Zimbabwe v New Zealand, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 1st Test, New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe, 2025

New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe 1st Test: Zimbabwe v New Zealand at Bulawayo, 30-04th August
Zimbabwe
ZIM
149/10 (60.3) & 165/10 (67.1)
New Zealand
NZ
307/10 (96.1) & 8/1 (2.2)
Finished
NZ won by 9 wickets
Zimbabwe 1st InningZIM 1st Inning149/10 (60.3 ov)
New Zealand 1st InningNZ 1st Inning307/10 (96.1 ov)
Zimbabwe 2nd InningZIM 2nd Inning165/10 (67.1 ov)
New Zealand 2nd InningNZ 2nd Inning8/1 (2.2 ov)

Commentary

0
0.1
Newman Nyamhuri to Devon Conway, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Devon Conway goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
0.2
Newman Nyamhuri to Devon Conway, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Newman Nyamhuri bowls a sharp delivery, and Devon Conway goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
0
0.3
Newman Nyamhuri to Devon Conway, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Devon Conway goes forward and slash cut towards slip, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
0.4
Newman Nyamhuri to Devon Conway, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Devon Conway goes forward and slash defensive shot towards square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
4
0.5
Newman Nyamhuri to Devon Conway, Four, Four !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump. Devon Conway goes forward, hits pull in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
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0.6
Devon Conway b N Nyamhuri 4 (6) Newman Nyamhuri to Devon Conway, no run, b N Nyamhuri, Bowled out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, A bold move from Devon Conway as batter goes forward, plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!
End of over 1 (4 runs)
Devon Conway 4 (6)
Will Young 0 (0)
New Zealand 4/1
Newman Nyamhuri 1-0-4-1
0
1.1
Sean Williams to Will Young, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Will Young goes forward and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
1.2
Sean Williams to Will Young, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the stumps, Will Young goes back and slash defensive shot towards square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
1.3
Sean Williams to Will Young, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Will Young goes forward, plays it with soft hands towards point, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.
0
1.4
Sean Williams to Will Young, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Will Young goes forward and slash cut towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
1.5
Sean Williams to Will Young, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Will Young goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at slip, who halts the ball.
0
1.6
Sean Williams to Will Young, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the stumps, Will Young goes forward and slash defensive shot towards slip, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 2 (0 runs)
Will Young 0 (6)
Henry Nicholls 0 (0)
New Zealand 4/1
Sean Williams 1-1-0-0
Newman Nyamhuri 1-0-4-1
0
2.1
Newman Nyamhuri to Henry Nicholls, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the leg stump, Henry Nicholls goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
4
2.2
Newman Nyamhuri to Henry Nicholls, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Henry Nicholls goes forward, plays pull in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.