Latham, Williamson keep Kiwis dominant in Zimbabwe Test

AFP

29 July, 2016, 21:34

Update: 29 July, 2016, 21:34

New Zealand's batsman Tom Latham celebrates a century during the second day of the first test match in a series of two tests between New Zealand and hosts Zimbabwe at the Queens Sports Club, in Bulawayo on 29 July 2016. Photo: AFP

A dominant stand between centurion Tom Latham and captain Kane Williamson carried New Zealand to a commanding first-innings lead on day two of the first Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club.

Latham registered his fourth Test century while Williamson made 91 as New Zealand moved to 315 for four at the close of play, giving them a lead of 151 runs.

The pair added 156 for the second wicket, but were eventually parted when Latham chased a wide delivery from Hamilton Masakadza and was caught behind for 105.

Williamson then fell to the bowling of leg spinner Graeme Cremer, before Donald Tiripano used the second new ball to get rid of Henry Nicholls.

Ross Taylor and nightwatchman Ish Sodhi were the not-out batsmen at the close, on 38 and 5 respectively.