Christchurch, Dec. 4 -- Superb centuries from Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra have put New Zealand in a commanding position after the hosts transformed a modest 64-run advantage into a towering lead after the stumps on Day 3 of the ongoing first Test at Hagley Oval.

At stumps on Day 3, New Zealand were at 417/4 in 95 overs and are leading by 481 runs. Michael Bracewell (6) and Will Young (21) are unbeaten.

Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra stitched a massive 279-run partnership for the third-wicket in the second innings of New Zealand. West Indies merely went through their defence, and both Kiwi batters looked solid at the crease.

Their partnership was also New Zealand's highest partnership against West Indies since 1987 - surpassing Marti...