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New Zealand National Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team Timeline: West Indies earned themselves the final day of the 1st Test courtesy of a stellar hundred from batter Shai Hope, helping them reach 212-4 on Friday. Notably, the hosts have set Windies a target of 531 with Hope and Justin Greaves holding the fort for the visitors. Suffering an eye infection, Hope remains not out on 116 as he conjured a 140-run stand with Greaves for the unbroken fifth wicket. New Zealand have been struck by mid-match injuries to pacers Nathan Smith and Matt Henry.

West Indies need 319 more as they look to chase history on Day 5.

"They're much better than they were a couple of days ago, but still not where I want to be, but I guess I'm seeing it well enough to be hitting the ball," Hope, who hit 15 fours and a six, said of his infection.

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"Justin is a quality all-rounder, certainly showing that he's an elite international cricketer now, not just with ball in hand, but certainly showing that with the bat and then in the field."

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West Indies pacer Kemar Roach, who made a comeback into the side, claimed three lower-order wickets to finish with figures of 5-78.

After the lunch break, New Zealand's Jacob Duffy dismissed both West Indies openers, John Campbell and Tagenarine Chanderpaul.

Spinner Michael Bracewell got Alick Athanaze out, and Henry sent touring captain Roston Chase back to the pavilion, leaving West Indies at 72-4.

New Zealand's Smith, who bowled 15 overs in the West Indies first innings, was ruled out of the rest of the match with a side strain and Henry could not bowl after tea and was sent to hospital for scans on his calf.

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New Zealand wicketkeeper Tom Blundell also suffered a hamstring injury while batting in the first innings and has been ruled out of the second test.

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