NZ Vs WI 1st Test: Kiwis Dominate With Bat On Day Three At Christchurch

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Day 3 of the 1st Test between New Zealand and West Indies at the Hagley Oval was completely dominated by the Kiwis' batting, giving them a massive lead. Skipper Tom Latham (145) and Rachin Ravindra (176) were the stars as they scored brilliant centuries and forged a huge partnership after a brief West Indies fight back in the morning. The hosts batted throughout the day, ending on 417/4 in their second innings, extending their overall lead to a massive 481 runs. With two days remaining, Tom Latham and co remain firmly in the driving seat. Watch the best pictures from today’s play.

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New Zealand vs West Indies 1st test day 3 match photos
New Zealand's batters Rachin Ravindra, left, and Tom Latham encourage each other while batting against the West Indies on day 3 during their cricket test match in Christchurch, New Zealand. | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP
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New Zealand vs West Indies 1st test cricket day 3 photo-Rachin Ravindra
New Zealand's batters Rachin Ravindra bats against the West Indies on day 3 during their cricket test match in Christchurch, New Zealand. | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP
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New Zealand vs West Indies 1st test cricket day 3 photo-Tom Latham
New Zealand's Tom Latham bats against the West Indies on day 3 during their cricket test match in Christchurch, New Zealand. | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP
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New Zealand vs West Indies 1st test cricket day 3 photo-Rachin Ravindra
New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra celebrates after making 100 runs against the West Indies on day 3 during their cricket test match in Christchurch, New Zealand. | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP
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New Zealand vs West Indies 1st test cricket day 3 photo-Tom Latham
New Zealand's Tom Latham celebrates after making 100 runs against the West Indies on day 3 during their cricket test match in Christchurch, New Zealand. | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP
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New Zealand vs West Indies 1st test cricket day 3 photo-Jayden Seales
West Indies' Jayden Seales pulls his shirt over his head while playing New Zealand on day 3 during their cricket test match in Christchurch, New Zealand. | Photo: Chris Symes/Photosport via AP
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New Zealand vs West Indies 1st test cricket day 3 photo-third umpire review
West Indies' watch a third umpire review while playing New Zealand on day 3 during their cricket test match in Christchurch, New Zealand. | Photo: Chris Symes/Photosport via AP
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New Zealand vs West Indies 1st test cricket day 3 photo-Jayden Seales
West Indies' bowler Jayden Seales appeals unsuccessfully for a LBW decision on New Zealand's Tom Latham, right, on day 3 during their cricket test match in Christchurch, New Zealand. | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP
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New Zealand vs West Indies 1st test cricket day 3 photo-Kemar Roach
West Indies' Kemar Roach, right, and teammate Roston Chase celebrate the wicket of New Zealand's Kane Williamson on day 3 during their cricket test match in Christchurch, New Zealand. | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP
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New Zealand vs West Indies 1st test cricket day 3 photo-Jayden Seales
West Indies' Jayden Seales, right, bowls against New Zealand on day 3 during their cricket test match in Christchurch, New Zealand. | Photo: Chris Symes/Photosport via AP
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New Zealand vs West Indies 1st test cricket day 3 photo-Kemar Roach
West Indies' Kemar Roach crouches after bowling against New Zealand on day 3 during their cricket test match in Christchurch, New Zealand. | Photo: Chris Symes/Photosport via AP

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