The Black Caps are in firm control of the first cricket test against the West Indies after a dominant day three in Christchurch.

Centuries for skipper Tom Latham and number four batter Rachin Ravindra helped New Zealand set a solid foundation to reach 417-4 at stumps with a lead of 481 runs.

Close to half of the Black Caps runs came in boundaries on Thursday.

First ball is at 11am.

Rachin Ravindra and Tom Latham partnership on Day 3 of the first cricket test match between New Zealand and West Indies at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand. Thursday 4 December 2025. © Photo: Andrew Cornaga / Photosport

Rachin Ravindra and Tom Latham
Photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz / Photosport Ltd 2025