZ103/4 (33)

Last 10 overs: 20 runs, 3 wkts

Johan Layne...green like green mango. Like him though.

40.6

Johann Layne to Will Young, out Caught by Justin Greaves!! Maiden Test wicket for Johann Layne! Tentative from Will Young and he has paid the price for it! Good length delivery shaping in from outside off, Will Young is in two minds whether to play at it or leave it. There was some extra bounce as well. Will Young was late 

Will Young c Justin Greaves b Johann Layne 14(3 [4s-1]

NZ120 /5 (41) CRR:2.93

@Narper

so far so good

Day 1: Stumps

NZ 231 /9 (70) CRR:3.3

Kane Williamson c Alick Athanaze b Justin Greaves 52

Kemar Roach 17 6 47 2

Jayden Seales 15 3 44 1

Johann Layne 11 1 47 1

Ojay Shields 9 2 34 2

Justin Greaves 10 3 35 2

Roston Chase (c) 8 2 13 1

@Chrissy @Narper

Decent, indeed.

However, our first innings score will be a massive indicator if we will be able to compete toe to toe in the rest of this match.

Gawn !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Review time

70.3

Jayden Seales to Foulkes, out Caught by Tevin Imlach!!

Foulkes c Tevin Imlach b Jayden Seales 4(16)

All out - Seales finishes them off.

early start today

231/10

NZ 231 (70.3) CRR:3.28

Day 2: Innings Break

Lets GO Windies......!!!

If we can bat out this entire day.... we will be in good shape.

@Chrissy

Perfect start.

Now to bat and bat and bat....test match style

@FunnyMan

time come. Leh we go West Indies.

long long time we een win a test in New Zealand

@Narper

yes indeed

Our fielding was pretty good so far

John Campbell and Chanderpaul are at the crease.

John Campbell is on strike.

Matt Henry will open the attack

Day 2: 1st Session

WI 1/0 (1) CRR:1

- West Indies trail by 230 runs

Tagenarine Chanderpaul 0(5)

John Campbell 1(1)

Matt Henry 1-0-1-0

Campbell gawn

1.1

Foulkes to John Campbell, out Caught by Will Young!! . and he's struck immediately - that's a corker of a catch at wide third slip and John Campbell falls cheaply.

 John Campbell c Will Young b Foulkes 1(2)

Alick Athanaze, left handed bat, comes to the crease

1.2

Foulkes to Athanaze, no run

2.1

Matt Henry to Chanderpaul, 1 run, on a length and at the stumps, Chanderpaul plays late and nudges it in front of square on the on-side, calls his partner across for a quick single

New zealand already making the batsman play more than the wi

2.2

Matt Henry to Athanaze, 2 runs, tad fuller and just outside off - Athanaze looks to defend with soft hands, skews a thick inside edge behind square on the on-side and comes back for the second run

Day 2: 1st Session - West Indies trail by 224 runs

WI 7 /1 (6)

Alick Athanaze 4(20)

Tagenarine Chanderpaul 1(14)

Dropped😀

Dropped????

8.2

Matt Henry to Athanaze, no run, edged and Young has put it down, was an easier chance when compared to the one he took to dismiss Campbell - fuller length delivery and well wide of off, Athanaze was lured into the big drive, gets a thick edge and it flew to the left of 3rd slip, came at a good height, but he went with hard hands, in and out of his grasp

WI 10/1(9) CRR:1.11

Alick Athanaze 4(31)

Tagenarine Chanderpaul 4(21)

Matt Henry 5-1-6-0

WI 10/1(10) CRR:1

Zakary Foulkes 5-3-3-1

Matt Henry 5-1-6-0

@Narper

10 from 10

them 2 horseys trotting 😀

10.3

W

Matt Henry to Athanaze, out Bowled!! Clleaned up! You'd think this was coming - Athanaze was tied in knots by Henry and the bowler has his man at lat - pitched up and nips back sharply into the left-hander, drags him into an expansive drive - Athanaze can't resist once again and it opens up a big bat-pad gap for the ball to go through and crash into the off-stump. 

Athanaze b Matt Henry 4(34)

Clataaaax

Athanaze gawn

@Chrissy

Athanaze can't resist once again and it opens up a big bat-pad gap

Day 2: 1st Session - West Indies trail by 215 runs

NZ 231

WI 16 /2 (15) CRR:1.07

Tagenarine Chanderpaul 5(43)

Shai Hope 4(12)

Matt Henry 8-3-8-1

Come on Shai Shai. My 5 y.o g/ son dad named Shai and sometimes he called his dad Shai Shai.

15.3

Nathan Smith to Chanderpaul, no run, goes in and goes out! Got two hands to it diving to his left. That was angled in, down leg, Chanderpaul clipped it fine and the man at leg gully - Conway - got two hands to it but it popped out. That went very quickly. But a certain chance

17.1

Nathan Smith to Chanderpaul, 3 runs, has it been pulled back? Or is it the first boundary for the visitors? Was a fuller length delivery and the batter punched it down the ground. The third umpire is having a look at it and he is content with the angles given to him.

Of the 20 overs bowled so far, 9 have been maidens.

NZ bowlers have given away nothing.

22.1

Jacob Duffy to Chanderpaul, 3 runs, fuller length delivery, outside off, Chanderpaul pats the ball on the up and into the gap. They get a triple

22.4

4

Jacob Duffy to Shai Hope, FOUR, first boundary of the innings! Was a length delivery, outside off, Shai Hope creamed it

Day 2: 1st Session - West Indies trail by 184 runs

WI 47 /2 (23) CRR:2.04

Shai Hope 22(40)

Tagenarine Chanderpaul 16(64)

23.1

4

Nathan Smith to Shai Hope, FOUR, Hope gets another four. Was a fuller length delivery, angled in, Shai Hope got the bat down and punched it down the ground for a four.

