Nottingham, June 25 -- Tom Latham and Devon Conway produced a record-breaking opening stand before England struck late to leave New Zealand strongly placed at 361 for four at stumps on the opening day of the third and deciding Test at Trent Bridge on Thursday.
Having won the toss and elected to bat, New Zealand dominated proceedings through their experienced opening pair, who added 322 runs for the first wicket, the highest opening partnership for New Zealand against England in Test cricket.
Latham, under pressure after a modest series, led from the front with a magnificent 151 off 214 balls, hitting 15 fours. The New Zealand skipper reached his 17th Test century shortly after tea and later completed 150 as England's bowlers toiled on a p...