New Zealand Seals Nine-Wicket Rout, Takes 1-0 Lead

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand, First Test

New Zealand completed a nine-wicket victory on Day 3 of the first Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. The hosts were bowled out for 165 in their second innings, with Mitchell Santner taking four wickets.

Zimbabwe's Second Innings

Zimbabwe started the day at 31/2 in their second innings, but suffered early setbacks as the overnight pair of Nick Welch and Vincent Masekesa fell in quick succession. Sean Williams and skipper Craig Ervine tried to steady the ship, raising a half-century partnership, but their stand ended just before Lunch.

Key Wickets

• Nick Welch (caught behind off William O'Rourke)
• Vincent Masekesa (caught at forward short leg off O'Rourke)
• Sean Williams (caught down the leg-side off Mitch Santner)
• Craig Ervine (caught off Matt Henry)
• Sikandar Raza (top-edged a pull off Henry)
• Newman Nyamhuri (bowled by Santner)
• Tafadzwa Tsiga (dismissed by Santner)

New Zealand's Win

New Zealand lost one wicket before getting over the line in 2.2 overs, with Henry Nicholls finishing it off with a four off Newman Nyamhuri to seal a victory inside three days.