Tom Latham and Devon Conway set record partnership for New Zealand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 10:20 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Tom Latham and Devon Conway achieved a historic 317-run opening partnership for New Zealand against England in the third Test at Trent Bridge, marking a notable moment in cricket history. Latham scored 151 while Conway made 157, leading to a dominant start for New Zealand before their dismissals by Ben Stokes and Joe Root, respectively. This monumental stand is the highest for New Zealand against England and the second-highest in away Tests. With the series tied at 1-1, New Zealand's decision to bat first proved advantageous as England struggled to find success with the ball on a placid pitch.
- •Latham scored 151 runs off 214 balls with 15 boundaries.
- •Conway made 157 runs from 224 deliveries, hitting 22 fours and three sixes.
- •The partnership surpassed New Zealand's previous best of 276 runs against England.
- •New Zealand leads at lunch on day one of the Test match.
- •Ben Stokes and Joe Root took the wickets of Latham and Conway, respectively.
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — First in 96 years! Tom Latham-Devon Conway script history with record stand as New Zealand punish England
"Tom Latham and Devon Conway etched their names in New Zealand's Test history with a colossal 317-run opening partnership against England at Trent Bridge. This monumental stand, the second-highest for New Zealand in away Tests, saw Latham score 151 and Conway 157, leaving England's bowlers searching for answers on a placid pitch. The partnership shattered previous records, setting a new benchmark in the series.
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