NZ's Tom Latham becomes team's third-highest century getter in Tests, ties with legend Crowe
Nottingham, June 25
New Zealand batter Tom Latham tied with legendary Martin Crowe, becoming New Zealand's joint third-most century run-getter in Test cricket.
Latham achieved this milestone during his side's third Test against England at Nottingham on Thursday, scoring 151 in 214 balls, with 15 fours at a strike rate of over 70.
With this, Latham reached his 17th Test ton, tying with Crowe. In 95 Tests for New Zealand, Latham has scored 6,446 runs at an average of 39.30 and a strike rate of over 48, with 17 centuries and 31 fifties and a best score of 264*. He is NZ's fifth-highest Test run-getter, just eight short of overtaking Brendon McCullum's tally of 6,453 runs to become the team's fourth-highest Test run-getter.
Above Latham in the centuries list are Ross Taylor (19 in 112 Tests) and Kane Williamson (33 in 110 Tests).
Coming to the match, Latham, along with Devon Conway (157 in 224 balls, with 22 fours and three sixes), put on the second-highest partnership for NZ for an opening pair, above Glenn Turner and TW Jarvis' 387 run stand against West Indies in 1972 at Georgetown.
NZ won the toss and opted to bat first in this series decider and have crossed the 350-run mark after losing two openers, with Henry Nicholls and Rachin Ravindra continuing the proceedings.
Teams: New Zealand (Playing XI): Tom Latham(c), Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell(w), Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Ben Sears, William O'Rourke England (Playing XI): Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith(w), Ben Stokes(c), Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Sir, this partnership of 387 runs... that's the kind of opening stand that makes Test cricket special! Remember when Sehwag and Gambhir used to do similar for India? Conway and Latham have been brilliant. Let's see if New Zealand can win this series decider!
With 17 Test centuries, Tom Latham has tied with the legendary Martin Crowe. Such a quiet, consistent performer for NZ. Meanwhile, across the border, our players like Shubman Gill (5 centuries in 30 Tests) have a long way to go. Patience and technique = key to Test success. 🏏
Fakestatistics! Latham has played 95 Tests for that... in India, we have players like Cheteshwar Pujara who scored 19 centuries in 103 Tests against tougher bowling attacks. But I must admit, Latham is a quality player - technically solid, mentally strong. Kohli and Williamson are in a different league though. 🇮🇳🔥
Sir, I remember watching Martin Crowe bat on Doordarshan in 90s... that elegance! Latham has filled big shoes well. But NZ's batting beyond Latham and Conway looks weak. England's young attack looks promising. Should be a thrilling Test match! Exciting times for cricket fans worldwide! 🌏
151 runs in 214 balls with 15 fours - proper Test innings! Reminds me of how VVS Laxman used to construct his innings. Latham's strike rate of 70 is excellent for Test cricket. Though one
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