New Zealand created history in Harare by registering their biggest win in Test cricket. They defeated Zimbabwe in the second Test by an innings and a huge margin, winning the two-match series 2-0.
The match will be remembered for the stunning performance of Zakary Foulkes, a young fast bowler playing his first Test. He destroyed Zimbabwe’s batting line-up with skill and confidence.
Strong Start by New Zealand
New Zealand began the match with complete control. Their batsmen scored heavily, with every top-order player contributing. They built strong partnerships, frustrating Zimbabwe’s bowlers and putting up a massive total in the first innings.
By the time New Zealand declared, they had created a mountain of runs that looked far out of Zimbabwe’s reach.
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Zakary Foulkes, only 21 years old, made his Test debut in this match. He bowled with speed, accuracy, and swing, making life very difficult for Zimbabwe’s batsmen.
In the first innings, he took key wickets that broke Zimbabwe’s resistance. In the second innings, he was even more dangerous, cleaning up the tail quickly. His dream debut earned him the Player of the Match award.
Zimbabwe’s Batting Struggles
Zimbabwe’s batting collapsed in both innings. They found it hard to deal with the pace and movement from New Zealand’s bowlers. Their batsmen played defensively but could not survive for long.
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The team was bowled out cheaply in the first innings and failed again in the second, handing New Zealand an innings victory.
Series Sweep for New Zealand
With this win, New Zealand completed a 2-0 series clean sweep. They dominated all aspects of the game — batting, bowling, and fielding. The result boosts their confidence ahead of upcoming Test matches.
For Zimbabwe, the result was disappointing. They will need to improve both batting and bowling if they want to compete at the highest level.
Looking Ahead
New Zealand will now prepare for their next series with strong momentum. Zakary Foulkes’ debut has added fresh energy to their pace attack.
Zimbabwe, on the other hand, will return to training with a focus on fixing their weaknesses before their next Test assignment.
Disclaimer: The details in this article are based on available match reports at the time of writing. Official records and statistics may be updated later.
