Early days of 1 test between Zimbabwe And New Zealand On July 30, 2025, in Bulveo, it was revealed as a story of full domination by visitors. A curious mob approved the visitors with a clinical performance, under which led by which Matte henryThe thunder of the six-verse disintegrated Zimbabwe for only 149. Stumps, by New Zealand, easily led by unbeaten openers. Devon Conway And Will be youngPrimary was seen for complete control. This day was related to speed, precision and poetry – undisputed hero with Henry.
Mat Henry’s six-Fer
From the very beginning, Henry was just unattainable. Henry entered rapidly, with a signs of movement from the bulawayo surface and ideal mixture of aggression and discipline. His outstanding performance started in the second over, removing Brian BennettAnd so on Ben curan Both power courtesy of Henry’s investigation lines. No Zimbabwe’s batsman was easily seen as he attacked the stumps and invited edges.
By lunch, Henry had two major wickets, and as it was worn, he grew rapidly. His demolition between highlight Zimbabwe was his demolition: Alexander Raza Just 2 was out for 2, and its delivery to remove Pneumon neamhuri Was a stunner. As a wicket, Henry looked on an individual mission; He wrapped the tail to finish with sensational figures of 6 for 39 out of 15.3 overs. The position of the seam and their variations in frequent lengths were much higher for Zimbabwe. Home Side Managed only 149 in 60.3 overs – Henry celebrated his name amidst New Zealand’s best Test mantras.
Openers shine on 1 day because New Zealand takes initial control against Zimbabwe
If Henry gave a thunder, the New Zealand opener responded to calm after the storm. Devon Conway And Will be young The quiet went out with an air of confidence and soon handed over the climb of tourists. Surprised by the initial movement and the bowler’s favorable conditions, the pair batted with composer and skill. Conway, as always elegant, running on 50 off 83 balls, chilly with outfields with eight best boundaries. At the other end, Young showed Felley Grit, which reached 41 by stumps.
His initial stand of 92 not only wiped out the deficit to a large extent, but already demolished a brutal Zimbabwe attack. Kiwi showed an ideal mixture of patience and calculated the strokeplay, managing 92 runs in just 26 overs without losing the wicket, leaving Zimbabwe behind by just 57 runs, all remained ten wickets.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Since 2023, Matte Henry has more international wickets than any other pace in the world.pic.twitter.com/9kdy64iryn
– Adityarraj (@RRR_FOR_LIFE) 31 July, 2025
🚨A Classic Spell by Matt Henry … !!!
One of the best in business in the last 2 years. pic.twitter.com/xczklkgikw
– Rakesh Yadav (@yadavrakesh63) 31 July, 2025
Matt Henry set fire to the early day in Bulveo to rattle Zimbabwe.#Zimvnz : https://t.co/C8GPRHHOKCC
: @Blackcaps pic.twitter.com/rvotcalsiv
– ICC (@ICC) 31 July, 2025
Except for the current test, Matt Henry in International Cricket in the last three years.
74 Test wickets at 20.36
55 OD wicket at 23.98
30 T20I wickets at 18.70Average with bat in tests during this period 17.73.
An elite artist for @Blackcaps https://t.co/zighrdtqup
– Adam Bell 🇳🇿🇮🇹 (@Adamkerrbell) 31 July, 2025
Matt Henry really bowled well today and hopes that Young became his first test tomorrow.
– Daharith Jha (@Dedithajha 88423) 30 July, 2025
🏏 Zim vs NZ – Day 1 Stump
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe all out for 149
🔥 Matt Henry: 6/39 | Nathan Smith: 3/20🇳🇿 New Zealand Cruise from 92/0
🧊 Will Young: 41* (69)
🧊 Conway: 51* (87)👉 Kiwis trail just 57 runs with 10 wickets in hand – major start!#Zimvsnz #MATTHENRY #Devonconway, pic.twitter.com/fhcdbdtsgo
– Film to Finale (@Filmtofinaale) 30 July, 2025
Currently, Matt Henry Top 3 is one of the best all format pacers … 🔥
Henry will be one of the most expensive foreign placer in the next IPL auction. pic.twitter.com/Ceszfxvghl
– Pratyush Halder (@Pratyush_no7) 30 July, 2025
Another day, another magnificent magic from Matt Henry – 6/39 against Zimbabwe in the first Test#Nzvszim pic.twitter.com/7e57lifgmm
– Rana Ahmed (@Ranaahm01973563) 30 July, 2025
Matt Henry vs. Zimbabwe in the first innings of the first Test:
Over – 15.3
Girl – 3
Run – 39
Wicket – 6What is the magic from the current best bowler of this generation in all formats.#MATTHENRY #Zimvnz #Zimvsnz pic.twitter.com/xmdhnwxkma
– Jitendra Kumar (@jitenda60203698) 30 July, 2025
126 wickets, average of 28.73 in test
– 165 wickets, an average of 24.81 on average
– 37 wickets, 8.32 economy rate in T20IMan for Matt Henry, New Zealand 🎯 pic.twitter.com/x2iprydljv
– Harkishan Mahdel (@maahdele20181) 30 July, 2025
New Zealand under control in Bulawayo after a cruel bowling performance
Matt Henry went into full danger mode as he burst with 6/39 🔥 Zimbabwe via Zimbabwe, bundled out for just 149
Kiwi quickly dominates and determined the flow of the game with day 1 on 92–0. …… pic.twitter.com/vmt4hckgm9
– CRICKETIMES.COM (@crickettimeshq) 30 July, 2025
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