Hodge's century helped the West Indies avoid the follow-on. At stumps on the third day, the West Indies were 381-6, still 194 runs behind with Hodge unbeaten on 109 and Anderson Phillip at the other end on 12.
West Indies star batter Justin Greaves opened up about his side's resilience after the Caribbean side played 164 overs in the fourth innings to avoid a defeat in the opening Test of the three-match series against New Zealand at the Hagley Oval on Saturday.
A memorable maiden double century from Justin Greaves and a solid knock from Kemar Roach have helped the West Indies to avoid a defeat in the opening Test of the three-match series against New Zealand at the Hagley Oval on Saturday.
Veteran batter Shai Hope slammed a fantastic century as West Indies showcased a brilliant fightback against New Zealand on Day 4 of the first Test on Friday.
All-rounder Kavem Hodge is also recalled to the 15-player group for the Test series that commences in Christchurch on December 1, with spinner Khary Pierre omitted from the squad, as per ICC.
West Indies have named a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, beginning November 16. John Campbell has been recalled to the ODI setup after six years, following consistent red-ball performances and a strong domestic season.
Former skipper Kane Williamson misses out from the squad as New Zealand announce their ODI squad for the three-match series against West Indies at home starting from November 16.
Mark Chapman's explosive show and captain Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi's spin magic steered New Zealand to a narrow three-run win over the West Indies in the second T20I at Eden Park on Thursday.
Powell achieved this milestone during the Windies' first T20I against New Zealand at Auckland on Wednesday. During the match, he played a valuable cameo of 33 in 23 balls, with a four and two sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 143.47.
Speaking on the Stick to Cricket podcast, he said, "The big three (England, Australia and India), that can't be right that they take all the money, they get the big broadcast deals. You've got to have a more even distribution to allow West Indies, New Zealand, Sri Lanka to compete."