Black Caps line up test win over West Indies
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- Dec 4, 2025
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The Black Caps made the West Indies toil in the outfield on day three of the first test at Hagley Park in Christchurch.
New Zealand finished the third day at 417-4 a lead of 481 runs after starting the day at 32 without loss.
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Devon Conway was first to be dismissed wfor a well-compiled 37 before Williamson went for nine. to Kemar Roach who then dropped Rachin Ravindra at midwicket as Latham brought up a patient half century from 120 balls.
Ravindra got another reprieve on 13, as 12th man Kavem Hodge put down a regulation chance at slip.
Upping the tempo, Ravindra raced to 50 from only 52 deliveries, as he and Latham took their partnership to three figures.
The New Zealand captain brought up his 14th test century right on the stroke of tea, followed soon by Ravindra who needed just 108 balls for his fourth test ton.
Latham was eventually out for 145 off 250 balls late in the day as he passed 600 test runs.
Ravindra was dismissed for his second highest test score of 176 when he was bowled by Ojay Shields.
The Black Caps batted out the day with Will Young 21 and Michael Bracewell six not out at the crease.