24.2

Matt Henry to Shai Hope, 3 runs, fuller length delivery, little too full, leg-sidish as well. Shai Hope clipped it between mid-on and mid-wicket for a triple

24.5

Matt Henry to Chanderpaul, 3 runs, angled in, on a length, Chanderpaul pats the ball down and gets it wide of mid-on for a triple

Partnership: 50(87)

25.4

4

Nathan Smith to Chanderpaul, FOUR, and first four for Chanderpaul! Banged in short, outside off, Chanderpaul got under the bounce and slashed it over the point region. Windies getting a certain move on

Day 2: 1st Session - West Indies trail by 165 runs

NZ 231

WI 66 /2 (26.1) CRR:2.52

Shai Hope 32(51)

Tagenarine Chanderpaul 24(72)

Kiwis have dropsy😀

carry on

26.3

Matt Henry to Chanderpaul, no run, down again! Conway drops another one at leg gully. This time to his right. Chanderpaul looked to defend and got an insid edge and flew to the man at leg gully.

lunch 68/2

Day 2: Lunch Break

NZ 231

WI 68 /2 (29) CRR:2.34

- West Indies trail by 163 runs

Tagenarine Chanderpaul 25(83)

Shai Hope 33(5

Matt Henry 11-3-17-1

Nathan Smith 7-2-26-0

Zakary Foulkes 7-4 7--1

Jacob Duffy 4 1 16 0

Imlach has a big role to play. Tage is the ideal man for the situation. Sometimes u need a bit of luck on yr side lets hope he buids on it

@jacksparrow

Tage has to fight till the end for us to have any chance of getting to NZ posted total or beyond…

Foulkes to start off with the ball after lunch.

Two slips and a gully in place.

29.2

Foulkes to Shai Hope, 2 runs, shortish delivery angling in towards off, Shai Hope goes for the pull but mistimes it. Manages to get it over mid-wicket though and comes back for

Day 2: 2nd Session

WI 72 /2 (30) CRR:2.4

West Indies trail by 159 runs

Shai Hope 36(63)

Tagenarine Chanderpaul 26(84)

4444444444444444444444444444

30.5

Jacob Duffy to Shai Hope, FOUR, nicely played! 137.4kph back of a length delivery outside off, Shai Hope rises on his toes and punches it with good timing past the right side of backward point. The fielder gives it a chase but only comes second best

31.2

Foulkes to Chanderpaul, 2 runs, square of the wicket

32.5

Jacob Duffy to Shai Hope, 3 runs, shortish delivery and some room on offer, Shai Hope rises on his toes

@Cricket_101

Well unlike his Dad who became the batsman he did because of the fragility of his teammates batting, Tage looks naturally suited to grind it out lol

Tagenarine Chanderpaul

29[100

35.2

4

Foulkes to Shai Hope, FOUR, shortish delivery outside off, Shai Hope reaches out and plays a controlled pull shot through mid-wicket. He timed it to perfection and played it really well

35.6

F

Foulkes to Shai Hope, 3 runs, fifty for Shai Hope! It has been a good knock from him so far! He raises his bat and soaks in all the applause. Was pitched up outside off, Shai Hope leant into it and drove it nicely through

Good 50 Shai

Day 2: 2nd Session

WI 91 /2 (3 CRR:2.39

West Indies trail by 140 runs

Tagenarine Chanderpaul 29(106)

Shai Hope 52(89)

Does any other commentator from different countries ever expose the flaws of their own batters to the opposition like Bishop does?

The WI is struggling to compete snd he making unnecessary comments to help the others

@dayne

Bish already heard you and said he is a Commentator FROM the West Indies NOT a West INDIAN Commentator.

I have heard others comment but no..it does not feel comfortable hearing him lol

Day 2: 2nd Session - Drinks

WI 97 /2 (42) CRR:2.31

- West Indies trail by 134 runs

Tagenarine Chanderpaul 32(116)

Shai Hope 55(103)

@dayne

Does any other commentator from different countries ever expose the flaws of their own batters to the opposition like Bishop does?

The WI is struggling to compete snd he making unnecessary comments to help the others

Trying very hard to impress the Kiwi comms...and selling out his own

100 up

bat on allyuh

Hope feathers one on the glove - fawn fi 56

100/3

@Chrissy

Damn...

42.6

Jacob Duffy to Shai Hope, out Caught by Latham!! A loud shout for caught behind, umpire Paul Reiffel shakes his head and New Zealand have reviewed - Hope was hopping across on the tuck and he's feathered a glove on its way to the keeper. UltraEdge shows a spike and the decision has been overturned - Shai Hope is OUT. The extra ball of the over is Hope's undoing, played superbly and this is a soft dismissal - was shuffling across on the hop and the ball just brushed his glove on its way to the keeper. Latham was confident, so was the bowler and the reviwa was was spontaneous.

Shai Hope c Latham b Jacob Duffy 56(107) [4s-4]

43.1

4

Nathan Smith to Chanderpaul, FOUR, cracking shot, banged in short and at the left-hander - Chanderpaul swivels across, gets inside the line, rolls his wrists and pulls it down to the long leg boundary

@Chrissy

Not sure why he offered a shot.

That was an ill advised adrenaline shot by Hope, chasing a ball way out off-stump clipping his glove…

Day 2: 2nd Session

WI 106/3 (45) CRR:2.36

West Indies trail by 125 runs

Roston Chase 0(7)

Tagenarine Chanderpaul 39(124)

46.1

Matt Henry to Roston Chase, out Caught by Latham!! Henrty is back and he's back with a wicket - lovely delivery this - on a good length and straightens off the seam, the length makes Roston Chase play and all he manages is a thin edge through to the keeper. No need to challenge the onfield call and the West Indies captain trudges off in disappointment. 

Roston Chase c Latham b Matt Henry 0(

WI 106 /4 (46.1) CRR:2.3

Chase was out before he walk out to bat. Seaming ball...no clue.

Justin Greaves, right handed bat, comes to the crease

46.2

Matt Henry to Justin Greaves, no run

46.4

Matt Henry to Justin Greaves, out Caught by Latham!! There's another wicket and West Indies continue to slide - a loose drive and Greaves has nicked it off to the keeper. Pitched up and swinging away from a length, Greaves could've let it go, but he's sucked into an ambitious drive, gets a thick edge and the keeper does the rest. 

