The third Test between New Zealand and West Indies at Mount Maunganui has turned into a gripping contest. New Zealand, batting first, declared their innings at 575 for 8 on Day 2.
The highlight of their innings was a monumental 323-run opening partnership between Tom Latham and Devon Conway, with Latham scoring 137 and Conway registering a double century of 227.
West Indies openers responded well, reaching 110 without loss by the close of play, while a new world record was created in New Zealand cricket.
Latham and Conway rewrite history
After winning the toss, New Zealand opted to bat first – a decision that paid off handsomely. Captain Tom Latham and Devon Conway dominated the West Indies bowlers throughout the innings.
Latham was dismissed in the last over of Day 1 for 137, but not before the pair established a record-breaking 323-run stand for the first wicket.
This is New Zealand’s second-highest partnership in Test history and the largest opening stand in 54 years, making them the most successful opening pair in the nation’s Test cricket history. Conway continued on Day 2 to reach his double century, hitting 31 fours along the way.
323 Run opening partnership!!
Tom Latham & Devon Convoy snitched the Second-Highest Opening Stand for NZ vs WI #NZvWI pic.twitter.com/B5V3qn6wCi
— Syed Jaffer Imam🇮🇳 (@syedjaffer_imam) December 18, 2025
World record in New Zealand
Alongside Conway and Latham, Rachin Ravindra contributed an unbeaten 72 runs. Following New Zealand’s declaration, the West Indies openers – John Campbell and Brandon King – countered aggressively, ending Day 2 at 110 without loss, with Campbell on 45 and King on 55.
This match created a historic first in cricket: for the first time ever in New Zealand Test cricket, both opening pairs in the first innings of a match posted century partnerships. This unprecedented feat has set a new world record, marking a remarkable moment in Test cricket history.
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