Not every international cricketer's story begins in the country they end up representing. Devon Conway was born and brought up in South Africa, coming through the domestic system there before a move across the Tasman turned him into one of New Zealand's most dependable modern batters. He began his List A career in South Africa in 2009, playing for Gauteng, and made his first-class debut for the same side the following month. After eight years in South African domestic cricket, Conway made the move to New Zealand in 2017, hoping the experience he had built would translate to opportunities on the other side of the world. Primarily a batter, he has also worked as an occasional wicketkeeper throughout his career. His move paid off in the 2018-19 domestic season, when he was awarded a contract with Wellington.

Playing the Plunket Shield that season, Conway scored an unbeaten double-century, and he ended as one of the leading run-scorers in the tournament. He displayed his magic in the shortest format as well. He was named the Men’s Domestic Player of the Year. There was no stopping Devon Conway the next season as he was one of the leading run-scorers in the Super Smash, Ford Trophy, and the Plunket Shield.

After being eligible to play for New Zealand in 2020, Devon Conway represented New Zealand in a T20I against West Indies. He made his Test debut against England at the iconic Lord’s. He had a dream start to his Test career as he scored a flawless double century and was named Man of the Match. Before making his Test debut, Conway represented New Zealand in an ODI against Bangladesh, and he notched up his maiden ODI ton in that series.

In 2022, Devon Conway was acquired by Chennai for the Indian Premier League season, where he continued to impress, scoring three consecutive half-centuries. His strong performance in India carried over into 2023 when he was the leading run-scorer for Chennai in their title-winning campaign. Conway's form peaked during the ODI World Cup later that year, as he made a memorable impact with an unbeaten 152 in the opening game against England, guiding New Zealand to victory. However, his form dipped as the tournament progressed, with New Zealand bowing out in the semifinals.

In 2024, Conway faced a setback when a thumb injury ruled him out of the IPL season. He recovered in time for the T20 World Cup but had a quiet tournament as New Zealand were knocked out in the group stage. Despite the disappointment, 2024 wasn't all doom and gloom for Conway. Later that year, he was part of the New Zealand squad that made history by whitewashing India in the Test series. In the absence of Kane Williamson, Conway stepped up, providing stability at the top of the order and playing a crucial role in the team's success.

Following the 2024 season, Chennai released Conway but quickly secured his services once again at the 2025 IPL auction for INR 6.25 crore. The move did not pay off as hoped, though, as Conway struggled for form through the 2025 season, managing just 156 runs as CSK finished bottom of the table. Chennai released him again ahead of the 2026 auction, and Conway subsequently turned to other franchise leagues, including the SA20 and Pakistan Super League, to stay in rhythm.

In New Zealand's 2025-26 home summer, Conway was at the heart of a dominant series against the West Indies. He finished as the leading run-scorer in the three-Test series with 452 runs as New Zealand won 2-0. The highlight came in the third Test at Mount Maunganui, where Conway scored 227 in the first innings and followed it with 100 in the second. Alongside Tom Latham, he also became part of a record-breaking opening act, with the pair putting together a 323-run stand in the first innings and another 192-run partnership in the second. They became the first opening pair to score centuries in both innings of the same Test.

The following year, the pair went one better, putting together a 317-run opening stand during New Zealand's series-deciding Test against England at Trent Bridge. It was another major highlight in a period where Conway continued to underline his value at the top of New Zealand's Test batting order.