New Zealand dominated Zimbabwe with an eight-wicket victory at Harare Sports Club during their tri-series encounter. Fast bowler Matt Henry claimed three wickets for 26 runs as the hosts struggled to 120-7 after batting first. Devon Conway remained unbeaten on 59 from 40 deliveries as New Zealand completed the chase in just 13.5 overs. Opening batsman Conway survived an early chance when fielders failed to hold a catch off Richard Ngarava.
Zimbabwe started promisingly through Wessly Madhevere and Brian Bennett, who added 37 runs before Bennett fell to Henry. The New Zealand bowling attack used short deliveries effectively while spinners Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra extracted bounce from the dry surface. Conway and Ravindra built a 59-run partnership for the second wicket before Daryl Mitchell helped complete the victory. The result leaves Zimbabwe needing large wins against South Africa and New Zealand to reach the July 26 final.
Zimbabwe started promisingly through Wessly Madhevere and Brian Bennett, who added 37 runs before Bennett fell to Henry. The New Zealand bowling attack used short deliveries effectively while spinners Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra extracted bounce from the dry surface. Conway and Ravindra built a 59-run partnership for the second wicket before Daryl Mitchell helped complete the victory. The result leaves Zimbabwe needing large wins against South Africa and New Zealand to reach the July 26 final.
