New Zealand v West Indies 2nd Test Drawn At Napier

Napier: New Zealand finished their second innings on 220 for five, still 92 runs behind the winning target of 312, with Jesse Ryder on 59 and James Franklin two.

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori and West Indies counterpart Chris Gayle agreed to call the game off with nine overs to go after it became apparent neither side was in a position to win.

The draw means the two Test series ended 0-0, following a similar result in last week's rain-affected match in Dunedin.

Chris Gayle's magnificent 197 ensured West Indies held seventh spot on the rankings after securing a draw in the second Test that left the series squared at 0-0. Gayle's hundred pushed the tourists to 375 in their second innings and despite some nervous moments while Jesse Ryder, Ross Taylor and Jamie How were in full flow, New Zealand were unable to move within reach of the target of 312. Ryder finished with 59 not out as the hosts ended the day at 220 for 5.

However, both captains shook hands for a drawn match and the series is drawn 0-0. The Man of the match has been awarded to West Indies captain Chris Gayle for his stunning knock of 197.

Brief Score: New Zealand 371 & 220 for 5 (Ryder 59*, How 54) drew with West Indies 307 and 375 (Gayle 197, Nash 65, Patel 5-110.)
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