IPL Auction Miss, But Devon Conway Hits Back with a Record 227 in Test
In the IPL 2026 mini-auction, Devon Conway went unsold, leaving many fans and franchises surprised. However, the New Zealand opener made a spectacular statement just days later by scoring a commanding 227 against the West Indies in the third Test, silencing all critics.
Record-Breaking PartnershipConway and Tom Latham forged a 323-run partnership for the first wicket, setting a new benchmark as the highest opening stand in World Test Championship (WTC) history. This partnership also surpassed the 317-run record previously held by India’s Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal against South Africa in 2019.
Conway’s Second Double CenturyThis innings marked Conway’s second double century in Test cricket and his career-best score. He became only the second New Zealand opener to score a double c...









