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The openers were a treat to watch for the fans of the game, riding the storm, capitalizing on the weak balls, and bowing respectfully to those landing just right. Until that tantalizing false stroke, swatted brilliantly by Roston Chase, ended the marathon opening stand of 323 for the Kiwis. Tom Latham departed after scoring 137, but Devon Conway still stands tall, unbeaten on 178. Jacob Duffy slipped in as a vigilant nightwatchman, ticking off 9 from 16, unbeaten and shielding his partner perfectly towards the end.