NZ vs WI 3rd Test: Devon Conway made a brilliant comeback after going unsold at the IPL auction as he smashed a brilliant knock of 227 runs and put the hosts in a commanding position in the ongoing Test against West Indies. Conway, who was unsold at the IPL 2026 auction, had been playing for more than seven hours and was then dismissed by Justin Greaves.
The host began day two at 334/1, where Conway had scored an unbeaten knock of 178 runs. He also stitched a brilliant partnership of 323 runs with Tom Latham for the first wicket and had put the hosts in the driver's seat. Latham too scored 137 runs and helped Conway to settle and thrive.
Jacob Duffy, who was the nightwatchman along with Conway, had scored eight runs in the first session but got out after scoring 17 runs by Jayden Seales. Kane Williamson was the new batter, who was seen struggling for the next 90 overs. He did get out after scoring 31 runs off 60 balls, in which he had smashed five fours before getting out.
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Conway played the role of an anchor. He brought up his double ton off 316 balls in which he had hit 28 fours. He had smashed his debut double ton in 2021, which was his highest score after playing in 58 Test matches. Kemar Roach left the field owing to a hamstring strain, and it was also a huge blow. Conway had a respite after he was dropped on 206 by Kavem Hedge, who was standing at short cover.
His knock came to an end after he had scored 227 runs as Greaves took his wicket. The ball came around the wicket and was kept low and hit his back pad. He didn't take a review and walked back to the pavilion. Both the players and teammates were seen giving a warm reception for playing such a brilliant knock.
The hosts are leading the series by 1-0 as the series opener ended in a tie, and they won the second match by nine wickets.