Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra’s centuries placed New Zealand in a commanding position against the West Indies, leading by 481 runs at the end of day three in the first Test in Christchurch on Thursday.

The duo combined for a 279-run partnership for the third wicket before Latham was dismissed for 145, followed shortly by Ravindra, who scored 176. At stumps, New Zealand stood at 417-4, adding to their initial 64-run lead, with Will Young on 21 and Michael Bracewell on six.

Reflecting on the day’s play, Ravindra, who survived two dropped catches, described it as nearly perfect. He acknowledged the inherent risks of his aggressive playing style, which has been yielding positive results recently.

The West Indies face a daunting task, requiring a record fourth innings chase to win, surpassi

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