Tom Latham Draws Level with Martin Crowe as Joint-Third Highest Century Maker in Test For New Zealand
Crowe compiled his 17 centuries across 77 Test matches between 1982 and 1995. Latham, playing in his 83rd Test match, now shares the third spot with Crowe on the national list of all-time century makers.
New Zealand captain Tom Latham has carved his name deeper into his country’s cricketing folklore by scoring his 17th Test century during the ongoing ENG vs NZ 3rd Test 2026 against England at Trent Bridge. Electing to bat first after winning the toss, the left-handed opening batsman anchored the visitors' innings with composure, reaching his milestone from 149 deliveries on the opening day of the decisive match. England vs New Zealand Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast in India, 3rd Test 2026.
Tom Latham Equals Martin Crowe
100 for Latham!
Tom Latham equals the great Martin Crowe with his 17th Test century for New Zealand 🫡#ENGvNZ | 📸 @PhotosportNZ pic.twitter.com/lMYOv2nfh0
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) June 25, 2026
Latham’s 17th Test ton draws him level with the iconic former captain Martin Crowe, who widely is regarded as one of New Zealand's greatest technical batsmen. Crowe compiled his 17 centuries across 77 Test matches between 1982 and 1995. Latham, playing in his 83rd Test match, now shares the third spot with Crowe on the national list of all-time century makers.
The milestone marks an essential return to form for the Black Caps skipper, who has historically relished opening the batting but faced a challenging run during the earlier legs of the European tour.
Most Test Hundreds For New Zealand
| Player | Test Matches | Test Hundreds | Career Span |
| Kane Williamson | 110 | 33 | 2010–2026 |
| Ross Taylor | 112 | 19 | 2007–2022 |
| Tom Latham | 83 | 17 | 2014–Present |
| Martin Crowe | 77 | 17 | 1982–1995 |
| John Wright | 82 | 12 | 1978–1993 |
Latham's century formed the backbone of a spectacular, unbeaten opening partnership with Devon Conway. Exploiting a flatter Trent Bridge pitch and weathering early spells from England’s pace attack, which included Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson, the Kiwi openers frustrated the home side's bowling unit. Ben Stokes Apologises to England Teammates Upon Return Ahead of ENG vs NZ 3rd Test 2026 Against New Zealand.
Conway complemented his captain's milestone by approaching a century of his own, scoring a fluid 93 off 160 balls. Together, they navigated the first 52 overs flawlessly, pushing New Zealand's score to a commanding 206 without loss. During this partnership, the duo become New Zealand's most successful opening pair, notching up 2000 runs together.
The feat comes at a critical juncture for the Black Caps. The three-match series is currently deadlocked at 1-1. England claimed a comprehensive 115-run victory in the opening Test at Lord's, before New Zealand staged a roaring comeback at The Oval, dismantling the hosts by 253 runs. Latham's leadership and technical resilience on the first day at Nottingham have given New Zealand a major platform to chase a rare away series triumph on English soil.
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