New Zealand Seals Record Win Over Zimbabwe

New Zealand completed their biggest Test history, crushing Zimbabwe by an innings and 359 runs to seal a 2-0 series sweep.

Zimbabwe's Second Innings Quickly Unravels

Resuming with a daunting deficit of 476, Zimbabwe's second innings quickly fell apart. Matt Henry struck in his first over, bowling Brian Bennett with a sharp inswinger. Jacob Duffy, on debut, bagged his maiden Test wicket when Sean Williams chipped a return catch.

Debutant Zakary Foulkes Shines

Debutant Zakary Foulkes dismantled the middle and lower order with a probing mix of nip-backers and away-seamers. He finished with 5 for 37 to go with his four-wicket haul in the first innings.

Matthew Fisher Chimes In

Matthew Fisher, another one on debut, also chipped in, sending back Craig Ervine and Trevor Gwandu in a lively spell.

Brief Scores

• Zimbabwe: 142 & 117 in 28.1 overs (Nick Welch 47*)
• New Zealand: 601/3 dec. (Devon Conway 153, Henry Nicholls 150*, Rachin Ravindra 165*)
• Result: New Zealand won by an innings and 359 runs