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Black Caps v West Indies: Latham, Conway Centuries Give NZ Control on Day One
- On Thursday, December 18, 2025, Captain Tom Latham and Devon Conway posted a 323 opening stand as New Zealand reached 334-1 at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.
- Bowling initially produced movement as West Indies seamers found early movement and bowled tight lines but failed to take wickets, while Tevin Imlach, West Indies wicketkeeper, dropped Latham on 104 off Anderson Phillip, West Indies bowler.
- By the 72nd over the pair passed 277 to set New Zealand's highest opening partnership and reached 300 in the 79.5 over, with Conway unbeaten on 178 from 279 balls.
- New Zealand now sit in a commanding position as they closed at 334/1 in 90 overs with Conway and Jacob Duffy, nightwatchman unbeaten on 178 and nine, while Kemar Roach, West Indies fast bowler took the lone wicket.
- Beyond the day's scores, the 323 opening stand was only the eighth 300-plus partnership for New Zealand and involved spinner Ajaz Patel, who is in doubt with a potential muscle injury.
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Record-Breaking Duo: Latham and Conway Shine with Historic Opening Stand | Sports-Games
New Zealand's Tom Latham and Devon Conway set a new Test record for the highest opening partnership for the Kiwis, scoring 323 runs against the West Indies. This feat surpasses the previous record held since 1930. Latham's remarkable century and Conway's unbeaten knock underscore a dominant performance.
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