Justin Greaves c Latham b Matt Henry 0(3)

Tevin Imlach, right handed bat, comes to the crease

46.5

Matt Henry to Tevin Imlach, no run

@Narper

Here comes the usual collapse, one good partnership undone by no footwork.

@Windiesfan78

By now the management should have learnt how to stop a slide....now is when the mentors are needed in real time

48.5

Matt Henry to Tevin Imlach, 2 runs, tad too full from Henry, it's a half-volley and it's punched back past the bowler - chase for mid-off and he's back for the second

@Narper

Telling me, not to mention our weakness when handling spin. Someone needs to put their hand up and get the team as close to NZ's score as possible

I told you that the team weakness is the batting yet stupid Sammy play a batsman short and an extra bowler.

Chase should not and Must not bat higher than 6 ( he is a bit and pieces player )

A place should have found for Hodge .He is a gritty stubborn Test batsman.

Last 10 overs: 15 runs, 3 wkts

Tagenarine Chanderpaul 39(142)

Tevin Imlach 2(

51.5

Foulkes to Chanderpaul, 2 runs, on a length and angling into the pads, nudged backward of square on the on-side and Chanderpaul is back for the second

51.4

4

Foulkes to Chanderpaul, FOUR, short, wide and four, a rare loose ball from Foulkes - width on offer and Chanderpaul breaks the shackles with a cracking cut, places it square past point and doesn't need to run

Day 2: 2nd Session

WI 115/5(52.1) CRR:2.2

- West Indies trail by 116 runs

Tagenarine Chanderpaul 45(14

Tevin Imlach 2(14)

53.6

4

Foulkes to Tevin Imlach, byes, FOUR byes to end the session, four of them - the inswinger from Foulkes, but he's pushed it down leg and it kept going away - Latham dives and gets a hand, but he can't prevent the ball from racing away to the ropes

Day 2: Tea Break

NZ 231

WI 120/5 (54) CRR:2.22

- West Indies trail by 111 runs

Tevin Imlach 3(22)

Tagenarine Chanderpaul45(153)

Matt Henry: 

It’s a great place to play cricket here, it's a special place for me and it's really enjoyable to play here. The thing for us is that we have got the ball to land in the right areas, things can happen quickly here, the good thing is that we didn’t go searching and things worked out for us. We just had to break that partnership (between Shai Hope and Chanderpaul) because we knew we could go bang bang after that.

There's a very slight drizzle but it's not enough to delay things. The skies are overcast and the artifical lights are on. Testing times as a batter.

54.1

Matt Henry to Chanderpaul, no run, good length delivery shaping in on off, Chanderpaul hops and blocks it towards short mid-wicket

54.2

Matt Henry to Chanderpaul, 3 runs, pitched up around off, Chanderpaul leans into it nicely and drives it through covers. The fielder gives it a chase to cut it off. Three runs taken

56.1

Matt Henry to Tevin Imlach, 2 runs, short of length delivery angling in on off, Tevin Imlach pushes at it but gets it off the inner half through backward square leg. Some good running between the wickets allows the batters to take a couple

56.6

4

Matt Henry to Tevin Imlach, FOUR, to third man

57.2

Foulkes to Chanderpaul, 1 run, fifty for Chanderpaul, his second fifty in Tests! He gets a warm round of applause from his mates in the dressing room. He was dropped twice by Conway and he has made those opportunities count. It has been a gritty and determined knock from the southpaw so far. Was on a back of a length outside off, Chanderpaul punched it towards extra cover for a brisk single

Tagenarine Chanderpaul 50 [165

58.4

Matt Henry to Tevin Imlach, 5 wides, that's wayward! The bouncer goes awry as it's too high and down leg. Latham leaps but it evades his outstretched hand and goes through to the fence behind. Five wides

Day 2: 3rd Session

WI 140 /5 (59)

West Indies trail by 91 runs

Tevin Imlach 10(37)

Tagenarine Chanderpaul 52(16

59.1

Foulkes to Chanderpaul, out Caught by Conway!! That's a brilliant catch from Conway! He had dropped Chanderpaul twice but this time he makes no mistake! Chanderpaul stands there with a wry smile on his face. A shortish delivery on off, Chanderpaul tries to pull it across but is not able to control the shot. It flies uppishly to the left of Conway at mid-wicket. He moves across a bit and leaps. He tries to catch it with two hands but it sticks on his left hand

Chanderpaul c Conway b Foulkes 52(169) [4s-3]

@Narper

Chanders did his bit. Chanderball cricket.

63.1

Nathan Smith to Tevin Imlach, no run, NZ review for a lbw! It looked high to the naked eye! Was a back of a length delivery outside off, jagged back in sharply, Tevin Imlach was caught in the crease as he tried to keep it out but got beaten on the inside edge to get hit on the back thigh. UltraEdge shows a flat line. Over to ball-tracking and it's clearly going over the stumps. Wasn't a good review from Latham and NZ have lost one review

65.2

4

Nathan Smith to Tevin Imlach, FOUR, nicely done! A short delivery around off, Tevin Imlach gets into a good position and pulls it over mid-wicket. The fielder in the deep hares to his left but has no chance to stop it

65.4

4

Nathan Smith to Tevin Imlach, byes, FOUR

Michael Bracewell, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

67.1

Michael Bracewell to Roach, no run

69.4

Michael Bracewell to Roach, 3 runs, well tossed up delivery, driven into the gap and they get a triple. Managed to play it on the up

Rachin Ravindra, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack

WI 157/6(70.]

@Narper

NZ opting for spin as it has gone too dark. The umpires had a chat with Tom Latham and let him know that they can't bowl pace under the conditions

17:14 Local Time, 04:14 GMT, 09:44 IST: The two umpires are having a confab. There is rain as well. They are going off.

Day 2: Rain stops play



WI 157/6 (71)CRR:2.21

West Indies trail by 74 runs

Kemar Roach 6(45)

Tevin Imlach 14(65)

@Narper

them back

Jacob Duffy [15.0-6-32-1] is back into the attack

and 1st ball wan gawn

out Caught by Latham!! A strangle down leg and Tevin Imlach has to depart. He uses a review as well. Tevin Imlach c Latham b Jacob Duffy 14(

and then

out Caught&Bowled!! Jacob Duffy dives forward and takes it. Two in an over for Jacob Duffy. Johann Layne just pushed at it and spooned a catch back.

