Tom Latham Profile, New Zealand

Tom Latham International Career, Test, ODI and T20 Profile, Stats and Records: 

Thomas William Maxwell Latham entered the international cricket arena in 2012 and became the backbone of the New Zealand cricket team, marking his special place in the world of cricket with his simplicity and technical skills.

Being a member of a cricketing family, he has admirably upheld his legacy and made himself one of the most dependable players in the Kiwi squad across Tests, ODIs and T20Is thanks to his powerful batting, composure and ability to perform exceptionally well even under pressure.

However, here are in-depth overviews of Tom Latham's international career profile, including his all-time career stats, records, and achievements.

Tom Latham Test Profile

Tom Latham is regarded as one of New Zealand's most technical left-handed opening batsmen in Test cricket, who has given the Kiwis many solid starts as an opening batsman, which is why he is considered one of New Zealand's greatest openers.

However, Latham's biggest strength is his ability to stay on the pitch for hours and take the shine off the ball. His concentration towards the game and calm nature make him a successful captain and batsman even in difficult situations.

Tom Latham Test Debut

Tom Latham's Test debut took place against India at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on February 14, 2014, as New Zealand's 263rd Test player. He was called up to the playing XI due to the unavailability of Ross Taylor and was dismissed for a duck (0) by Ishant Sharma in the first innings, but showed composure of 29 runs in the second innings.

However, Tom Latham's first test match is particularly remembered for Brendon McCullum's historic triple century, which helped New Zealand save the match. 

Tom Latham Test Stats and Records

Here are Tom Latham's Test stats and records that established him as a specialist opening batsman and a dependable captain of the team, such as –

Tom Latham Test Runs

Tom Latham's test runs are 6,261 in 164 innings across 91 matches, which established him as one of the few Kiwi players who has made life easier for the middle-order batsmen with his consistency.

Tom Latham Test Strike Rate and Average

Tom Latham's Test career average of 39.62 reflects a testament to his solid technique, and his strike rate of 47.92 indicates that he enjoys spending time at the crease because he primarily employs a strategy of tiring out bowlers and waiting for bad deliveries.

Tom Latham Test Sixes and Fours

Tom Latham's Test sixes are 22, which shows that he prefers traditional ground shots rather than risky aerial shots, and he has also proved his classic shot-making prowess by hitting 705 fours in Test cricket. However, he plays classic shots all around the field and relies on timing rather than power hitting.

Tom Latham Test Highest Score

Tom Latham's Test record includes a historic unbeaten innings of 264 against Sri Lanka at the Basin Reserve in Wellington in December 2018, where he faced 489 balls and remained unbeaten. 

However, this is the best individual performance of his career, known in cricket parlance as the "carrying the bat" record. 

Tom Latham Test Milestone and Achievements

Tom Latham's test career has registered several milestones and achievements, such as –

• 6,000+ Test runs: Latham became the fifth New Zealand batsman to reach the 6,000-run mark in Test cricket in December 2025.
• Permanent Test Captaincy: Tom Latham's test captaincy for New Zealand was officially announced after Tim Southee's resignation in October 2024.
• Consecutive Test Centuries (2014): Tom Latham's test record of scoring centuries in two consecutive matches against Pakistan in November 2014 has made him the first New Zealand batsman to do so in 24 years.
• Most Centuries as an Opening Batsman: He holds the record for scoring the most Test centuries as an opener for the New Zealand Test team.
• Historic win in India: His captaincy led New Zealand to defeat India 3–0 on home soil for the first time in Test history in 2024.
• The 5,000-Run Milestone: Tom Latham's test career reached the 5,000-run mark in February 2023.
• Two Centuries in a Test Match: He has scored centuries in each innings of the same Test match against the West Indies at Bay Oval in 2025.
• ICC World Test Championship: He was a member of the squad that defeated India during the inaugural ICC World Test Championship trophy at Southampton in 2021.

Tom Latham's ODI Debut

Tom Latham ODI debuted at the age of 19 on February 3, 2012, against Zimbabwe at the University Oval in Dunedin as New Zealand's 170th ODI player, where he scored 24 runs off 33 balls in his first innings. He carried on the legacy of his father, Rod Latham and quickly became the backbone of the Kiwi team's middle order and later opening batting.

Tom Latham ODI Stats and Records

Here are Tom Latham's ODI stats and records that have established him as a reliable player and a capable leader, such as –

Tom Latham ODI Runs 

Tom Latham's ODI runs of 4,497 led a solid foundation for New Zealand with his robust batting across 153 innings in 166 matches.

Tom Latham ODI Strike Rate and Average

Tom Latham's ODI average (33.55) reflects his ability to manage innings, and his strike rate of 85.00 ensures a steady flow of runs throughout the innings of the match.

Tom Latham ODI Sixes and Fours

Tom Latham's total sixes in ODIs are 61, and total fours are 379 due to his impeccable timing and aggressive batting when the situation demands it.

Tom Latham ODI Centuries and Half Centuries

Tom Latham's total ODI centuries are 8, and half-centuries are 26 as of now.

