Tom Latham joins elite company with big century to eclipse previous best on memorable day for Black CapsNZN VIDEO We have a massive day on Monday: says Tom Latham. JOHN COWPLAND/PHOTOSPORT Tom Latham's sixth test century was his highest score and best by a New Zealand opener at the Basin Reserve. READ MORE:* Black Caps sense big chance* Recap: NZ v Bangladesh* A job for cricket purists"Obviously as a batsman you always want more and never want to get out. HAGEN HOPKINS/GETTY IMAGES In a knock spanning nearly eight hours, Tom Latham's 177 included 18 fours and a six. AT A GLANCEHighest test innings by an opening batsman at the Basin Reserve:255no: Jackie McGlew, South Africa v NZ, 1953177: Tom Latham, NZ v Bangladesh, 2017169: Saeed Anwar, Pakistan v NZ, 1994167: Gautam Gambhir, India v NZ, 2009166: Sadiq Mohammad, Pakistan v NZ, 1973- Stuff

Source: Stuff January 15, 2017 07:04 UTC