Wellington Test: Devon Conway, Mitchell Hay slam half-centuries against WI
What's the story
New Zealand are in the driving seat in the ongoing 2nd Test against West Indies at Basin Reserve, Wellington. Devon Conway and Mitchell Hay both scored half-centuries on Day 2, helping their team secure a 73-run lead in the first innings. Despite their counter-attacking knocks, New Zealand were bowled out for 278. WI, who earlier made 205, were 32/2 at stumps.
Performances
Conway, Hay bolster NZ on Day 2
NZ resumed from their overnight score of 24/0. Although Tom Latham departed early, Conway and Kane Williamson added a 67-run stand. However, NZ lost Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, and Conway after crossing 100. Justin Greaves dismissed Conway for a 108-ball 60 (8 fours). A 73-run partnership between Hay and Daryl Mitchell bolstered NZ thereafter. While Daryl's dismissal left NZ reeling at 190/5, Hay departed after NZ touched 200. Ojay Shields dismissed him for a 93-ball 61 (9 fours and 1 six).
Stats
Notable numbers for Conway, Hay
According to ESPNcricinfo, Conway raced to his 13th half-century in Test cricket. The left-handed batter now has 2,178 runs from 31 matches at an average of 38.89. His tally also includes 5 tons. This was his maiden Test half-century against the Windies. Meanwhile, Hay shone on his Test debut. He overall completed his 18th half-century in First-Class cricket.
Bowling dominance
New Zealand's bowlers dominate late in the day
New Zealand's bowlers dominated the latter part of Day 2 with a superb 10-over spell. John Campbell was dismissed in the seventh over by Michael Rae, who bowled him with an incoming delivery. Nightwatchman Anderson Phillip was trapped in front by Jacob Duffy. Brandon King (15*) and Kavem Hodge (3*) managed to survive till stumps, but West Indies still trail by 41 runs.