Devon Conway Makes History with Double Century and Century in Test Match

Historic Achievement by Devon Conway

Mount Maunganui [New Zealand], December 21: Devon Conway has etched his name in the record books as the first New Zealand cricketer to score both a double century and a century in a single Test match.

This remarkable feat occurred during the third and final Test against the West Indies on Sunday.

In his first innings, Conway delivered an impressive performance, scoring 227 runs off 367 deliveries, which included 31 boundaries, helping New Zealand declare at 575/8.

In the second innings, he continued his stellar form, reaching a quickfire century off 139 balls, hitting eight fours and three sixes at a strike rate nearing 72.

Conway becomes the tenth player globally to achieve the rare double of a double ton and a century within the same Test.

After facing challenges in recent years, Conway has had a phenomenal Test season, amassing 697 runs in five matches and nine innings, averaging 87.12 with a strike rate of 61.30, including three centuries and two fifties, with his highest score being 227.

In the match, New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first. Conway (227 off 367 balls, with 31 fours) and captain Tom Latham (137 off 246 balls, with 15 fours and a six) set a record 323-run opening partnership, the highest for New Zealand.

Other notable contributions came from Rachin Ravindra (72 off 106 balls, with six fours and two sixes), Kane Williamson (31 off 60 balls, with five fours), Glenn Phillips (29 off 49 balls, with four boundaries), and Ajaz Patel (30* off 30 balls, with three fours and two sixes), leading New Zealand to 575/8 declared.

Jayden Seales, Anderson Phillip, and Justin Greaves each took two wickets for the West Indies.

The Windies responded with a solid 111-run opening partnership between John Campbell (45 off 67 balls, with seven fours) and Brandon King (63 off 104 balls, with 11 fours). Kavem Hodge anchored the innings with an unbeaten 123 off 275 balls, featuring 15 fours, while Alick Athanaze (45 off 57 balls, with eight fours) and Justin Greaves (43 off 69 balls, with six fours) contributed significantly, bringing the West Indies total to 420 all out, leaving them 155 runs behind.

As the match progresses, New Zealand is on track for a substantial lead of nearly 400 runs, with both Conway and Latham having scored centuries in the second innings.

New Zealand currently leads the three-match Test series 1-0, following a draw in the first Test and a nine-wicket victory in the second.