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Zimbabwe’s poor career on house floor continues as they are beaten New Zealand by 9 footage in the opening match of the test in Bulawayo. After a series of tests without winning against South -AfricaFollowed by a disappointing T20I series, Zimbabwe added another defeat to its growing list of struggles.
The hosts started on the 3rd with a mountain to climb against the experienced New Zealand bowling line. After losing two doctors the day before, Zimbabwe still needed 127 rolls with only eight doctors in their hand. But doctors continued to decrease, as the side was soon reduced to 53 by 4. Sean Williams, however, maintained a final company with a heavy 49, while Craig Ervine and Tafadzwa Tsiga brought valuable runs that helped Zimbabwe to avoid a defeat of the entrances.
With the ball, New Zealand’s pattern Mitchell Santner He had a memorable outlet while colliding with four key doctors that broke the spine of Zimbabwe in the middle order. Markers Matt Henry and William O’Rourke He also claimed four doctors each. It was a complete bowl performance that showed the control, accuracy and relentless pressure of all departments. With only 8 necessary runs in the fourth entry New Zealand finished the game in style.
Zimbabwe’s first entries never came out, as they were grouped for only 149 runs in 60.3 points in a complicated Bulawayo ground. Ervine was scored with 39, while Nick Welch and Tafadzwa Tsiga 30 tried to keep things together. But the doctors continued to fall at regular intervals. Henry was prominent, claiming 6 by 39 in a burning spell. Nathan Smith It was well supported with three doctors, and the rest was set when the Zimbabwe shake unit did not re -produce a solid start or significant associations against New Zealand disciplined bowling.
In response, New Zealand accumulated at 307 runs, achieving a massive advantage of first innings. The Obrador Devon Conway directed the road with an 88 fluent, while Daryl Mitchell added an entertaining 80 to keep the score. Blessing Muzarabani was Zimbabwe’s best ballist with 3 by 57, while Tanaka Chivanga collected two. Despite a bit of the host’s bowling, New Zealand’s upper and middle order was too constant and composed, establishing a complete control at the beginning of the game.
New Zealand won the first test for 9 doctors. Magnificent spell matt Henry 6/39 and 3/51 (game player). Superb Knock Devon Conway 88 and Daryl Mitchell 80. Excellent Spell Mitchell Santner 4/27, William O’Rourke 3/28 and Nathan Smith 3/20.#Zimvnz @MATTHENRY014 @D_conway88…
– Jaayshaan (Vaidhayajayashakar) (@jaayshaan) August 1, 2025
I am glad that the team has a leadership, no matter how small it was.
Another positive for Zim in this test game. #Zimvnz https://t.co/hbdftyuf9d
– Toopate March (@stunda_machi) August 1, 2025
Dominant start for New Zealand! 🇳🇿
They cross 1-0 in the series with a complete 9 Wicket victory over Zimbabwe. Clinical performance around! 👏#Zimvnz #Nzvsim #Cricketaction #Newzeland #Tobricricket
– Honest cricket fan (@MadDiess18) August 1, 2025
A brief 3 -day test as NZ won the first test for 9 doctors #Zimvnz
– Thepoppingcrease (@poppingcreasa) August 1, 2025
New Zealand beat Zimbabwe for 9 doctors. #Zimvnz
– Krish 🏴 (@kdatpriv2) August 1, 2025
Matt Henry, William O’Rourke and Mitchell Santner starred in the ball when New Zealand completed a nine nuclei victory on the 3rd of the first test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo.#Nzvzim pic.twitter.com/oiiust6grl
– 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 🇳🇿 (@kiwiscricketfan) August 1, 2025
New Zealand defeated Zimbabwe for 9 doctors in the first test of Queens Sports Club.
Details of the coincidence 👉 https://t.co/uqtc7k1vln#Experieciencencezimbabwe #Zimvnz pic.twitter.com/mbdjno6g4z
– Zimbabwe cricket (@ZIMCRICKETV) August 1, 2025
New Zealand wins the first test against Zimbabwe for 9 doctors in less than 3 days. A complete victory and good preparation for the most important domestic series this summer against the West Indies. Matt Henry has been highlighted and has been easily the NZ MVP in tests for the last two years.
– Joshuasnz (@Joshuasnz2) August 1, 2025
New Zealand Victory 🌟🏏#Criclet #Zimvnz #Newzeland #Crickettwitter pic.twitter.com/hylc8tmoiu
– crickettimes.com (@Crickettimeshq) August 1, 2025
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