However, recently, Tom Latham's ODI centuries came against Pakistan at National Stadium, Karachi, during the ICC Champions Trophy on February 19, 2025, in which he played a brilliant innings of 118 runs off 104 balls. 

Apart from this, his unbeaten 145 against India in Auckland is considered one of the best century achievements of his career.

Tom Latham ODI Highest Score

Tom Latham's ODI career’s 145 runs (not out), including 19 fours and 5 sixes off 104 deliveries against India at Eden Park in Auckland on November 25, 2022, is the highest score of his career. 

Although Latham and Kane Williamson made a historic partnership of 221 runs and successfully chased the huge target of 307 runs, which is one of the proudest moments of Tom Latham's ODI career.

Tom Latham ODI Milestone and Achievements

Tom Latham's ODI career features several milestones and achievements, such as –

• The 4,000-Run Milestone: Tom Latham's total ODI runs have crossed the 4,000 milestone as one of the most prolific batsmen of New Zealand.
• Record of 10,000 Runs: He has joined the elite list of New Zealand legends who have scored over 10,000 runs in all three formats of international cricket.
• Consecutive Half-Centuries: He became the first Indian cricketer to score three consecutive half-centuries against South Africa in 2025.
• Major Tournament Experience: Latham was an integral member of the New Zealand team that reached the final of the 2015 and 2019 World Cups. 
• Dual Role: He is not only a specialist batsman but also a magnificent wicketkeeper, having more than 160 dismissals (combination of catches and stumpings) behind the stumps.
• Technique Against Spin: His batting against spinners has been just outstanding in Asian countries (especially India and Pakistan) - as can be seen from the magnificent centuries he has scored in the subcontinent.
• Reliable Middle Order: He is a 'Crisis Man' and has batted at 4 and 5 and often carried the team through at crucial stages.
• ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Tom Latham's ODI captaincy has led New Zealand to finish as runners-up in the 2025 Champions Trophy final in Pakistan.
• Magnificent Three Sixes: Tom Latham’s ODI sixes have displayed a magnificent display of his explosive batting in his unbeaten 118 against Pakistan in the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Tom Latham T20I Debut

Tom Latham's T20 career began at just the age of 20 years at that time. He played his first match as New Zealand's 56th T20I player on June 30, 2012, against the West Indies at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida, where he scored 15 runs from 11 balls with a strike rate of 136.36.

Tom Latham T20I Stats and Records

Here are Tom Latham's T20 stats and records that showcase his reliable batting and wicketkeeping skills, such as –

Tom Latham T20 Runs

Tom Latham's total T20 runs in 26 innings across 29 matches are 597 for the Black Caps. However, most of Tom Latham's T20 runs have come against subcontinental teams, but during the home series against South Africa in early 2026.

Tom Latham T20 Strike Rate and Average

Tom Latham's T20 average at 27.13 highlights his consistency, and his strike rate at 109.54 highlights a methodical "anchor" role rather than an aggressive style. This strike rate is underpinned by his excellent running between the wickets and his reliance on low-risk shots.

Tom Latham T20 Sixes and Fours

In Tom Latham's T20 career, his approach to hitting boundaries relies more on precision than on brute force.

However, he has struck 51 fours and 11 sixes, which highlights his ability to utilise the pace of the ball and send it across the boundary line using traditional cricket shots such as the cover drive and the sweep.

Though the number of Tom Latham's T20 sixes and fours is limited because he typically takes risks only to play lofted shots over mid-wicket or straight down the ground.

Tom Latham T20 Century and Half Century

Tom Latham's T20 century has not yet been scored. However, he has been effective in crossing the fifty-run mark and has registered 4 half-centuries in his 26 innings. His half-centuries have often been match-changing, providing stability to the aggressive batsmen at the other end to play freely.

Tom Latham's Highest Score in T20

Tom Latham's Highest Score in T20I cricket is 65 (not out), including 6 fours and 1 six off 49 deliveries against Bangladesh in Dhaka on 3 September 2021, where he captained to guide New Zealand through challenging conditions.

Apart from this, he also scored the second-highest score of 63 runs off 55 balls during the home series against South Africa in March 2026, 

Tom Latham T20I Milestone and Achievements

Tom Latham's T20 career showcases some milestones and achievements, such as –

• Leadership Skills: Latham has captained the New Zealand T20 team on several significant tours, such as Pakistan and Bangladesh, in which he demonstrated his strategic acumen by brilliantly leading a young squad.
• Recent Form: Tom Latham's T20 stats show that he played an aggressive innings of 63 runs against South Africa at Eden Park in March 2026, in which he improved his batting technique and also significantly improved his strike rate.
• Wicketkeeping Records: Latham has effected 23 dismissals so far (18 catches and 5 stumpings) and fulfils the dual role of a specialist batsman and a reliable keeper within the team.
• T20I Recall: Latham made a return to the New Zealand T20I squad after a long hiatus and was then selected for the home series against South Africa to bolster the team's top order, which served as a testament to his adaptability, as he shifted away from his traditional style to adopt a more aggressive approach to batting. 
• Centuries in all three formats: Latham holds an extremely rare and impressive record of only New Zealand players to have scored centuries in all three formats (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is) against India.

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