WI

161-8

(73)

@PalsofMine

out Bowled!! Jayden Seales b Jacob Duffy 2(7)

WI

167-9

(75.1)

Day 2: 3rd Session - West Indies trail by 64 runs

@Chrissy

all gawn

WI

167

(75.4)

Day 2: Innings Break - west Indies trail by 64 runs

Day 2: Stumps

NZ 231

WI 167

Matt Henry 22 7 43 3

Zakary Foulkes 18 7 32 2

Jacob Duffy 17.4 7 34 5

NZ 32/0 (7) CRR:4.57

New Zealand lead by 96 runs

 Day 3 

The forecast seems to be good for the remainder of the Test.

Let's hope the rain doesn't intervene.

The BlackCaps have posted on X a while back that - Blundell sustained a tear to his right hamstring while batting on Day 1 of the first Test and he has been subsequently ruled out of the second Test. Mitchell Hay has been named as his replacement.

Pitch Report | Katey Martin and Mark Richardson: 

It’s a batting day, the sun is out. Mention that there wasn’t much sun on the previous two days. Adds that the wicket has definitely changed, it’s browner and it will be better to bat on from hereon. Opines that the West Indies bowlers need to bowl straighter. Reckon that the new ball will seam around and the bowlers need to bring the outside edge into play. Opine that if the New Zealand batters play to their potential, they will be batting till stumps today. FInish by saying that there are no demons on this pitch.

8.4

4

Jayden Seales to Conway, FOUR, lovely stroke! Overpitched delivery swinging in on off, Conway leans ahead a bit and offers the full face of the bat. Plays a gorgeous on-drive past the non-striker for a boundary. NZ lead by 102 now

Wickets now allyuh or down we go

18.3

4

Johann Layne to Latham, FOUR, gorgeous stroke! Fractionally overpitched on off, Latham leans towards it

Day 3: 1st Session

NZ 57/0 (19) CRR:3

New Zealand lead by 121 runs

Tom Latham 25(59)

Devon Conway 29(55

21.4

4

Jayden Seales to Conway, FOUR, sublime! Fractionally overpitched on off, Conway leans ahead, presents the full face of the bat and plays a lovely drive past the left side of mid-off. It was a bluff from Jayden Seales as the field was pointing towards a short delivery but Conway was alert to it

@Narper

horsey Lati and Coni moving along nicely

Partnership: 66

😀

24.3

Ojay Shields to Conway, 5 wides, oh dear! Shields loses his line completely and sprays one miles down leg - Tevin Imlach runms to his right and then dives, gets a hand onto the ball, but can't prevent it from running away to the boundary

26.6

Ojay Shields to Conway, out Caught by (sub)Kavem Hodge!! Oh dear! That's such a soft dismissal - Conway was looking so good and he's holed out to deep backward point - short and wide of off, Conway saw the width and his eyes lit up as he went for the cut, didn't bother to keep it down, slashed it straight to the fielder in the deep. Hodge, the substitue - tracks back, goes reverse cupped and held on even as he stumbled backwards. A wicket finally for the visitors as the opening partnership is broken.

Conway c (sub)Kavem Hodge b Ojay Shields 37(7 [4s-7]

27.6

4

Justin Greaves to Williamson, FOUR, top-edge and four, short and angling into the right-hander - KW was swivelling across on the pull, he's undone by the extra bounce and he's lucky that the top-edge went right over the keeper's head, one bounce and over the ropes

Day 3: 1st Session

NZ 90 /1 (29) CRR:3.1

New Zealand lead by 154 runs

Kane Williamson 4(9)

Tom Latham 35(87)

Ojay Shields 5-1-22-1

29.1

Justin Greaves to Latham, 3 runs, short of a good length and just outside off - Latham drops it wide of point and is off for a quick single - Campbell shies at the striker's end and it's a poor throw, no one backing it up and they get back for a couple of extra runs

31.6

Justin Greaves to Williamson, 3 runs, cracking shot, short and wide of off, KW gets on top of the bounce and then cuts it square past point, long chase for the fielder and they're back for the third, brings up NZ's 100

32.5

Roach to Williamson, out Caught by Tevin Imlach!! There's the edge and West Indies go to lunch on a high. On a good length and in that channel just outside off - the length draws KW forward and it then straightens just enough to find the outside edge - it's just a feather, but it carries nicely through to the keeper. The players walk off for the break with West Indies looking jubilant.

Williamson c Tevin Imlach b Roach 9(2 [4s-1]

NZ 100/2 (32.5)CRR:3.05

Williamson gawn Kemarrrrr

100/2

lunch

lead 164

Day 3: Lunch Break -

NZ 100/2 (32.5) CRR:3.05

New Zealand lead by 164 runs

Tom Latham * 40[ 91

Kemar Roach * 8.5 3 19 1

 the post-lunch session.. Rachin Ravindra is the new man in

33.4

4

Justin Greaves to Ravindra, FOUR, beautifully played, overpitched by Greaves - Rachin leans across, presents the full face of the bat and plays a lovely on-drive, in the gap between the umpire and the non-striker, races away to the ropes

33.6

4

Justin Greaves to Ravindra, FOUR, this is a positive start from Rachin after lunch - back of a length and well wide of off, width on offer and he threw his bat on the back-foot drive, didn't get it off the middle, but finds the gap behind square on the off-side for a boundary

@Narper

Dropped

good try - hard chance Kemar

35.1

Justin Greaves to Ravindra, 1 run, a chance and Roach can't hold on, fuller length delivery on the pads and Rachin was early into the flick, clipped it in the air and to the right of mid-wicket - Roach moved to his right and then had to go one-handed, did get his hand, but the ball burst out

35.4

4

Justin Greaves to Latham, FOUR,  short, wide and four, width on offer and Latham threw his hands on the cut, was in the air, but it was in the gap behind square on the off-side

