New Zealand Watching to complete a chain against Zimbabwe In the second and final test, which begins at the Queens Sports Club in Bulwayo on 7 August, 2025. Black Caps entered the match with a 1-0 lead in the match Nine wickets win in first TestFor Zimbabwe, this is an important opportunity to save pride after a disappointing start for the final match series.
Both teams face significant lineup changes. New Zealand will be without the injured pacemen will O’Rurke and Nathan Smith, with Ben Sears and Zak Fallks. Black Caps bowling attack will be once again Matte henryWhich was extraordinary in the first exam. His batting lineup with veteran Devon Conway and Derryl Mitchell is strong.
On the other hand, Zimbabwe will rely on his experienced core of Craig Ervin, Sean Williams and Alexander Raza to provide stability. Brendon Taylor’s return will strengthen his middle order, while blessing Mujrabani will lead the charge with the ball.
Zim vs NZ match details
- date: August 7 to August 11, 1:30 pm IST / 8:00 AM GMT / 10:00 AM
- venue: Queens Sports Club, Bullwayo
Queens sports club pitch report
Pitch is a classic slow and low wicket at Bulawayo’s Queens Sports Club. It provides a decent bounce and takes it quickly, making the batsmen a good time to score the first two days. However, as the game progresses, the surface breaks, causing a significant benefit to spinners. Fast bowlers will find it difficult, but those who can change their speed and bowl smart lines can still get success. For batsmen, patience and good shot selection will be important to create an innings.
Zim vs NZ Dream 11 Prediction Pix
wicket keeper: Devon Conway
Batsman: Scene Williams, Craig Ervin, Darryl Mitchell, Will Young, Brian Bennett
All -rounders: Alexander Raza, Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra
Bowler: Mat Henry, Ashirwad Mujarabani
Zim vs NZ Dream 11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
Like 1: Matt Henry (C), Michelle Santner (VC)
Like 2: Devon Conway (C), Scene Williams (VC)
Zim vs NZ Dream 11 Prophecy Backup
Henry Nichols, Tom Blundel, Tafdzwa Tsiga, Pneumon Namehuri
Zim vs NZ Dream 11 Team for today’s match (August 7 to August 11, IST at 1:30 pm)

Also read: Zimbabwe vs New Zealand 2025 – Head to Head Record, Possible Playing XI for Second Test
Dastics
Zimbabwe: Craig Erwin (C), Ben Curan, Roy Kaya, Clive Madande, Tanunurva Makoni, Tafdzwa Tsiga, Nick Welch, Bryan Bennett, Alexander Raza, Scene Williams, Tanaka Chivanga, Trever Gwandu, Velinington Mascaana
New Zealand: Tom Latham, Tom Blundel, Devon Conway, Henry Nichols, Will Young, Derill Mitchell, Rachin Rabindra, Mitchell Santner, Zak Folks, Glenn Philips, Jacob Dafi, Matthew Fisher, Matte Henry, Ben Siers, Ejaz Patel
Also read: Zim vs NZ – Top 5 Best Bowling Statistics by visiting fast bowlers in Zimbabwe tests


