Chasing a stiff target, the New Zealand openers got off to a strong start but failed to capitalise on it. At one point, the hosts were struggling at 88/3 in 19.5 overs before the Latham and Willamson came together to script a match-winning partnership.
The marathon chase was powered the stunning century from Tom Latham and the skipper Kane Williamson's undefeated 94. The duo chased the target with an unbeaten 221-run stand and go 1-0 in the series.
A half-century from opener Tom Latham (76) and a solid knock from skipper Kane Williamson (48) took New Zealand to an advantageous position at the end of the day
Hamilton [New Zealand], April 4 (ANI): New Zealand skipper Tom Latham expressed happiness after his side thrashed the Netherlands in the third and final ODI of the three-match series.
Hamilton [New Zealand], April 2 (ANI): New Zealand captain Tom Latham believes spinners did a 'fantastic job' to save the innings after they won the three-match ODI series against the Netherlands here in Hamilton on Saturday.
Hamilton [New Zealand], April 2 (ANI): Tom Latham on Saturday broke the record of the highest individual ODI score made on a birthday that earlier belonged to legendary Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar.
Hamilton [New Zealand], April 2 (ANI): New Zealand on Saturday defeated Netherlands by 118 runs as the hosts took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series here in Hamilton.
Christchurch [New Zealand], March 1 (ANI): After facing a defeat against South Africa in the second Test of the two-match series, New Zealand skipper Tom Latham said that he is happy with his current Playing XI.
Christchurch [New Zealand], March 1 (ANI): New Zealand skipper Tom Latham expressed disappointment after his side got thrashed by South Africa in the second and final Test here at the Hagley Oval on Tuesday.
Auckland [New Zealand], February 24 (ANI): After being honoured with Halberg Awards, New Zealand stand-in skipper Tom Latham said that the team would love to celebrate the occasion with batter Kane Williamson.