37.5

4

Justin Greaves to Ravindra, FOUR, creamed, tad too full and wide of off - Rachin leans into the drive, plays it on the rise and finds the gap wide of cover with a picture perfect drive, no need to run for those

37.6

Justin Greaves to Ravindra, 2 runs, chance and Rachin has been put down once again -- this was a sitter and it's somehow shelled by Hodge, the substitute fielder at first slip - a second chance off the luckless Greaves - on a good length and in that channel just outside off, the length drew Rachin forward and it then held its line to find the edge, went at a great height, but it simply burst through his hands

40.2

Johann Layne to Ravindra, FOUR, edged and four, Rachin is living a charmed life here - full and wide of off, Rachin threw the kitchen sink on the drive, gets a fat edge and the ball flies over second slip

40.6

4

Johann Layne to Ravindra, FOUR, beautifully played, another poor ball from Layne - full and wide of off, Rachin reaches out, opens the face of the bat and the timing is so sweet that the ball races away through the cover region

41.5

F

Jayden Seales to Latham, 2 runs, on a good length and just outside off - Latham plays late and nudges it behind square on the off-side, comes back for the second and raises his fifty

Who is Hodge on the field for? Caan even throw the facking ball.

42.4

Johann Layne to Ravindra, 3 runs, too full and too wide from Layne - he's been all over the place with his line and lengths - squeezed into the gap wide of extra-cover and there's another long chase, Rachin is back for the third

43.3

Jayden Seales to Latham, no run, a huge appeal for LBW, was it going down leg? West Indies have reviewed - an inswinging toe-crusher and Latham was desperately trying to get his bat down in time, the ball smashed into the pad and ball-tracking says that the ball pitched outside leg, another top call from umpire Alex Wharf and West Indies lose a review

44.1

4

Johann Layne to Ravindra, FOUR, sloppy in the deep, but that was struck extremely hard - short and down leg, Rachin swivelled across and pulled it to the left of long leg, a lazy effort from the fielder as he went one-handed and lets the ball go through

Day 3: 2nd Session

NZ 150/2 (45) CRR:3.33

New Zealand lead by 214 runs

Rachin Ravindra 35(3

Tom Latham 55(126)

46.2

4

Johann Layne to Latham, FOUR, cracking shot, banged in short by Layne - Latham gets on top of the bounce, rolled his wrists and then plays a controlled pull past mid-wicket

Johann Layne to Ravindra, 3 runs, slapped, Layne has been all over the palce in this spell - short and wide of off, Rachin reaches out and then clatters the drive in front of square on the off-side, needed a big effort from the fielder in the deep to prevent the bound

47.3

Jayden Seales to Ravindra, FOUR, picks the length up, chest high delivery, Ravindra got on top of the bounce after a pivot and pulls it over square leg for a four

47.4

Jayden Seales to Ravindra, FOUR, expansive drive! Four more. Fuller length delivery, well outside off, Ravindra leant into the drive and got it wide of the man at point. Got the room and didn't back off. Ravindra is looking good and scoring quickly. NZ mean business and are setting the tone

The WI bowlers need a tea break, Chase should bowl himself from one end and try to restrict the run flow

49.2

Roston Chase to Latham, 3 runs, fetches that from outside off and paddles the ball round the corner. They steal a triple as the ball went very close to the long leg fence before being cutting off by the man from deep square who covered some good ground to his left

49.6

Roston Chase to Ravindra, FOUR, backs away, gets it through the off-side and flays that for a four behind square on the off-side. That's a quick fifty for Ravindra. He has raced to 53 off 52. His innings has been laden with plenty of fours. Has looked very positive and has infused pace into the game

NZ 185-2

Rachin Ravindra 53(52)

Tom Latham 69(142)

52.5

4

Ojay Shields to Latham, FOUR, four more! Short ball, banged in short, Latham

Day 3: 2nd Session

NZ 196/2(53)CRR:3.7

New Zealand lead by 260 runs

Tom Latham 78(153)

Rachin Ravindra 55(59

53.5

4

Roston Chase to Ravindra, FOUR, angled in, dropped short, Ravindra is quick

NZ 203-2

Rachin Ravindra 59(61)

Tom Latham 81(157)

Roston Chase 4-0-22-0

54.1

4

Ojay Shields to Latham, FOUR, very full, angled in, Latham got behind the line of the delivery and drove it down the ground for a four. The man at mid-off was beaten easily. The bat face turned on impact but he timed it well enough

54.2

4

Ojay Shields to Latham, FOUR, short ball, angled in, Latham got on top of the bounce and rolled his wrists to pull it behind square for a four.

55.2

4

Roach to Latham, FOUR, to backward square leg

57.3

Roach to Ravindra, FOUR, short ball, angled in, Ravindra gets hold of the delivery and pulls it over square leg for a four. Shot of authority from Ravindra

TON FOR LATHAM

59.1

Roach to Latham, 3 runs, 100 for the skipper! Takes his helmet off and soaks it in. Warm applause all around for the southpaw. On a length, angled in, Latham got a stride out and punched it down the ground. The man at mid-on fetched it back with a dive but they came back for a third

Tom Latham 100*[179]

59.6

Roach to Ravindra, FOUR, and ends the session with a four. Perfect session for NZ. The lead swells to 297. Was a length delivery, doesn't bounce much but he was quick to fetch that from outside off and pull it down to deep mid for a four

@Narper

Black Caps having batting practice… in a hurry to score 400 and declare

A session which has deflated the Windies team for sure. 133 runs from 27.1 overs. These two have scored at a brisk pace and Windies just seem to have no answers right now. Latham raised his ton as well in the last over before tea to ensure the tea will taste that much sweeter.

