
From the over long ago, New Zealand Extend full control on Zimbabwe On the second test day 1 in Bulawayo. Was determined by tone Matte henryWho gave a masterclass in seam bowling, and Zakari FallksWhich supported him with tireless energy and aggression. Zimbabwe’s decision first decided to bat badly as he was bent for only 125 on one surface, with something for the bowlers, but demanded discipline from the batsmen. In response, New Zealand openers made the batting completely like a separate game. Devon Conway And Will be young Peacefully destroyed Zimbabwe’s attack, built a 162 -run inauguration stand, outlining the gap between the two sides. Kiwi ended the day on 174/1, already ahead and excluded Zimbabwe from the match.
Matt Henry’s Cruel Burrst Discontles Fragile Zimbabwe Line-up
Henry produced a disgusting magic of fast bowling, which left Zimbabwe again in the morning session. With an errorless line and length, they hit quickly to remove Kevin Kasuza And Milton ShumbaThe installation of tone for what will be an tireless examination of technology and nature. Henry exploited the subtle movement to guess the batsmen with the seam and sometimes additional bounce.
after Brandon taylor Offering brief resistance with a composed 44, the middle order fell under pressure. Debutant Foulux reduced Zimbabwe’s grief with four quick attacks, including a clever trap to dismiss the dangerous Wesley MadhavreIn the post -launch session, Zimbabwe lost 7 wickets for just 42 runs, as he left from 83/3 to 125. The final figures of 5 for Henry’s 40 were a will for his control, aggression and tireless investigation. There was a lack of application and technology against only one high quality attack in Zimbabwe’s batting, only Tafdzwa tsigaShowing 33 unbeaten fight between the ruins.
Devon Conway and young youth will build answers, batting out of Zimbabwe controversy
After Zimbabwe’s batting demolition, the reaction with New Zealand’s bat was a masterclass in controlled aggression. Conway and Young put together a seamless 162-run partnership, which completely reduced any speed, which the hosts expected to be born with the ball. The conve was calm and accurate, leaving well and punishing loose delivery with classy drives and glides, crafting an unbeaten 79 by stumps.
At the other end, Young showed the intention quickly, dominating the pacers of Zimbabwe and sent anything small or wide with authority. His composition 74 came away from just 101 balls and one of them included boundaries that pierced the area with elegance. His stand not only erased the leadership of Zimbabwe, but also established a psychological upper hand. The success of the loan came late when Young left one behind, but by then the loss was done. Nine wickets are still intact and already a lead at 49, New Zealand firmly sits in the command, ready to create a huge total and potentially seal the series by an innings.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Matt Henry is going to be fun to see in England next year … although Zak Crolyh may disagree … #Zimvnz
– Innocent bistander (@innobystander) August 7, 2025
The privilege to see the bowl. Like poetry in motion.
Matt Henry is showing us why he is the 4th best Test bowler in the world.
Inaccurate.
– ILV85 Zim $ Liz ‘(@Danielsson85) August 7, 2025
Matt Henry’s brilliant form with the ball continued with his 6th five wicket-hall as Zim was excluded for 125.
New boys Zak Fallks made a great start to their Test career with 4-38#Zimvnz pic.twitter.com/UCR0UJLUW6
– ThepoppingCrease (@PoppingCreasesa) August 7, 2025
As it has been predicted, Matt Henry has another 5 wickets against Zimbabwe. https://t.co/ebwww7sumrn
– Tatenda_j (@Tatendajokonya) August 7, 2025
I am doing deja wu …
Matt Henry has taken one and five wickets for New Zealand.#Wearesomerset pic.twitter.com/mdjjlxm199
– Summerset Cricket (@SomersetccC) August 7, 2025
Matt Henry (5-40) in Bulvio carries another 5-cicat!
Four wickets for Debut Jak Foulks (4-38) and a young woman Test wicket for debut Matt Fisher (1–16).
Stream Live and Threenow 📺 Live Scoring in NZ for free | https://t.co/dnwsge9t8b #Zimvnz #Cricketnation 📷 = Zimbabwe… pic.twitter.com/gtwl6ndtvk
– Blackcaps (@blackcaps) August 7, 2025
Watching Zimbabwe vs NZ Test Match here.
Zimbabwe bowler Balling Mess has not taken a wicket yet and his fan popcan ah de only sings man– Sean with a U 🇹🇹 (@Shaunks17) August 7, 2025
Zimbabwe got a Test match with a lot of effort but is playing poorly.#Zimvsnz
– Mr. Athar not Ali Khan 🇮🇳🏏 (@cricdrugs) August 7, 2025
I would love to see @Blackcaps Make a maximum of 200 in about 30 overs and then announce. Then, to make this first Test match ended at day 1, today again dropped Zimbabwe.
– Calculus lover (@calculus_1989) August 7, 2025
Total dominance from New Zealand at day 1 in Bulawayo!
Matt Henry, through the lineup of Zimbabwe, expelled them to just 125.
The opener Dewon Conway and the youth will then pile up at grief with a solid 162 -run stand.
New Zealand ends with end day 1… pic.twitter.com/xoj0riagd6
– CRICKETIMES.COM (@crickettimeshq) August 7, 2025

