From the very first over, New -Zeeland Full control exercised Zimbabwe On day 1 of the second test in Bulawayo. The tone was set by Matt Henrywho has delivered a master class in the seam bowling, and Zakary Foulkeswho supported him with ruthless energy and aggression. The decision of Zimbabwe to first work poorly had failed badly while they only folded 125 on an surface that had something for the bowlers but demanded discipline of the batters. In response, the openers of New Zealand made the Batting completely on a different game. Devon Conway And Will be young The Zimbabwean attack quietly dismantled and built a 162-run opening standard that underlined the gap between the two sides. The kiwis ended the day at 174/1, already ahead and looking for Zimbabwe from the competition.
Matt Henry’s ruthless Burst dismantles fragile Zimbabwean line-up
Henry produced a burning enchantment of fast bowling that Zimbabwe left in the morning session. With an impeccable line and length, he struck early to remove Kevin Kasuza And Milton ShumbaSetting the tone for what a ruthless examination of technology and temperament would be. Henry operated subtle movement of the seam and occasionally extra jump to have the batters guessed.
After Brendan Taylor Offered short resistance with a compound 44, the middle order crumbled under pressure. Debutant Foulkes worsened Zimbabwe’s misery with four rapid strikes, including a smart fall to dismiss the dangerous Widend Madhevere. In the post-lunch session, Zimbabwe 7 Wickets lost for only 42 runs when they drop completely from 83/3 to 125. Henry’s final figures from 5 to 40 were proof of his control, aggression and ruthless probing. Zimbabwe’s Batting was missing the application and technology against an attack of high quality, with only We are happyThe unbeaten 33 with some fight in the midst of the ruins.
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Devon Conway and Will Young Build Monumental Answer, Bat Zimbabwe from the fight
After the demolition of Zimbabwe’s batting, the reaction of New Zealand with the bat was a master class in controlled aggression. Conway and Young have put together a seamless 162-run partnership that has completely destroyed every momentum that the hosts had hoped to generate with the ball. Conway was calm and accurate, leaving well behind and punishing loose deliveries with stylish drives and sliding, making an unbeaten 79 by stumps.
On the other hand, Young showed the intention, the Zimbabwean Pacers dominated and sent something short or wide with authority. His composed 74 came from just 101 balls and included a series of boundaries that pierced the field with elegance. Their stand not only erased Zimbabwe’s lead, but drawn up a psychological upper hand. The lonely breakthrough came late in the day when Young has a deterioration, but by that time the damage was caused. With nine wickets still intact and a lead already at 49, New -Zeeland is firmly in the command, ready to build a mammoth totally and the series possible by sealing an innings.
This is how fans responded:
Matt Henry will be fun to see in England next year … Although Zak Crawley may not agree … #Zimvnz
– Innocent Bysteller (@innobystop) August 7, 2025
Privilege to view the 🇳🇿 Come. It is moving like poetry.
Matt Henry shows us why he is the world’s 4th best test bowler.
Unsplayable.
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– ILV85 Win $ Liz 🇿🇼🏏🥇 (@Danielsson85) August 7, 2025
The great form of Matt Henry with the ball continued with his 6th five-wicket-haul when Zim was excluded before 125
New Boy Zak Foulkes had a good start to his test career with 4-38#Zimvnz pic.twitter.com/ucr0ujluw6
– ThepoppingCrease (@PoppingCreasesa) August 7, 2025
As predicted, Matt Henry gets another 5 Wicket trait against Zimbabwe 😅😅😅🤣 https://t.co/ebww7sumrn
– We believed_j (@tadajara) August 7, 2025
I have Deja Vu …
Matt Henry has taken a five-wicket Trek for New Zealand 🇳🇿#Wearesomerset pic.twitter.com/mdjjlxm199
– Somerset Cricket (@somersetcc) August 7, 2025
Another 5-wicket Trek for Matt Henry (5-40) in Bulawayo!
Four Wickets for Debutant Zak Foulkes (4-38) and a first test wicket for debutant Matt Fisher (1-16).
Stream live and free in NZ on Threenow 📺 scoring live https://t.co/DNWSGE9T8B #Zimvnz #Cricketnation 📷 = Zimbabwe … pic.twitter.com/gtwl6ndtvk
– Blackcaps (@blackcaps) August 7, 2025
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Zimbabwe’s Bowlers Bowling mess has not taken a wicket yet and their fans sing popcaan ah the only man she wants Res– Shaun with a U 🇹🇹 (@shaunks17) August 7, 2025
Zimbabwe got test matches with so much effort, but they play badly.#Zimvsz
– Mr. Athar not Ali Khan 🇮🇳🏏 (@cricdrigs) August 7, 2025
I’ll like to watch @Blackcaps Make 200 in about 30 overs maximum and then explain. B Wermbabwe then out to make this first test match that ends on day 1.
– Calculus Minnaar (@Calculus_1989) August 7, 2025
Total dominance from New -Zeeland on day 1 in Bulawayo! 🇳🇿🔥
Matt Henry tore through the line -up of Zimbabwe and bundled them for only 125. 🎯
Then the openers Devon Conway and Will Young stacked on the misery with a solid opening standard of 162 Run. 💪õ🏏
New -Zeeland ends day 1 with a … pic.twitter.com/xoj0rijud6
– crickettimes.com (@crickettimeshq) August 7, 2025
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