MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand (Kashmir English): A unique and memorable chapter in cricket history was written in the third Test match between New Zealand and West Indies at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.
New Zealand openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway displayed such brilliant batting against the Black Caps that it had never been seen before in the approximately 150-year history of Test cricket.
In the first innings of the match, both New Zealand openers completely dominated the West Indies bowling attack. Devon Conway presented a beautiful combination of patience, technique, and aggressive strokes, scoring a magnificent double century of 227 runs.
Captain Tom Latham played a responsible innings, scoring 137 runs. The large partnership between the two gave New Zealand a strong grip on the match.
However, the real historic moment came when both batsmen proved their class in the second innings as well.
Despite all efforts from the West Indies bowlers, Tom Latham once again completed a century, scoring 101 runs, while Devon Conway scored 100 runs, proving his consistent brilliant form.
History of Test cricket
Thus, for the first time in the history of Test cricket, both openers of any team achieved the feat of scoring centuries in both innings of the same match.
This historic achievement not only created a stir in New Zealand but also in global cricket circles.
Along with this, Devon Conway crossed another milestone and became the first New Zealand batsman to score a double century and a century in the same Test match.
This performance is not only a testament to individual skill but also reflects New Zealand’s growing strength in Test cricket.
