11:53 AM IST:
The openers were a joy to watch for fans of the game, riding the storm, exploiting weak balls and bowing respectfully to those who landed just right. Until this tantalizing fake strike, brilliantly bowled by Roston Chase, ended a marathon opening stand of 323 for the Kiwis. Tom Latham departed after scoring 137, but Devon Conway is still tall, unbeaten on 178. Jacob Duffy slipped in like a vigilant night watchman, ticking off 9 off 16, unbeaten and protecting his partner perfectly towards the end.
