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NZ Posts 361-4; Latham, Conway Smash Records

6/26/2026

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Summary

**New Zealand Posts**

New Zealand posted 361-4 on June 25 2026 after a 317-run opening partnership.
Tom Latham won the toss and scored 151, his 17th Test century.
Devon Conway made 157, his eighth Test century, breaking the 276-run New Zealand-England record set in 1930.
Ben Stokes dismissed Tom Latham, ending New Zealand’s innings.
Joe Root caught Devon Conway while Atkinson and Archer each claimed a wicket, dismissing Ravindra (7) and Nicholls (36).

Summary

**New Zealand Recall**

Tim Southee, bowling coach, said memories of the 2022 Trent Bridge chase linger in New Zealand dressing room.
Luke Ronchi, New Zealand batting coach, said the side is “different cricket” despite eight 2022 players remaining.
Devon Conway, away for his second child’s birth, reverted to his normal technique after a failed pre-movement tweak.
Eight members of the 2022 New Zealand XI remain in the touring squad, with three former players also selected.

History

Historical Context

In 1930, New Zealand’s opening pair Stewie Dempster and Jackie Mills compiled a 276-run stand against England at Lord’s, the highest Test partnership then. Over nine decades later, the 2026 Test saw Tom Latham’s 151 and Devon Conway’s 157 lift New Zealand to a 361-4 total, shattering the old record and highlighting the team’s deepening batting talent.

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**New Zealand Posts**

New Zealand posted 361-4 on June 25 2026 after a 317-run opening partnership.
Tom Latham won the toss and scored 151, his 17th Test century.
Devon Conway made 157, his eighth Test century, breaking the 276-run New Zealand-England record set in 1930.
Ben Stokes dismissed Tom Latham, ending New Zealand’s innings.
Joe Root caught Devon Conway while Atkinson and Archer each claimed a wicket, dismissing Ravindra (7) and Nicholls (36).

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