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Conway Creates History: First Kiwi with Test Double & Ton
21 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Devon Conway is the first New Zealand batter with a double century and century in a single Test.
- He scored 227 in the first innings and 100 in the second innings.
- Conway's performance marks his most successful Test cricket season to date.
Opener Devon Conway etched his name in the record books during New Zealand's final Test against West Indies. He achieved the unique feat of scoring both a double century (227) and a century (100) in the same match, becoming the first Kiwi batter to do so.
Conway's first-innings 227, alongside skipper Tom Latham's 137, propelled New Zealand to a commanding 575/8 declared. The West Indies responded with 420 all out, with Kavem Hodge scoring an unbeaten 123. At the time of reporting on December 21, 2025, New Zealand was building a significant lead in the second innings.
This historic achievement caps off a remarkable Test season for Conway, who has amassed 697 runs in five matches. The series stands at 1-0 in favor of New Zealand, with the first match drawn and the second won by the hosts.
