Matt Henry takes nine as NZ rout Zimbabwe in first Test
New Zealand needed only eight to win after Zimbabwe were bowled out for 165 in second innings
30/07Result
1st Test, New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe at Bulawayo, Jul 30-Aug 1 2025
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![Zimbabwe]( "Zimbabwe")
149 & 165 -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
307 & 8/1 (2.2 ov)
Player of the Match
30/07Result
1st Test, New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe at Bulawayo, Jul 30-Aug 1 2025
-
![Zimbabwe]( "Zimbabwe")
149 & 165 -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
307 & 8/1 (2.2 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 3
Day 2
Mitchell puts New Zealand ahead despite middle-order collapse
New Zealand remain on top after taking a 158-run lead
Day 1
Henry six-for headlines New Zealand dominance on opening day
Henry and Nathan Smith dismantled Zimbabwe before Conway and Young completed a perfect day for the visitors
Others
Latham out of first Test against Zimbabwe, Santner to stand in as NZ captain
Latham suffered the injury while fielding during a Vitality Blast game earlier this month and did not recover in time for the first Test
From net bowler to 'X-factor' - Matt Fisher on the cusp of a potential Test debut
Regarded as one of the fastest bowlers in New Zealand, 25-year-old Matt Fisher is ready to make the most of a surprise call-up
NZ back in whites sans stars, Zimbabwe seek redemption
New Zealand, who are playing a Test for the first time this year, are without Latham, Williamson, Phillips and Jamieson