Breaking: New ZealandS Latham and Conway blaze with centuries in both innings as NZ chase World-Record 462
In a stunning finale to the series, New Zealand’s opening pair, Tom Latham and devon Conway, carved their names into cricket history. They became the first duo to score centuries in both innings of a Test, while steering the visitors toward a record 462-run chase against the west Indies.
Latham produced 137 in the third Test’s first innings and followed with 101 in the second.Conway carried momentum from a 227 in the opening innings with a polished 100 in the second, completing a rare double of the century in each innings for the pair in the same match.
In the opening partnership, the duo combined for 323 runs in the first innings, and their combined exploits pushed the opening stand to 515 across the match-a benchmark for any opening pair in a Test encounter.
Conway’s century in the second innings added to his first-innings 227, positioning him among a select group of batters to score a double hundred and a hundred in the same test. He joined a list of greats who have pulled off this feat in Test history.
Records that define the moment
The performance marks several milestones for New Zealand cricket and for opening pairs in Test cricket. Latham’s two big scores bookend a match that will be remembered for its audacious accumulation and the ability of New Zealand’s top order to convert starts into match-defining innings.
| Player | Innings | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Latham | Test 3 – 1st Innings | 137 |
| Tom Latham | Test 3 – 2nd Innings | 101 |
| Devon Conway | Test 3 – 1st Innings | 227 |
| Devon Conway | Test 3 – 2nd Innings | 100 |
| Opening partnership | First innings | 323 |
| Opening pair total | Across the match | 515 |
Why this matters beyond a single Test
Moments like these illuminate the depth of New Zealand’s batting lineup and the evolving role of the opening pair in Test cricket. Achieving centuries in both innings not only showcases individual skill but also the capacity of partners to build big totals under pressure. Conway’s feat places him among an elite cohort who have converted a double hundred into a subsequent century in the same match, underscoring the tempo and consistency expected of modern openers.
Historically, only a handful of batters have reached this milestone. He follows a distinguished line of names who achieved the unusual blend of power and endurance required to convert a monumental start into a lasting impact across both innings.
Reader questions
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