US EditionZimbabwe Facing a Big Defeat in First Test Against New Zealand
BULAWAYO PROVINCE, ZIMBABWE, JUL 31 – Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell led New Zealand to a 158-run first-innings lead as Zimbabwe struggled with injuries and early wickets, bowled out for 307 runs, officials said.
- After the opening innings of the initial Test in Bulawayo, New Zealand held a lead of 158 runs over Zimbabwe in the two-match series.
- This match marks the first Test encounter between the two countries since 2016 and is not included in the World Test Championship, with Zimbabwe having participated in eight Tests during that interval.
- Devon Conway scored 88, Daryl Mitchell made 80, and Matt Henry took six wickets for 39 runs as New Zealand bowled Zimbabwe out for 149.
- Mitchell emphasized patience, saying, "You've just got to be patient" and praised Matt Henry and Will O'Rourke for their good energy and bowling effort despite O'Rourke not taking wickets.
- New Zealand remains firmly in control with Zimbabwe at 31 for two trailing by 127, suggesting the Black Caps aim to maintain pressure and take eight more wickets to win.
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