I thought I heard them say it is Latham first Test century in 20 Test matches

@dayne

that is correct

And his first against WI

61.1

4

Justin Greaves to Latham, FOUR, a gift and duly accepted! A juicy full-toss outside off, Latham says thank you very much and drives it past the left side of cover-point to find the fence

61.5

4

Justin Greaves to Ravindra, FOUR, shot! In the zone for Ravindra outside off. He steps forward and drives it crisply past the right side of mid-on to pick up another boundary

Day 3: 3rd Session

NZ 249 /2 (63) CRR:3.95

New Zealand lead by 313 runs

Tom Latham 107(18

Rachin Ravindra 79(84)

63.4

4

Justin Greaves to Latham, FOUR, that's a bit of flair from Latham! A shot right out of the T20 mode! Latham premeditates and shuffles across his stumps. It's on a length and he scoops it with ease towards fine leg to get the desired result

64.4

Roston Chase to Ravindra, SIX,  a dragdown from Roston Chase. Ravindra rocks back and pulls it with authority over deep mid-wicket for a maximum

NZ 263-2

Rachin Ravindra 87(90)

Tom Latham 113(194)

67.6

4

Justin Greaves to Ravindra, FOUR, what a stroke! Ravindra walks down the track, converts it into a half-volley and drills it down the ground for a gorgeous boundary. He is stamping his authority

70.1

Roston Chase to Ravindra, 2 runs, to deep mid-wicket

Moves to 98

70.3

Roston Chase to Ravindra, 1 run, to cover point

Now 99

NZ lead by 350 now

NZ 287-2

Rachin Ravindra 99(107)

Tom Latham 124(213)

71.2

Johann Layne to Ravindra, FOUR, , Ravindra brings up his century in style! It has been a fabulous knock from the talented youngster. He takes his helmet off, raises his bat and soaks in all the applause. He was dropped twice early on in his innings and he has capitalised on those opportunities. Was a shortish delivery on off, Ravindra stood tall and nailed the pull past deep mid-wicket to bring up the milestone

Day 3: 3rd Session

NZ 293 /2 (72)

CRR:4.07

New Zealand lead by 357 runs'

Rachin Ravindra 103(112)

Tom Latham 125(214)

72.1

4

Roston Chase to Ravindra, FOUR, to mid-wicket

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!

@Drapsey

NZ

417-4

(95)

Day 3: Stumps - New Zealand lead by 481 runs

385 runs in the day and NZ are well on top in this game. They sent the visitors on a leather hunt today.

@Narper

Latham returned to form after a string of bad scores.

Need a score? Call we!

@mikesiva

mike. will my sub come into play 2nd innings,cause my horsey blundell is injured and out after 1st innings 1st test

The BlackCaps have posted on X a while back that - Blundell sustained a tear to his right hamstring while batting on Day 1 of the first Test and he has been subsequently ruled out of the second Test. 

@shivnotout

mike. will my sub come into play 2nd innings,cause my horsey blundell is injured and out after 1st innings 1st test

Good try😀

Tom Latham: 

Yeah, not too bad. We'll try to get a bit of recovery in tonight. But yeah, as you said, a really good day and I'm pleased to be in the position we are. And as a local, was one of the days you turn up, you have a look at the conditions out in the middle, the overhead conditions too, and it just felt like a batting day today. I think if you look at the past couple of days, not great cricket weather, but knowing that it was going to be nice today. It was pleasing to get through last night. You know, we ended 30 without loss and then I think the partnership we managed to put on this morning was great for the group and it was obviously nice to keep continuing that with Rachin. Rachin's pretty high octane, isn't he? You know, for a fella that's got all the shots in the book. Obviously a little bit of luck early, but I think the way he played was fantastic. As I said, driving on the up, driving down the ground, pull shots. Every shot in the book and he certainly deserves the 100 that he got today. Making that partnership a really big partnership was really important for us and to put us in the position we are, which is great. Yeah, probably slightly different to the first innings. It was obviously pretty tough in the first innings, but it's nice to get through that tough period with the ball still swinging and nipping today and towards the back end managed to get a little bit free, which was nice. It was certainly pleasing to bat that way and I guess more importantly to put that partnership on with Rachin. Probably more time (about declaration), I think, from the position we're in. Obviously we've got a little bit of work to do tomorrow morning. But yeah, it's nice that we're in the position we are and hopefully we can obviously call a few shots later on or whenever it is tomorrow. So yeah, a little bit of work to do tomorrow, but we know it's going to be a tough effort with the ball throughout the next couple of days. Yeah, I guess that's another thing that I guess hampers the decision (On Nathan Smith having a niggle). But it was nice to see a little bit of spin out there when we were batting. So that's encouraging signs and I think it's meant to be a nice day again tomorrow. So yeah, all good signs for us moving forward, but we all chip in when a man goes down. So the guys will be looking to put a big shift in.

184 runs in that last session! and 385 runs on day 3 and NZ are well on top in this game.

10.52am Morning, folks. The news from Hagley Oval is New Zealand will bat on. It's a bright and sunny morning, the grass is firmly rolled in - no divets or cracks on the surface, so the bounce will remain consistent. "It's flat," says Neil Wagner. Nathan Smith is unlikely to bowl for New Zealand, so they'll have to toil away if West Indies apply themselves when they are put back in to bat - presumably for five sessions. Let's see.

 NZ will look pile on the runs and the agony first and then declare. There is plenty of time in the game and the forecast is pretty good as well for the next two days

Day 4:

NZ 417/4 (95)CRR:4.39

New Zealand lead by 481 runs

Will Young 21(15)

Michael Bracewell 6(14)

95.1

Jayden Seales to Michael Bracewell, no run, very full, outside off, stabbed down into the off-side ]

Gawn

97.2

Jayden Seales to Will Young, out Caught by Shai Hope!! Pace, bounce, takes the edge and has been taken at gully. The batter failed to cover the line of the delivery and the extra bounce also did him in. He pushed at that one and ended up edging it. One of the easiest ever takes for the fielder. Jayden Seales lets out a huge roar. Has been a huge toil for him as well

Will Young c Shai Hope b Jayden Seales 23(21) [4s-3]

98.4

4

Ojay Shields to Foulkes, FOUR, to third man

101.1

4

Jayden Seales to Michael Bracewell, FOUR, the lead is more than 500 now! Was a fuller length delivery, outside off, Michael Bracewell goes for the drive and edges it between the slips and the gully for a four

101.3

4

Jayden Seales to Michael Bracewell, FOUR, up and over.

