India, Dec. 6 -- West Indies, led by Roston Chase, pulled off a marathon effort on Days 4 and 5 of the first Test against New Zealand to walk away with a memorable draw at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Set a target of 531, the visitors batted out 163.3 overs across the two days as Shai Hope, Justin Greaves and Kemar Roach pulled off a great escape. No one gave West Indies a chance of escaping from defeat after the side were bundled out for a paltry 167 in the first innings, lasting just 75.4 overs.

As a result of being bowled out for 167, West Indies ended up conceding a lead of 64. The hosts capitalised from there, eventually scoring 466/8 in the second innings, setting West Indies a target of 531. In the final innings, the visitors ...