West Indies resist after Conway’s 227 sets up Black Caps declaration

Openers lead West Indies fightback

Brandon King and John Campbell comfortably negotiated 23 overs in fading light before stumps to take the West Indies to 110-0 at the end of day two of the third Test after New Zealand declared on a mammoth 575-8. The West Indies, with King unbeaten on 55 and Campbell not out 45, are still 465 runs behind. New Zealand opener Devon Conway’s epic 227 and some late hitting from Rachin Ravindra, who had six fours and two sixes in his 72 not out, and …

Devon Conway Slams Career Highest Score As New Zealand Pile Up 575; West Indies Strong In Reply

Devon Conway compiled the highest Test score to help New Zealand declare their innings at a massive score of 575/8, but the West Indies responded with a strong start in their first innings as they reached 110 for no loss at stumps on Day 2 of the third and final Test at Bay Oval on Friday.

West Indies resist after Conway’s 227 sets up Black Caps declaration

By Alex Powell at Bay Oval The Black Caps might not have things all their own way if they’re to claim the third test against the West Indies at Mt...

Windies openers start brightly after Black Caps post 575 in 1st innings - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

WEST Indies showed some fight towards the end of day two in the third and final Test against New Zealand, as Jamaican openers Brandon King (55 not out) and John Campbell (45 not out) took the regional team to 110 without loss at stumps on December 19, after the hosts posted 575 for eight in their first innings. Resuming from their imposing overnight score of 334 for one at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand added 241 runs to their scor…

“We wanted to bat big”: Devon Conway and Tom Latham put New Zealand in control with 323-run stand

Highlights: Devon Conway and Tom Latham added 323 runs for the opening wicket on a green surface at Mount Maunganui New Zealand chose to bat first at home for the first time since 2011, despite early seam movement Devon Conway finished Day 1 unbeaten on 178, striking 25 fours Tom Latham scored 137 before falling late in the day, ending the opening stand New Zealand closed on 334 for 1 after a dominant first day Devon Conway said New Zealan…

Conway double ton puts Black Caps in total control

Devon Conway’s 227 set up New Zealand’s declaration at 575-8, leaving the West Indies 465 behind despite a solid opening stand late on day two. The West Indies were 110-0 at stumps, with Brandon King on 55* and John Campbell 45*. Conway’s epic knock and some late hitting from Rachin Ravindra, who had six fours and two sixes in his 72*, and Ajaz Patel (30*) allowed captain Tom Latham to give his bowlers more than an hour at the West Indies opener…