Latham, Williamson and Sri Lanka
New Zealand 136-2 in reply to Sri Lanka after Latham half-ton
Opener Tom Latham made 70 to power New Zealand's reply before departing in the final over before tea on the second day of the first Sri Lanka Test with the tourists 136-2 on Thursday. Latham put on a 63-run opening stand before Sri Lanka broke through when Devon Conway missed a straight ball from off-spinner Ramesh Mendis and was sent back lbw for 11.
1st Test: Tom Latham, Kane Williamson help New Zealand respond strongly to Sri Lanka
Tom Latham and Kane Williamson helped New Zealand reach 255-4 on the rain-affected second day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Latham scored 70, while Williamson added 55, providing a solid platform.
New Zealand's Fightback Led by Latham and Williamson in Rain-Hit Test
Tom Latham and Kane Williamson spearheaded New Zealand's strong response with half-centuries, bringing the team to 255-4 on a rain-affected second day of their opening test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Day 2: Latham, Williamson half-tons take Kiwis to 255-4 in Sri Lanka
Half-centuries from Tom Latham and Kane Williamson put New Zealand at 255-4 and in hot pursuit of Sri Lanka on day two of the first test on Thursday.
Cricket - Latham, Williamson help New Zealand respond strongly to Sri Lanka
Tom Latham and Kane Williamson led New Zealand's fightback with sparkling half-centuries as the Black Caps reached 255-4 on the rain-hit second day of their opening test against Sri Lanka in Galle to trail by 50 runs on Thursday.
Latham, Williamson fifties extend New Zealand's advantage
New Zealand 255 for 4 (Latham 70, Williamson 55, Dhananjaya 2-31) trail Sri Lanka 305 (Kamindu 114, Kusal 50, O'Rourke 5-55) by 50 runs Partnerships were the name of the game as New Zealand strung together several of significance to come within 50 runs of Sri Lanka's first-innings total of 305 at stumps on day two in Galle.
Latham's sweeping success shows NZ will not get bogged down on turning tracks
A failed sweep did not stop him from playing an imperfect sweep, which did not stop him from sweeping a bad ball for four ...
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Tom Latham Surpasses Martin Crowe, Becomes New Zealand's Fifth-Highest Run-Scorer in Test Cricket
New Zealand's Tom Latham surpasses Martin Crowe to become the country's fifth-highest run-scorer in Test cricket during the ...
Tom Latham overtakes Martin Crowe to become NZ's fifth-highhest Test run-getter
The leading run-scorer for Kiwis in Tests is Kane Williamson, who scored 8.798 runs at an average of 54.98. He has scored 32 centuries and 45 fifties. His best score is 251.
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Tom Latham 70 leads NZ's reply after O'Rourke five-for restricts SL to 305
Tea New Zealand 136 for 2 (Latham 70, Williamson 40*, Ramesh 1-33) trail Sri Lanka 305 (Kamindu 114, Kusal 50, O'Rourke ...
SL Vs NZ 1st Test: Tom Latham Shines As Visitors Trail By 50 Runs On Day 2 - In Pics
A sensational spell of fast bowling by New Zealand rookie William O’Rourke rocked Sri Lanka as the home side was bowled out ...
Latham, Williamson lead New Zealand's cricketers to 255-4 against Sri Lanka in 1st test
A sensational spell of fast bowling by New Zealand rookie William O’Rourke rocked Sri Lanka as the home side was bowled out ...
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Tom Latham overtakes Martin Crowe to become NZ`s fifth-highest Test run-getter
New Zealand`s wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Latham recently overtook Martin Crowe to become the Kiwis` fifth-highest run-scorer in Tests. He achieved the feat during the first Test match against Sri Lanka.