The West Indies removed New Zealand opener Devon Conway during a heavily rain-shortened first session Tuesday on day one of the opening Test.

Only 10.3 overs were completed before lunch following a long weather delay. New Zealand went to the break at 17–1 when rain returned, with Kane Williamson unbeaten on 13 in his first Test of the year and Tom Latham on 1 after facing 31 deliveries.

Conway fell on the third ball of the match, edging a full delivery from 37-year-old Kemar Roach to Justin Greaves at second slip. The ball straightened as Conway stepped toward it, taking the outside edge.

West Indies captain Roston Chase opted to bowl first under cloudy skies and on a green Hagley Oval pitch. Roach and Jayden Seales generated movement whenever they pitched the ball up.

The touring attack also features Ojay Shield, making his Test debut at age 29.

This match marks the first Test between the sides since 2020 and is part of a rare three-match series for both teams.

New Zealand is the only Test nation yet to begin its new World Test Championship campaign. Their only other Test series in 2025 was a 2–0 win over Zimbabwe in August.

Williamson, who skipped that series to play in England, is appearing in his first Test since December 2024, the longest break of his career from the format.