New Zealand defeated Zimbabwe by eight wickets during their T20 Tri-Series encounter at Harare Sports Club on Friday afternoon. The hosts managed just 120 runs from their 20 overs after winning the toss and choosing to bat first. Devon Conway led the Black Caps chase with an unbeaten 59 from 40 deliveries as his team reached the target with more than six overs remaining. Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza acknowledged his side's struggles with batting against spin bowling during the middle overs.
Matt Henry claimed three wickets for 26 runs to restrict the home team's scoring opportunities. Wessly Madhevere top-scored for Zimbabwe with 36 runs before losing his wicket in the 13th over. The defeat leaves Zimbabwe at the bottom of the tournament standings after losing both their opening matches. Mitchell Santner expressed satisfaction with his team's bowling performance, while noting some lapses in fielding. Zimbabwe faces South Africa on Sunday for their third match of the series.
Matt Henry claimed three wickets for 26 runs to restrict the home team's scoring opportunities. Wessly Madhevere top-scored for Zimbabwe with 36 runs before losing his wicket in the 13th over. The defeat leaves Zimbabwe at the bottom of the tournament standings after losing both their opening matches. Mitchell Santner expressed satisfaction with his team's bowling performance, while noting some lapses in fielding. Zimbabwe faces South Africa on Sunday for their third match of the series.
