West Indies score 43/0 at Day 4 stumps:Latham-Conway slam centuries in Mount Maunganui Test, NZ – 306/2 (decl); WI need 419 runs to win on Day 5

The third and final Test of the three-match series between New Zealand and West Indies is heading towards an exciting finish at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. New Zealand have set West Indies a challenging target of 419 runs to win the match. At the end of Day 4, the visitors reached 43 without loss in their second innings, keeping their hopes alive going into the final day. Openers Brandon King and John Campbell gave West Indies a steady start in the chase. King remained unbeaten on 37, while Campbell supported him at the other end. Despite the positive beginning, the task ahead remains huge, with New Zealand firmly in control after dominating most phases of the Test. New Zealand declared after Conway and Latham’s centuries Earlier on Day 4, New Zealand declared their second innings at 306 for 2. Tom Latham scored a composed 101, while Devon Conway added another century with a fluent 100. Kane Williamson stayed unbeaten on 40, and Rachin Ravindra chipped in with 46, ensuring New Zealand stretched their overall lead beyond 400 runs. This followed New Zealand’s massive first-innings total of 575, which had already put West Indies under pressure early in the match. Hodge’s lone fight in West Indies’ first innings In reply to New Zealand’s first-innings total, West Indies were bowled out for 420. By the end of Day 3, they were 381 for 6, with Kavem Hodge unbeaten on 109. On Day 4, Anderson Phillip was dismissed for just 4 runs off 64 balls, and Hodge continued to fight alone. Hodge eventually finished unbeaten on 123, but lacked support from the lower order as the remaining wickets fell quickly. His knock was the standout effort for West Indies in the innings. How the match unfolded: Day-by-day highlights On Day 3, the West Indies had progressed from 110 without loss to 381 for 6. Openers Campbell (45) and King (63) laid a solid foundation before Hodge took charge. He shared key partnerships with Tavin Imlach, Alick Athanaze and Justin Greaves to stabilise the innings. Earlier, New Zealand dominated the first two days. Conway scored a magnificent 227 on Day 2, his second Test double century and sixth overall hundred, while Latham’s 137 on Day 1 set the tone. With one day left, the West Indies face a tough chase as New Zealand look to seal a commanding victory.