After a flying start to his career as a Blackcap, Devon Conway is on the verge of creating New Zealand history - should the opening test against Pakistan go to plan.
Following a stunning 200 on test debut against England in June 2021, Conway has scored 918 runs in 18 innings, putting him just 82 away from crossing 1000.
Should Conway tick those off in the first test against Pakistan in Karachi starting on Boxing Day, the 31-year-old would set a new record for the fastest Blackcap to tick off 1000 runs.
At present, the pair of John F. Reid and Mark Richardson both share the record, taking 20 innings each to pass 1000 test runs.
But for the man himself, records aren't the primary objective.
In fact, in addition to being completely unaware of what he could achieve over the coming weeks, Conway says creating Kiwi history holds no weight in his thoughts for the two test series.
"That's a shock to me really, I'd have thought Kane [Williamson] would have had that record well in advance," Conway said.
"I'm not a numbers fan, personally. I just take it day by day, game by game.
"If it goes my way, great. If it doesn't so long as the team gets the success, that's the most important thing."
Conway also says he's unfazed about where his future in New Zealand's batting order lies.
The left-hander's debut double ton came at the top of the order, shoehorned in with no room in the middle order.
Conway has since deputised for Kane Williamson at No.3 during his struggles with an elbow injury, before permanently slotting in at No.4 after the retirement of Ross Taylor.
But as the Blackcaps travel to Pakistan, Conway could move back up the order in order to accommodate an extra all-rounder in the middle.
For Conway himself, exactly where he bats in Pakistan isn't any concern.
"Anywhere in that top order is great, it's just good to get the opportunity," he added.
"Whether it's opening, or batting three or four it doesn't really make a difference to me.
"It's just about trying to do a role for the team, and trying to do it as best as possible."
