ENG vs NZ: The third Test match between the England and New Zealand cricket teams is being played at Trent Bridge. On the first day, the Kiwis scored 361/4. William O’Rourke (0*) was unbeaten. Jofra Archer dismissed Henry Nicholls (36) on the last ball of the day. Tom Latham (151) and Devon Conway (157) scored brilliant centuries for the Kiwis. So, let’s take a look at the first day’s play.

The Kiwis won the toss on the first day and elected to bat first. Their decision proved to be a wise one. Latham and Conway shared a 317-run opening partnership from 433 balls. However, three batsmen then departed in quick succession in the final overs. Joe Root , Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson each took one wicket. England’s bowlers were completely ineffective against Latham and Conway.

Latham and Conway stole the show

Conway faced 224 balls and was dismissed for 157 runs. He hit 22 fours and 3 sixes. His strike rate was 70.09. This was his 8th Test century and his second against England, which he reached in 174 balls. Latham and Conway made the second 300-plus partnership in Test cricket. This was the first time a New Zealand opening pair has done so on English soil.

Latham faced 214 balls and scored 151 runs, hitting 15 fours. His strike rate was 70.56. This was his 17th Test century and his second against England, which he reached in 147 balls. During this innings, he also completed 1,000 runs against the England cricket team. Latham and Conway also reached 2,000 runs in Tests as an opening pair.

Brief Scores:

New Zealand- 361/4 (Devon Conway 157, Tom Latham 151; Jofra Archer 1-53) vs England

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