104.4

Roach to Michael Bracewell, out Caught by Tevin Imlach!! 

Michael Bracewell c Tevin Imlach b Roach 24(44) [4s-3]

106.1

6

Roach to Matt Henry, SIX, Layne has palmed it over! Was a short ball, Matt Henry looked to pull and got a top-edge. The man at fine leg was close to the ropes and palmed it over. Poor effort from him

106.2

W

Roach to Matt Henry, out Caught by Tevin Imlach!! Length delivery, outside off, Matt Henry pushes at it and gets the edge. Easy take for the keeper. 

Matt Henry c Tevin Imlach b Roach 8(6) [6s-1]

108.4

4

Roach to Jacob Duffy, FOUR, mowed across the line for four more. Was a fuller length delivery,

108.3

4

Roach to Jacob Duffy, FOUR, off the edge and down to third man for a four. Was a fuller length delivery, Jacob Duffy looked to go big and got an edge for it to be a four

108.6

W

Roach to Jacob Duffy, out Caught&Bowled!! Slower ball, outside off, Jacob Duffy backed away to slap it but failed to time it. The ball went back to the bowler who juggled it once but managed to hang on to it. NZ have set a target of 531 for the Windies team. Roach gets a fifer. He is chuffed. He becomes the oldest seamer to take a fifer against NZ in Tests. 

Jacob Duffy c and b Roach 10(9) [4s-2]

Day 4: Innings Break

WI167

NZ 231& 466 /8 (109) d

CRR:4.28

New Zealand lead by 530 runs

Day 4: 1st Session

West Indies need 527 runs

WI 4/0 (1.5)

Tagenarine Chanderpaul 0(6)

John Campbell 0(6)

Day 4: 1st Session - West Indies need 523 runs

WI 8-0

Tagenarine Chanderpaul 1(21)

John Campbell 3(15)

Looks like Campbell is down and needs some medical attention, the physio is out to have a look, not exactly sure what happened, but might've been struck on the inner thigh as he defended. It's his shin which seems to be troubling him - the magic spray is out and we'll have a slight delay

8.5

Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, FOUR, top-edge and four, banged in short and pushed across the left-hander - Campbell was in no control over the pull, the bottom-hand came off and the fat edge flew over the keeper's head

8.3

Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, FOUR, lovely shot, overpitched and just outside off - Campbell leans forward, presents the full face of the bat and punches it straight of mid-off

9.1

4

Foulkes to Chanderpaul, FOUR, beautifully played, tad too full from Foulkes - Chanderpaul leans forward and then plays a lovely off-drive, punched straight of mid-off who was very wide, rolls away to the ropes

9.4

Foulkes to Chanderpaul, no run, that's a snorter and Chanderpaul cops a blow on his helmet, kept climbing onto the left-hander, Chanderpaul was shaping for the pull and takes a blow on his badge - the physio is out for the mandatory concussion check

Day 4: Lunch Break -

WI 20 /0 (11)

John Campbell 11(33)

Tagenarine Chanderpaul 5(33)

West Indies need 511 runs

 Matt Henry is back after spending a bit of time off the field.

Foulkes to continue his spell.

Three slips and a gully in place.

Day 4: 2nd Session

WI 20/0 (12)

West Indies need 511 runs

Tagenarine Chanderpaul 5(39)

John Campbell 11(33)

12.2

4

Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, FOUR, nicely played! A short delivery in line of the stumps, sits up nicely for John Campbell. He stands tall and pulls it uppishly through backward square leg to find the fence

12.5

Jacob Duffy to John Campbell, out Caught by Michael Bracewell!! Sharp take from Bracewell! Jacob Duffy strikes! John Campbell's resistance comes to an end. On a length in the tight off-stump channel, pitches and takes off a bit with some away seam movement, John Campbell leans ahead tentatively and pushes at it but only manages to get a thick outside edge. Bracewell at second slip dives to his right and takes it with both hands inches above the ground. He dropped a catch earlier in the first innings while he was diving across but this time he makes no mistake. 

John Campbell c Michael Bracewell b Jacob Duffy 15(3 [4s-3]

WI 24/1 (12.5 CRR:1.87

14.1

Jacob Duffy to Chanderpaul, out Caught by Latham!! Two wickets in quick succession for New Zealand! Both the openers are back in the hut. A hard length delivery on off, shaping away a bit, Chanderpaul is caught in the crease and tries to keep it out from the crease but gets an inside edge behind. Latham dives to his right and takes a good low catch

 Chanderpaul c Latham b Jacob Duffy 6(45) [4s-1]

Just 3 more runs to go.

As long as we pass that dreaded 27, I'm happy.

15.6

4

Foulkes to Athanaze, FOUR, streaky but counts! Good length delivery seaming in on middle, pitches and straightens as Athanaze pushes at it. Ends up getting a thick outside edge that drops in front of gully and goes past him. There are a few fielders after it but the ball wins the race

16.5

4

Jacob Duffy to Shai Hope, FOUR, thumped! 142.9kph shortish delivery outside off, sits up nicely for Shai Hope. He gets into a good position and nails the pull through mid-wicket to get the desired result

Day 4: 2nd Session

WI 37/2 (1

Alick Athanaze 5(11)

Shai Hope 7(14)

West Indies need 494 runs

18.2

4

Jacob Duffy to Shai Hope, FOUR, sublime! On a length around off, Shai Hope leans ahead towards it and drives it beautifully on the rise through extra cover to find the fence. All timing and grace on this occasion

23.2

Michael Bracewell to Athanaze, out Caught by Foulkes!! Athanaze has thrown his wicket away! It was an ordinary delivery to be honest but it has brought in a reward for Michael Bracewell. A half-tracker on off, turning away with a bit of extra bounce, Athanaze tries to pull it across but ends up toe-ending it to mid-on. Foulkes moves back a bit and pouches it safely. It was pretty slow through the air and that also perhaps deceived Athanaze. He was early into the shot and mistimed it.

