Tom Latham smashes his 29th half-century in Tests: Key stats
New Zealand batter Tom Latham made his presence felt with a clutch 70-run knock on Day 2 of the 1st Test against Sri Lanka on Thursday in Galle. SL, who resumed the day at 302/7, were folded for 305 (1st innings). Latham added two fifty-plus stands alongside Devon Conway and Kane Williamson before perishing. NZ were 136/2 when Latham was sent back.
Latham looked solid and added quality runs
Latham looked in control and handed his side a solid start. Even after Conway's dismissal, he found company in Williamson and the two forged a superb 73-run stand for the 2nd wicket. Runs came at a good pace for the Kiwis with the Lankans losing the plot. Just when things were sailing smoothly, Latham threw his wicket away. Prabath Jayasuriya got Latham's scalp.
An average of 69.31 versus Sri Lanka
Latham's 70 from 111 balls had six fours. He has raced to 5,488 runs from 81 matches (143 innings) at 40.05. This was his 29th fifty in Tests. He also owns 13 tons. As per ESPNcricinfo, in 11 matches versus SL (18 innings), Latham has amassed 1,109 runs at 69.31. This was his 2nd fifty versus SL. He owns four tons as well.
11,000 runs for Latham in FC cricket
Latham has surpassed 11,000 runs in First-Class cricket. He came into this contest with 10,971 runs from 158 matches. He has raced to 11,041 runs with the help of 26 tons and 60 fifties.
