In the 1st Test between West Indies cricket team and New Zealand cricket team at Hagley Oval, Christchurch — Greaves produced a brilliant, unbeaten 202* to rescue West Indies and secure a dramatic draw. Reuters+3The New Indian Express+3India Today+3
That 202* came while chasing a monumental target of 531, and helped his team reach 457/6 — the second-highest fourth-innings total ever in a Test. The Economic Times+2Reuters+2
The innings included a marathon effort — Greaves faced 388 balls and batted for nearly 9.5 hours. India Today+2NDTV Sports+2
Earlier, on Day 4 of the Test, he contributed a solid 55* in a gritty 140-run partnership with Shai Hope to keep West Indies in the hunt. The New Indian Express+2Cricbuzz+2
This performance is a standout milestone: Greaves, a right-handed all-rounder from Barbados who debuted in Test cricket in 2024, has now firmly stamped his name on the big stage. ESPN Cricinfo+2Crictoday+2
🎯 Why this matters
Chasing 531 in the fourth innings is almost unthinkable — the pressure, pitch wear, and quality of bowling make it one of the toughest challenges in Test cricket. Greaves not only held firm, but carried his team to safety.
His double-century under pressure shows maturity and resilience — qualities of a solid middle-order batter and a valuable all-rounder for West Indies.
This innings will likely boost his confidence and stature in the team, possibly influencing future selection for both Test and limited-overs formats.
