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West Indies vs New Zealand 2025 1st Test Full Commentary
Result · Dec 02 2025, Tue - 03:30 AM (IST)
NEW ZEALAND231, 466/8 decl
WEST INDIES167, 457/6
Match Drawn
CRR:2.8
Player Of The Match
NEW ZEALAND WEST INDIES
Kemar Roach to Jacob Duffy. Seaming in short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, hit helmet to point for no runs, fielded by Shields. That's Stumps on Day 1. New Zealand posted 231 runs, and the final session was evenly shared by both teams. Michael Bracewell and Nathan Smith built a small partnership, with Bracewell falling just three runs short of his half-century. Roston Chase and Ojay Shields picked up one wicket each in this session. The West Indies need just one more wicket to begin their innings. Do join us for Day 2 live action tomorrow.
FOUR! Kemar Roach to Jacob Duffy. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.
OUT! Caught. Kemar Roach to Matt Henry. Seaming in short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg, caught by Seales. Hendry goes for the big hit but perishes.
Kemar Roach to Matt Henry. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Imlach.
No ball Kemar Roach to Matt Henry. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to third man and it was a no ball.
Kemar Roach to Matt Henry. Reverse Swing-In length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, back to bowler for no runs.
Kemar Roach to Zak Foulkes. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 3 runs, fielded by Layne.
FOUR! Ojay Shields to Matt Henry. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
OUT! Caught. Ojay Shields to Michael Bracewell. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Chanderpaul. Straight into the fielder's hand.
Ojay Shields to Michael Bracewell. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Layne.
Ojay Shields to Michael Bracewell. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot working, Gloved in the air uncontrolled to short third man for no runs, fielded by Athanaze.
Ojay Shields to Michael Bracewell. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, bottom edge for no runs, run save by Imlach.
FOUR! Ojay Shields to Michael Bracewell. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Kemar Roach to Zak Foulkes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Seales.
Kemar Roach to Zak Foulkes. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Imlach.
Kemar Roach to Zak Foulkes. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Imlach.
Kemar Roach to Zak Foulkes. Back of a length, wide outside off stump down the track working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Layne.
Kemar Roach to Zak Foulkes. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Imlach.
Kemar Roach to Zak Foulkes. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Layne.
Roston Chase to Michael Bracewell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Shields.
Roston Chase to Michael Bracewell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge for no runs, dropped catch by Imlach.
Roston Chase to Michael Bracewell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Campbell.
Roston Chase to Zak Foulkes. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Athanaze.
Roston Chase to Zak Foulkes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Roston Chase to Michael Bracewell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Shields.
Kemar Roach to Zak Foulkes. Reverse Swing-In length ball, wide outside off stump down the track defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Imlach.
Kemar Roach to Zak Foulkes. Short, wide outside off stump down the track Leave, Left for no runs, direct hit by Imlach.
Kemar Roach to Michael Bracewell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Chanderpaul.
FOUR! Kemar Roach to Michael Bracewell. Reverse Swing-Out back of a length, wide outside off stump down the track driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs.
FOUR! Kemar Roach to Michael Bracewell. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge past third man for 4 runs.
OUT! Caught & Bowled. Kemar Roach to Jacob Duffy. Off cutter full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to silly mid off, caught by Roach. That's it. Tom Latham makes the declaration, and New Zealand walk off with a commanding lead of 530. They've put themselves firmly in the driver's seat, and their pacers will now relish the chance to take full advantage of the new ball and strike early. For the West Indies, Kemar Roach was the standout performer, finishing with a well-earned five-wicket haul and surpassing a remarkable 290 test wickets. But the challenge ahead for their batting unit remains formidable. They'll need to occupy the crease, negate the movement, and drag this chase as deep as possible to stay afloat. It will demand discipline, patience, and plenty of resolve from the top order. Join us after the break for what promises to be an absorbing phase of play.
Kemar Roach to Jacob Duffy. Full toss, off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Seales.
FOUR! Kemar Roach to Jacob Duffy. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
FOUR! Kemar Roach to Jacob Duffy. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
Kemar Roach to Jacob Duffy. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Seales.
Kemar Roach to Jacob Duffy. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Chanderpaul.
Roston Chase to Zak Foulkes. Off break half volley, off stump on the front foot pushing, to silly mid on for no runs.
Roston Chase to Zak Foulkes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Greaves.
Roston Chase to Zak Foulkes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Greaves.
Roston Chase to Zak Foulkes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Athanaze.
Roston Chase to Jacob Duffy. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Shields.
Roston Chase to Jacob Duffy. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs.
Kemar Roach to Zak Foulkes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Shields.
Kemar Roach to Zak Foulkes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Seales.
Kemar Roach to Zak Foulkes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Seales.
Kemar Roach to Jacob Duffy. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Athanaze.
OUT! Caught. Kemar Roach to Matt Henry. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge, caught by Imlach. Kemar Roach claimed his 290th test wicket.
SIX! Kemar Roach to Matt Henry. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled over deep backward square leg for 6 runs, dropped catch by Layne.
Roston Chase to Zak Foulkes. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs.
Roston Chase to Zak Foulkes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
Roston Chase to Zak Foulkes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs.
Roston Chase to Zak Foulkes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Athanaze.
Roston Chase to Matt Henry. Off break half volley, down leg side on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Chanderpaul.
Roston Chase to Matt Henry. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Imlach.
Kemar Roach to Matt Henry. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Shields.
Kemar Roach to Matt Henry. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Imlach.
OUT! Caught. Kemar Roach to Michael Bracewell. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, inside edge, caught by Imlach. Brilliant take behind the stumps by Tevin Imlach.
Kemar Roach to Michael Bracewell. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Greaves.
Kemar Roach to Michael Bracewell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to short leg for no runs, fielded by Imlach.
Kemar Roach to Zak Foulkes. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Campbell.
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.