Athanaze c Foulkes b Michael Bracewell 5(22) [4s-1]

Day 4: 2nd Session

WI 64/3 (25) CRR:2.56

- West Indies need 467 runs

Roston Chase 4(6)

Shai Hope 30(39)

This match is done

Bish said go to the back of the class if you don't like his analysis 😃

@googley

28.3

Matt Henry to Roston Chase, out Caught by Latham!! An action replay of the first innings and Henry has his man once again - It's pitched up in that channel just outside off, nips back into the right-hander and then straightens, Chase's stance means he's had to play at that, the ball grazes the outside edge and it's a simple catch to the keeper. Henry is chuffed to bits as New Zealand get closer

Roston Chase c Latham b Matt Henry 4(15) [4s-1]

@googley

Bish said go to the back of the class if you don't like his analysis

Bish reads this board everyday....he vex we fuck him up de other night

He has eyes on dat rasta white comm...trying to impress her,,,but she not tekking him on😀

33.6

4

Michael Bracewell to Shai Hope, FOUR, cracking shot, dragged short by Bracewell - Hope picks the length, swivels across and then hammers the pull past square leg for another boundary

33.4

4

Michael Bracewell to Shai Hope, FOUR, beautifully played, dropped short by Bracewell - Hope spots the length early, makes room and then beats the fielder at cover with the cut, runs away to the ropes

34.2

4

Matt Henry to Justin Greaves, FOUR, lovely, overpitched by Henry - it's a long half-volley and is met by a pristine drive from Greaves - presents the full face of the bat and beats the diving man at mid-off

34.5

4

Matt Henry to Justin Greaves, FOUR, they're finding the boundaries now - back of a length and well wide of off, Greaves stands tall and punches it in front of square on the off-side - a big chase and Phillips then throws himself at the ball, but it beats him to the ropes

Day 4: 2nd Session - West Indies need 438 runs

WI 92-4

Justin Greaves 9(21)

Shai Hope 49(69)

35.3

F

Michael Bracewell to Shai Hope, 1 run, fraction short and drifting back into the right-hander - punched in front of mid-on and Hope is off for a quick single, brings up his 7th Test fifty

37.6

6

Michael Bracewell to Shai Hope, SIX, massive, Hope is looking to be positive against the spinner - tossed up on off, he gets a big stride forward, feet right to the pitch of the ball and that allows a free swing of the arms - sends it sailing high into the grass banks at long-on

Day 4: Tea Break

WI 107/4 (40) CRR:2.68

- West Indies need 424 runs

Justin Greaves 16(40)

Shai Hope 57(80)

Day 4: 3rd Session - West Indies need 423 runs

WI 108/4

Shai Hope 58(86)

Justin Greaves 16(40)

Day 4: 3rd Session

WI 129 /4 (46)

- West Indies need 402 runs

@Narper

@Narper

Good insight

53.6

4

Jacob Duffy to Shai Hope, FOUR, back-to-back boundaries! Shai Hope moves into the nineties! Another short delivery around leg-stump, Shai Hope moves inside

53.5

4

Jacob Duffy to Shai Hope, FOUR, easy pickings! Shortish delivery down leg, Shai Hope helps the pull past the left side of Latham and the ball races to the fine leg fence

WI 159-4

Shai Hope 93(12

Justin Greaves 29(7

Day 4: 3rd Session - West Indies need 371 runs

Shai Hope *

99*[138

56.4

H

Ravindra to Shai Hope, 1 run, there's the century for Shai Hope! It has been a sparkling knock from him! He has bettered his fifty in the first innings with a near flawless knock. He takes his helmet off, raises his arms and gets a warm round of applause from his mates in the dressing room

'.Shai Hope 100[139

@Narper

Time for Drinks!  Eldorado

Shai Hope's century and Greaves' solid batting has given the Windies a glimmer of hope. Their unbeaten 108-run stand has been good to watch. 

WI

212-4

Day 4: Stumps - West Indies need 319 runs

75.2

6

Michael Bracewell to Shai Hope, SIX, the partnership between Shai Hope and Justin Greaves is now,

75.6

Michael Bracewell to Shai Hope, 3 runs, beautifully played, floaty delivery outside off - Shai Hope shimmies down the pitch and then drives it into the gap wide of cover, long chase for the fielder and he's back for the third run

@shivnotout

West Indies 235-4 after 80 overs

Hope 129*

Greaves 65*

New ball taken.

@Narper

Smith injured. So, the NZ attack is depleted.

The sun is out.

Hope and Greaves batting well so far.

Good first hour

That drop catch off ravindra came back to hit the wi hard erase 150 from his score.and the west indies will be chasing less

Good innings but that was stupid dismissal you cant keep getting out to nothing deliveries down the leg side .damn

Saw that coming. Smh

So we now want Roach to bat 2 sessions and a bit...

300 up

302/6

@Narper

ROACH once again...

worth his weight around this TEST team.

360 /6(117)CRR:3.08

Justin Greaves136(271)

Kemar Roach 35(71)

Amarnath: "If only WI captain's Chase was better. Whatever Hope that we got, agg"greaved""

WI 382-6

Kemar Roach 46(95)

Justin Greaves 147(289)

@Narper

That is NOT out..

in any event they are wasting time...

I am confused. I thought NZ had no more reviews. Why was one issued?

and we have to listen to the Commies beg and plead too...

steupse..

NO more ramsgate reviews...carry on!!

@powen001

Justin Greaves

154(29

Kemar Roach

50(110)

Day 5: Tea Break - West Indies need 132 runs

WI 399/6,(131) CRR:3.05

Kemar Roach

50(119)

Justin Greaves

157(307)

Need to set targets now ....

First in to keep wickets in hand while bring target to less than 100 then less than 75

Second ...at some point need to go into ODI mode

1st Test, Christchurch, December 02 - 06, 2025, West Indies tour of New Zealand

NZ

31 & 466/8d

WI

(T:531) 167 & 457/6

Match drawn

Justin Greaves* 202[388

Kemar Roach  58*[233

P'SHIP: 180 Runs, 68.1 Ov (RR: 2.64)

Congrats team on drawing the match… am very happy for ur resiliency…