Record-Breaking Partnership Puts New Zealand in Command at Trent Bridge | Sports-Games
Tom Latham made 151 and Devon Conway scored 157 as New Zealand built a 317-run opening stand and reached 361-4.
- On Thursday at Trent Bridge, New Zealand openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway established a record 317-run partnership against England, eclipsing the 1930 mark of 276 set by Jackie Mills and Stewie Dempster.
- Despite missing Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry, and Kyle Jamieson due to injury or rest, the Kiwis dominated England's attack throughout the day in sweltering heat, exploiting batter-friendly conditions.
- Latham compiled 151 from 214 deliveries for his 17th Test century, while Conway scored 157 from 224 balls, hitting sixes against Shoaib Bashir and Josh Tongue before both fell late in the day.
- Taking four wickets for 44 runs in the final overs, England regained control and reduced the visitors to 361-4, with Ben Stokes and Joe Root securing breakthroughs during the late surge.
- England fast bowling coach Tim Southee said the team gained "some rewards late in the day," which should provide momentum heading into Friday's session with a new ball in hand.
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Record-Breaking Partnership Puts New Zealand in Command at Trent Bridge | Sports-Games
New Zealand's Tom Latham and Devon Conway set a record partnership against England, leading the third Test at Trent Bridge. Despite England's late fightback, New Zealand closed day one strongly. Captain Ben Stokes finally broke the pairing, with Latham scoring his 17th Test century and Conway contributing significantly.
Latham, Conway pile on the runs before Stokes breakthrough
New Zealand's Tom Latham and Devon Conway broke a record that had stood for nearly a hundred years before England skipper Ben Stokes marked his return to international duty by sparking a late fightback on the first day of the third and deciding Test at Trent Bridge.
Devon Conway, Tom Latham dominate England with 317-run partnership on Day 1 of third Test
Tom Latham and Devon Conway's 317-run opening stand put New Zealand in control on Day 1 of the third Test at Trent Bridge. Latham made 151 and Conway scored 157. New Zealand reached 361/4, as a late England fightback kept them in the hunt.
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