US EditionMitchell, Bowlers Put Black Caps in Driver's Seat for Victory over Zimbabwe
BULAWAYO PROVINCE, ZIMBABWE, JUL 30 – Matt Henry took 6 wickets for 39 runs, his fifth five-wicket haul, helping New Zealand dismiss Zimbabwe for 149 and gain early control of the first Test match.
- New Zealand began a two-match Test series against Zimbabwe on Wednesday at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, their first in almost nine years.
- The series is independent of the World Test Championship and takes place against the backdrop of Zimbabwe's recent struggles in home Test matches, as well as New Zealand competing without several key players due to injuries and other absences.
- Matt Henry claimed six wickets for 39 runs to help dismiss Zimbabwe for 149 within three sessions, while New Zealand finished the day at 92 without loss, with Devon Conway unbeaten on 51.
- Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine top scored with 39 runs but was dropped early, while Nathan Smith contributed three wickets for 20 runs; New Zealand holds a Test record of 11 wins from 17 matches against Zimbabwe.
- New Zealand took firm control on day one, trailing by 57 runs but poised to build a significant first innings lead in the opening Test.
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