Just Greaves Achieves Historic Double Century in Test Match

In a historic achievement, West Indies cricketer Just Greaves scored a double century in the fourth innings of a Test match against New Zealand, becoming the fourth player from his country to do so. The match ended in a thrilling draw, with Greaves remaining unbeaten at 202 runs. This article delves into the match's highlights, including key performances and the final day's play, showcasing the resilience of the West Indies team.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 6, 2025, 18:16 IST

Just Greaves Joins Prestigious Double Century Club

West Indies cricketer Just Greaves has made history by becoming the fourth player from his nation to score a double century in the fourth innings of a Test match. This remarkable feat occurred during the first Test of a three-match series against New Zealand, which concluded in a draw on Saturday.

Greaves was the standout player for the West Indies, achieving his first double-Test century. He finished the innings unbeaten at 202 runs off 388 balls, which included 19 boundaries. Kemar Roach also played a crucial role, contributing 58 runs from 233 deliveries, with eight fours, as the team batted for 164 overs in the fourth innings to secure a draw.

With this achievement, Greaves joins an elite group of West Indies players, including George Headley (223), Gordon Greenidge (214), and Kyle Mayers (210*). He is now the seventh player overall to score a double century in the fourth innings of a Test match, joining the ranks of Nathan Astle (222), Sunil Gavaskar (221), and Bill Edrich (219).

Match Summary: A Thrilling Draw

In the match, the West Indies managed to score 457/6 in 163.3 overs while chasing a daunting target of 561 runs.

Final Day's Play

On the final day, the West Indies resumed their innings at 212/4 after 74 overs, with Hope (116*) and Greaves (55*) still at the crease.

First Innings Overview

Earlier, New Zealand batted first, with Kane Williamson's half-century being the highlight of their innings. The hosts were dismissed for 231 runs, thanks to a strong bowling display from the West Indies. Roach (2/47), Jayden Seales (2/44), Johann Layne (1/47), Ojay Shields (2/34), Greaves (2/35), and captain Roston Chase (1/13) were the key wicket-takers.

In response, the West Indies were all out for 167, with Tagenarine Chanderpaul (52) and Hope (56) providing some resistance.

New Zealand Sets a Challenging Target

In their second innings, New Zealand's Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra formed a formidable partnership, adding 279 runs for the third wicket, leading to a declaration at 466/8. This left the West Indies needing 561 runs to win. Despite valiant efforts from Hope, Greaves, and Roach, the first Test concluded in a draw.