Did Devon Conway score 178 Against West Indies? Fact-Checking the Stats

Did Devon Conway score 178 Against West Indies? Fact-Checking the Stats Historic 300+ run stand inside

New Zealand 1st Innings

Player Name	Status	Runs	Balls
Tom Latham	c Chase b Roach	137	215
Devon Conway	Not Out	178	279
Jacob Duffy	Not Out	2	10
Extras	(lb 5, w 4, nb 8)	17	–
Total	(1 Wicket, 88 Overs)	334	–

The cricketing world turned its eyes to the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui today, where New Zealand’s top order produced a masterclass that will be etched in the history books. Amidst the flurry of social media posts and score updates, one question dominated the trends: Did Devon Conway actually score 178 against the West Indies today?

Yes, Devon Conway ended Day 1 of the third Test against the West Indies unbeaten on 178.1 His innings, combined with a monumental partnership with captain Tom Latham, has placed New Zealand in a commanding position at 334/1 by Stumps.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the innings, the records broken, and the stats that defined the day.

The Inning: A Study in Patience and Precision

Walking out to bat after New Zealand won the toss and opted to take first strike, Conway looked immovable from the very first ball. On a pitch that offered early assistance to the seamers, Conway weathered the initial storm from Kemar Roach and Jayden Seales before unfurling his trademark drives through the covers.

Runs Scored: 178*
Balls Faced: 279²
Boundaries: 24 Fours, 0 Sixes
Strike Rate: 63.80
Milestones:
- 50: Reached off 87 balls.
- 100: Reached off 147 balls (his 6th Test Century).³
- 150: Reached off 221 balls.

Unlike the explosive T20 style often seen in modern cricket, this was a traditional Test inning. Conway absorbed pressure, leaving well outside off-stump and punishing anything overpitched. He didn’t hit a single six, relying instead on pure timing and placement to find the fence 24 times.

The Record-Breaking Partnership

While Conway’s 178* was the headline, the story of the day was the 323-run opening stand he shared with Tom Latham.

The duo batted for nearly the entire day, frustrating the West Indies attack and rewriting the record books:

WTC Record: The 323-run partnership is now the highest opening stand in World Test Championship history, surpassing previous bests by a significant margin.
New Zealand History: This stands as the second-highest opening partnership in New Zealand Test history, falling just short of the 387-run record set by Glenn Turner and Terry Jarvis in 1972.
Bay Oval Record: It is comfortably the highest partnership for any wicket at this venue.

Latham, who scored a brilliant 137 off 215 balls, eventually fell late in the final session, caught by Roston Chase off the bowling of Kemar Roach. It was the only success the West Indies tasted all day.

Match Situation at Stumps (Day 1)

New Zealand ended the day at 334/1.⁴ After Latham’s dismissal, nightwatchman Jacob Duffy (2*) joined Conway in the middle to safely navigate the final few overs against the second new ball.

What This Means for the Series

New Zealand currently leads the 3-match series 1-0. A win here would secure a 2-0 series victory. Conway’s 178* has essentially batted the West Indies out of the game on the very first day. With the pitch expected to flatten out further on Day 2, Conway will undoubtedly be eyeing his second Test double-century when play resumes tomorrow.