Devon Conway smokes his fifth Test hundred: Key stats
What's the story
New Zealand opener Devon Conway has raced to his fifth century in Test cricket. The left-handed batter achieved the milestone in NZ's first innings of the second and final Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. Having returned unbeaten on 79 on Day 1, Conway touched the three-figure mark on Day 2 morning. Eventually, he ended up making 153 runs.
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A knock of 153 from Conway's blade
Conway made 153 runs from 245 balls. He slammed 18 fours during his stay. The batter added 73 runs alongside Jacob Duffy for the 2nd wicket and a 110-run stand with Henry Nicholls for the 3rd. He was dismissed by Blessing Muzarabani.
Knock
Two century-plus stand during his stay at the crease
Conway and Will Young opened for NZ after the hosts were folded for just 125 runs while batting first. The duo tormented the Zimbabwe bowlers and put up a solid 162-run partnership for the opening wicket. While Young was dismissed for 74, Conway continued the good work and reached his hundred on Day 2. Thereafter, he added another century-plus stand alongside Nicholls.
Career
Over 2,000 runs in Tests
Playing his 29th Test since his debut in 2021, Conway raced past 2,000 runs at an average of 39.26. He owns 2,081 runs. His tally includes five centuries and 12 half-centuries. This was his first hundred in over 2.5 years. Notably, Conway scored a remarkable double-century on his Test debut (200), which is also his highest score in the format.
Away records
Conway slams his 3rd century in away Tests
According to ESPNcricinfo, Conway struck his 3rd Test century in away matches (home of opposition). He owns 1,299 runs at 43.30 (50s: 7). Notably, Conway scored a remarkable 88 in the Test series opener against Zimbabwe. He bounced back after a lackluster run in Test cricket last year, where he scored just 386 runs at 21.44.