NZ vs Zim 1st Test Day 1: Matte Henry’s deadly bowling killed Zimbabwe on 149, New Zealand tightened the first day
NZ vs Zim 1st Test Day 1 Highlights: On the first day of the first Test played at the Queens Sports Club, New Zealand dominated Zimbabwe and caught up in the match. Zimbabwe’s first innings was reduced to 149 runs on the strength of Matt Henry (6/39). In response, New Zealand scored 92 runs without losing any wickets till the end of the day’s play with the opening partnership of the Devon Conway (51*) and Will Young (41*).
Matt Henry’s deadly bowling on the first day of the first Test being played at Queens Sports Club from Wednesday, 30 July, killed Zimbabwe, who was playing a Test against New Zealand after nearly nine years, for 149 runs. Henry dominated the Kiwi team by taking 6 wickets.
Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervin won the toss and chose batting, but his decision was heavily. Henry settled Brian Bennett (6) and Ben Curren (13) quickly and then also dismissed Nick Welch for 27 runs and put the team in trouble before lunch. At the same time, Nathan Smith also took 3 wickets, Bahn O’Rurek and Mitchell Santner also remained.
Craig Ervin (39) and Tafadzwa Tsiga (30) definitely struggled and shared only 50+ partnerships, but both could not turn into a big innings despite the two getting a life. Alexander Raza could not do anything special and was dismissed for just 2 runs.
New Zealand’s fielding did not look so effective on the first day, but left no shortage in bowling. By the end of the first day’s play, the Kiwi team has scored 92 runs without losing wickets. The Devon Conway 51 and Will Young are unbeaten on 41 runs.
The playing XI of both teams is as follows for this match
New Zealand: Davon Conway, Will Young, Henry Nichols, Rachin Ravindra, Derryl Mitchell, Tom Blundel (wicket -keeper), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (Captain), Nathan Smith, Mat Henry, William O’Rurke.
Zimbabwe: Ben Curren, Brian Bennett, Nick Welch, Scene Williams, Craig Ervin (Captain), Sikander Raza, Tafadzwa Tsiga (W), Pneumon Nyamuri, Vincent Massakesa, Blessing Mujarabani, Tanaka Chivanga.
