He then followed his maiden ton with another supreme knock of 137 off 269 balls in the first innings of Second test and gave a promising start to the visitors.
It was the first time in 24 years that a kiwi batsman has scored two centuries in consecutive test matches. His brilliant innings and late blows by the tailenders helped the team setup a big total of 403 runs in the innings.
He first had a 77 run opening stand with Brendon McCullum which was followed by another 76 run partnership with Kane Williamson.
The Blackcaps by the time were in a dominant position, with Latham looking more and more comfortable at the crease and the score was edging towards 200.
He setup a third consecutive half-century partnership with Ross Taylor for third wicket after getting to his record second century in 192 balls. Not long after the third wicket, Corey Anderson was the next man to go back to pavilion but Latham was still steady at the crease.
But he could not last longer and was caught behind by Sarfraz Ahmed in the very next over by Rahat Ali.
After a poor first test match performance, it was a pretty decent turnaround for the Kiwi batsmen after their top order showed plenty of stamina but the point of worry would be form of middle order.
Unfortunately he couldn't score much in the second innings and the match drawn.
However, after two promising test matches, it can be said that New Zealand have got another batting superstar in the making.
