New Zealand openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway made cricket history in Mount Maunganui by each scoring centuries in both innings of the ongoing Test against the West Indies. Latham struck 137 and 101, while Conway compiled 227 and 100, marking the first time in Test or first-class cricket that two openers have achieved twin centuries in the same match. Their partnership propelled New Zealand to declare their second innings at 306 for 2, setting a commanding 462-run target. The West Indies, led by Kavem Hodge’s earlier century of 123 not out, reached 43 without loss by the end of the fourth day. Despite their strong first-innings total of 420, the visitors now face a daunting chase on the final day. Cricket analysts have hailed Latham and Conway’s feat as a rare display of consistency and mental strength, underscoring New Zealand’s batting depth. The record-setting performance strengthens New Zealand’s position in the series and adds a new chapter to Test cricket’s statistical history, with attention now turning to whether the West Indies can resist defeat on the final day.