Devon Conway has etched his name into New Zealand cricket folklore by becoming the first Kiwi batter to score both a double century and a century in the same Test match. The South African-born opener achieved the milestone during the third Test against West Indies at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, joining an elite club of just 10 batters worldwide to accomplish this rare feat.

A landmark double at Mount Maunganui

Conway reached the historic mark on the penultimate day of the Test when he brought up his second-innings century with a simple cut shot off Anderson Phillip, shortly before the tea interval. His knock of 100 came off just 139 balls, featuring eight fours and three sixes at a blistering strike rate of nearly 72, showcasing his aggressive intent after the marathon first-innings effort.

In the first innings, the 34-year-old had already laid the foundation with a magnificent 227 off 367 balls, studded with 31 boundaries. That innings was the cornerstone of New Zealand’s imposing total of 575 for 8 declared and set the stage for his second-innings heroics.

Joining cricket’s elite company

By achieving the double of a double-century and a century in a single Test, Conway became only the 10th player in cricket history to reach this landmark. He now stands alongside legends such as Brian Lara, Graham Gooch, Kumar Sangakkara, Marnus Labuschagne and India’s Shubman Gill in this exclusive list.

For New Zealand cricket, this is a watershed moment. No Kiwi batter before Conway had managed to combine a double ton and a ton in the same Test, making his achievement all the more special for the Black Caps and their fans.

Record-breaking opening partnership

Conway’s first-innings double century came as part of a record-shattering opening stand with captain Tom Latham. The pair stitched together a mammoth 323-run partnership, the highest-ever opening stand by a New Zealand pair in Test cricket.

Latham himself was in sublime touch, scoring 137 off 246 balls with 15 fours and a six. The partnership set the tone for New Zealand’s dominance in the match, putting the West Indies bowlers to the sword on a placid Bay Oval surface.

In the second innings, both Conway and Latham replicated their first-innings success, with each bringing up centuries again to push New Zealand towards a commanding position in the Test.

Stellar Test season for Conway

After a patchy couple of years, Devon Conway has enjoyed a stunning resurgence in Test cricket during the 2025 season. He has amassed 697 runs in five matches and nine innings at an average of 87.12 and a strike rate of 61.30. His tally includes three centuries and two fifties, with a best score of 227—the innings that helped him create history at Mount Maunganui.

The left-hander’s return to form has been a major boost for New Zealand, providing solidity and elegance at the top of the order alongside the dependable Latham.

Match summary: New Zealand in command

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first, a decision that proved vindicated as Conway and Latham laid the platform with their record stand. After the openers departed, valuable contributions came from Rachin Ravindra (72 off 106 balls), Kane Williamson (31 off 60 balls), Glenn Phillips (29 off 49 balls) and Ajaz Patel (30 not out off 30 balls) to propel the hosts to 575 for 8 declared.

For the West Indies, Jayden Seales, Anderson Phillip and Justin Greaves claimed two wickets each.

In reply, the Windies started strongly with a 111-run opening partnership between John Campbell (45 off 67 balls) and Brandon King (63 off 104 balls). Kavem Hodge then anchored the innings with a marathon unbeaten 123 off 275 balls, while Alick Athanaze (45 off 57 balls) and Justin Greaves (43 off 69 balls) chipped in with valuable runs. However, the tourists were eventually bowled out for 420, trailing by 155 runs.

By the time Conway reached his second-innings century, New Zealand were well on their way to building a lead in excess of 400 runs, putting themselves in a position to seal the series.

Series context

New Zealand lead the three-match Test series 1-0, with the first Test ending in a draw and the second Test won by the Kiwis by nine wickets. With a commanding position in the third and final Test, the Black Caps are on the verge of wrapping up a comprehensive series victory at home.

Conway’s heroics have been central to New Zealand’s success, underlining his status as one of the most elegant and reliable batters in world cricket today.