Final result
New Zealand Cricket won by 359 runs
Player of the match: DP Conway
Result · Test Cricket
Zimbabwe Cricket vs New Zealand Cricket
Result · Test Cricket
Venue par · 212Chase success · 39%POTM · DP Conway
Match preview & overview
New Zealand crush Zimbabwe by 359 runs in Bulawayo Test
New Zealand beat Zimbabwe by 359 runs in the Test at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, on 7 August 2025. Zimbabwe won the toss, elected to bat, and were dismissed for 125. New Zealand then posted 601/3, a lead of 476, before bowling Zimbabwe out for 117 in the third innings. Devon Conway collected the Player of the Match award; Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 165 off 139 balls was the centrepiece of New Zealand's innings. Zimbabwe's only genuine highlight was Zac Foulkes, who took 9 wickets for 75 runs across 25 overs but received almost nothing from his team-mates with the bat.
The result continues a wretched run for Zimbabwe, who have now lost all five of their Test matches in 2025, including three to New Zealand in this series alone. New Zealand, by contrast, are five from five this year. The head-to-head record across 28 Tests stands at 26 wins to New Zealand and 2 to Zimbabwe.
Pitch report & venue insights
Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo — 46-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2002–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
46
T20 matches hosted
212
Avg 1st-innings score
186
Avg 2nd-innings score
39%
Chase success rate
37
Avg powerplay runs
43%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
New Zealand post 601/3 after Zimbabwe's 125 all out
Zimbabwe chose to bat after winning the toss and were dismissed for 125. New Zealand responded with 601/3, a lead of 476 runs, before bowling Zimbabwe out for 117 in the third innings to win by 359 runs. The gulf in class across all three innings was stark.
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Conway named Player of the Match
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Ravindra's 165* anchored the New Zealand innings
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Foulkes claimed 9/75 for Zimbabwe in a losing cause
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New Zealand win their fifth straight match in 2025
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top Zimbabwe bowler markets may carry interest given Foulkes's 9/75 return; he looks the standout wicket-taking option in their attack based on this match.
- Player of the match and top New Zealand batter markets will likely centre on their top-order depth; Conway's award here shows more than one candidate can emerge.
- Match result lines in any future New Zealand vs Zimbabwe fixture reflect a lopsided head-to-head of 26-2 across 28 meetings; markets are likely to price accordingly.
- Innings total lines could be shaped by venue context: Queens Sports Club's average first-innings score of 212 across 46 Tests was comfortably exceeded by New Zealand's 601/3, suggesting conditions can favour batting when conditions are right.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Zimbabwe Cricket vs New Zealand Cricket
Who won the Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Test at Bulawayo in August 2025?
New Zealand won by 359 runs at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo on 7 August 2025. Zimbabwe were bowled out for 125 in the first innings and 117 in the third, while New Zealand posted 601/3 in their only innings.
Who was Player of the Match in the Bulawayo Test?
Devon Conway was named Player of the Match. New Zealand declared on 601/3 after Conway played a central role in their innings, which was built substantially around Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 165 off 139 balls.
What is the head-to-head record between Zimbabwe and New Zealand in Test cricket?
New Zealand lead the head-to-head 26 wins to 2 across 28 Tests. New Zealand have won the last five meetings between the sides, with margins ranging from 8 wickets to 254 runs.
Where to watch Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Tests in the UK?
Test cricket involving New Zealand is typically broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, available via Sky subscription, Sky Go or NOW TV. Check the Sky Sports schedule for specific coverage details ahead of any future matches in this series.
How did Zimbabwe's batting collapse happen in Bulawayo?
Zimbabwe chose to bat after winning the toss but were dismissed for 125. The Queens Sports Club average first-innings score across 46 Tests is 212, so they fell well short of a par score. New Zealand's 601/3 left Zimbabwe needing to bat out an impossible situation, and they were bowled out for 117 in the third innings.
How has New Zealand been playing in Test cricket in 2025?
New Zealand have won all five of their Test matches in 2025, with victories against Zimbabwe and South Africa. Their last five results include wins over Zimbabwe by 9 wickets, 60 runs and 8 wickets, plus two victories over South Africa.
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