Second Test match between Zimbabwe and New ZealandBulveo saw a thrilling performance of classes and controls from visitors as the Queens Sports Club was seen at the Queens Sports Club. Building his commanding first Test win, New Zealand continued his dominance with a stable batting and bowling performance, converting Zimbabwe into a tight corner. Day 2 standout moment was undoubtedly Devon ConwayThe magnificent century-of-one-excellent and very important innings that brought New Zealand to a commanding position in the match.
Davon conway shines bright with a fabulous ton on day 2
After a Pachi Form Spell that dropped her from the Test side, Conway ended her centenary drought in the most spectacular fashion. On 2 days, Conway reached a brilliant 100, a crisp, firm directly drive with a pace bowler of Zimbabwe to the left of mid-off Blessing MujarabaniThis was his fifth Test century and since January 2, 2023, the end of a difficult dry magic for the talented opener was marked. The milestone was congratulated with a clause of the crowd as the Conway removed his helmet and soaked the will for his flexibility and craft.
Conway’s innings composition was powerful and highly effective, which claims 14 borders in 110 off 162 balls. He played with confidence in the back foot, talking on the Zimbabwe’s Seam attack. The innings underlined his ability to anchor the innings and when Moment was called for it, to strengthen a strong foundation for New Zealand’s first innings. His partnership with Will be young Pivolell was, the pair scored 162 runs for the initial wicket, with New Zealand’s third largest opening against Zimbabwe and the first century partnership for the opening pair since 2022.
Here’s how fans reacted:
5th Test for Devon Conway#Cricket #Zimvsnz #Devonconway pic.twitter.com/tv9ft3hcvf
– CRICKETIMES.COM (@crickettimeshq) August 8, 2025
Devon Conway is now in the top group of now @Blackcaps The batsmen tested the century manufacturers, which lead a long way to a long way.
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3G Dowling, B Edgar, D CONW#Zimvnz– Francis Payne (@fpayne100) August 8, 2025
Devon Conway broke a good century against Zimbabwe#Zimvsnzpic.twitter.com/wpdkrop5w7
– Scorecard (@Scoredotcard) August 8, 2025
Devon Conway reaches its first Test ton from January 2023, as NZ’s lead grows over 100!#Zimvnz pic.twitter.com/0xacxzf7rj
– ThepoppingCrease (@PoppingCreasesa) August 8, 2025
5th Test for Devon Conway 100, before 2023 before 2023
100 runs lead for New Zealand #Zimvnz pic.twitter.com/l9ipqh8taz
– Abhijeet@(@theyorkerball) August 8, 2025
After about 2.5 years, do a hundred tests for Devon Conway
He was out of 88 in the first Test and missed a century but this time he did not remember the opportunity. pic.twitter.com/j9yp0bv1ae
– Cricket daily August 8, 2025
International hundred for Devon Conway after 50 ππ£π£ππ£ππ¨. pic.twitter.com/f5imbwqokqq
– Husband Nain (@h11usnaain) August 8, 2025
Devon Conway scored his first international century after 2 years pic.twitter.com/p64d4szyyy
– Aryan Goyal (@Aryan 42832Gel) August 8, 2025
Test a hundred number 5 for the Devon Conway.#Zimvnz pic.twitter.com/29TTVF7BKO
– Aman (@Amanriiz78249871) August 8, 2025
What is a player Devon Conway … a wonderful talent π#Zimvsnz pic.twitter.com/2hchtmxmlv
– Vishwanath Hariharan (@Hariharanwrites) August 8, 2025
New Zealand commanding grip over Zimbabwe in second Test
Zimbabwe’s innings was already uprooted under the pressure of New Zealand’s disciplined bowling attack. Matte henryHenry exploded through Zimbabwe batting lineup with a devastating 5 for 40, supported by debutants Zakari Fallks (4-38), Jacob dieAnd Matthew FisherZimbabwe was excluded for only 125 runs, struggling with technology and unable to form partnerships. Zimbabwe’s experienced batsman Brandon taylor The top score with 44, but could not stem the collapse. The rest of the sides stumbled under the exact New Zealand Seam attack, which exploited the initial movement and laid down tight lines in the innings.
In response, New Zealand openers quickly crossed Zimbabwe’s clan and went into a strong position by stumps on day 1 with 174 runs for 1 wicket. Conway not out at 79 with nightwatchman Jacob dieNew Zealand took a lead of 49 runs. At day 2, this dominance translated into a big score of 235/2 wickets after 52.2 overs till the drink of the first session, with 110 runs in Zimbabwe. The cool and composed batting from Conway and Young set the tone, while the rest of the batting order waited with a solid base.
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