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Zim vs NZ: Fans erupt as Matt Henry and Mitchell Santner star in New Zealand’s major nine-wicket victory



Poor running in Zimbabwe’s hometown soil continues as they are beaten new zealand Up to 9 wickets in the opening test match at Burawayo. After the Win and Loss Test Series South Africafollowed by the unfortunate T20I series, Zimbabwe added another defeat to their growing list of struggles.

Mitchell Santner dismantles Zimbabwe batting as a cruise to New Zealand’s victory

The hosts began their third day from the mountain to climb New Zealand’s experienced bowling lineup. Zimbabwe had already lost two wickets the day before and needed 127 runs with just eight wickets in hand. However, the wicket continued to roll as the sides quickly dipped to 53 with the four. However, Sean Williams had a solid ending on one side with a gritty 49.

New Zealand skipper with ball Mitchell Santner There was a memorable outing as he vested with four important wickets that smashed Zimbabwe’s backbone in the middle period. Pacer Matt Henry and William O’Rourke They also insisted on four wickets each. It was a comprehensive bowling performance showing control, accuracy and unrelenting pressure from all departments. Needing just eight runs in four innings, New Zealand finished the game in style.

Matt Henry and the fluent top order laid the foundation for New Zealand’s victory

Zimbabwe’s first inning never went as it was bundled with just 149 runs in 60.3 overs on the tricky Bulawayo pitch. Ervine scored a top score at 39, with Nick Welch’s 27 and Tafadzwa Tsiga’s 30 of 30 trying to put things together. However, the wicket continued to fall regularly. Henry was outstanding, claiming a 6 against 39 with a fiery spell. Nathan Smith It was well supported by three wickets, with the rest being chipped in again as a Zimbabwean batting unit.

In response, New Zealand accumulated on 307 runs, earning a massive first inning lead. Opener Devon Conway led the way with the fluent 88, while Daryl Mitchell added an interesting 80 to keep crafting the scoreboard. Blessed Muzarabani was Zimbabwe’s best bowler with 57 and 3, Tanaka Chibanga picked up two. Despite fighting the host bowlers, New Zealand’s top and middle orders were found to be too steady, setting full control early in the match.

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Here’s how the fans responded:

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