New Zealand vs Zimbabwe Score, 1st Test of Zimbabwe vs New Zealand 2025

FOUR! Newman Nyamhuri to Henry Nicholls. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. New Zealand complete a dominant nine-wicket victory, chasing down just eight runs with ease. The win was set up by a strong first-innings batting display from Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell, followed by a ruthless bowling effort. Mitchell Santner claimed four wickets, while Matt Henry and Will O'Rourke picked up three apiece to bowl Zimbabwe out for 165. Despite a fighting knock from Sean Williams, Zimbabwe were thoroughly outclassed by a clinical New Zealand unit. Matt Henry is the Player of the Match.

Newman Nyamhuri to Henry Nicholls. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.

Sean Williams to Will Young. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Masekesa.

Sean Williams to Will Young. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to gully for no runs, shy attempt by Masekesa, fielded by Tsiga.

Sean Williams to Will Young. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for no runs, mis-fielded by Masekesa.

Sean Williams to Will Young. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to point for no runs, fielded by Masekesa.

Sean Williams to Will Young. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Nyamhuri.

Sean Williams to Will Young. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Bennett.

OUT! Bowled. Newman Nyamhuri to Devon Conway. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track cutting, bottom edge. Chopped on!

FOUR! Newman Nyamhuri to Devon Conway. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.

Newman Nyamhuri to Devon Conway. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Welch.

Newman Nyamhuri to Devon Conway. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to gully for no runs, fielded by Williams.

Newman Nyamhuri to Devon Conway. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, missed back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.

NEW BALL. Newman Nyamhuri to Devon Conway. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, mis-timed to short leg for no runs, fielded by Welch.