Latham eyes double ton as Kiwis dominate Bangladesh on first day

Tom Latham eyeing a double century as New Zealand reached 349 for one at stumps on day one of the second Test against Bangladesh in Christchurch on Sunday. 

The New Zealand captain was unbeaten on 186 with Devon Conway on 99 as the Black Caps scored at will on a ground reputed to be a bowler’s paradise on day one.

New Zealand, who were sent to bat first, desperate for a win to save the series after losing the first Test.

Latham and Conway have put on 201 for the second wicket after Latham and Will Young (54) produced a 148-run stand for the first wicket. 

Latham, who was disappointed in the first Test with innings of one and 14, unbeaten 186 includes 28 fours, while Conway has 10 fours and a six in his 99.

For Bangladesh, pacer Shoriful Islam got the only success by removing Will Young.

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