New Zealand Achieves Historic Test Victory Over Zimbabwe

In a stunning display of cricket, New Zealand triumphed over Zimbabwe by an innings and 359 runs, marking their largest win in Test history. Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, and Rachin Ravindra shone with the bat, while Zakary Foulkes led the bowling attack. This victory not only secured the series for the Kiwis but also highlighted Conway's remarkable comeback, earning him the 'Player of the Match' title. Discover the details of this historic match and its implications for both teams.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 9, 2025, 16:46 IST

New Zealand's Dominant Performance in Bulawayo

Bulawayo [Zimbabwe], August 9: A remarkable display by Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, and Rachin Ravindra, along with an impressive bowling performance from Zakary Foulkes, led New Zealand to a staggering victory against Zimbabwe by an innings and 359 runs on Saturday.

This triumph marks a significant milestone for the Kiwis, as they clinched the series 2-0 and recorded their largest win in Test cricket history. It stands as the third-largest victory margin in Test matches, following England's innings and 579 runs win over Australia in 1938 and Australia's innings and 360 runs win against South Africa.

After winning the toss, Zimbabwe struggled, with only Brendan Taylor (44 runs off 107 balls, including six fours) and Tafadzwa Tsiga (33* off 54 balls, with four boundaries) managing to score above 20 runs. The New Zealand bowlers, led by Matt Henry (5 wickets for 40 runs) and Foulkes (4 wickets for 38 runs), dismissed Zimbabwe for a mere 125 runs in 48.5 overs.

In their first innings, New Zealand showcased their batting prowess. Opener Devon Conway (153 runs off 245 balls, with 18 fours) ended his two-year wait for a century, forming a solid 162-run opening partnership with Will Young (74 runs off 101 balls, with 11 fours). Nicholls (150* off 245 balls, with 15 fours) and Rachin (165* off 139 balls, with 21 fours and two sixes) then combined for a massive 256-run partnership for the fourth wicket, leading to a declaration at 601/3, with a commanding lead of 476 runs.

Faced with such a daunting target, Zimbabwe felt the pressure from the outset. Only Nick Welch (47* off 71 balls, with seven fours) managed to score over 20 runs as Foulkes (5 wickets for 37 runs), Henry, and Jacob Duffy (two wickets each) dismantled the Zimbabwean batting lineup for just 117 runs, sealing the match with a significant margin.

Conway's impressive century not only marked his return to form but also helped him surpass the 2,000-run milestone in Test cricket and 5,000 runs in international cricket, earning him the title of 'Player of the Match.'