Published: Aug 07, 2016, 09:11 PM (IST)
Edited: Aug 07, 2016, 09:37 PM (IST)
Zimbabwe end Day Two of the second Test at 55 for 0, still trail New Zealand by 527 runs at Bulawayo. New Zealand bowled 30 overs, but failed to pick up a single wicket after declaring at 582 for 4. Tom Latham, Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor all scored centuries to put New Zealand in a superb position. Williamson also became the youngest and the first New Zealand batsman to score a century against all Test playing nation. Zimbabwe bowlers toiled all day but managed to pick up four wickets. Only Henry Nicholls failed to score over 50. Martin Guptill scored 87 and put on 169 for the first wicket with Latham. LIVE CRICKET SCORECARD: Zimbabwe vs New Zealand 2016, 2nd Test at Bulawayo
Taylor also went past Martin Crowe to become new Zealand’s third highest run-getter in Tests. He has 15 Test centuries now, which is second only to Crowe’s record. Zimbabwe in reply, saw off the new ball well and then went for their shots. They have managed not to lose a single wicket, but will have their task cut out in the upcoming days, if they are to get anywhere close to New Zealand’s total. Zimbabwe vs New Zealand 2nd Test, Day 2 Full Updates
Opening pair of Chamu Chibhabha and Tino Mawoyo have played sensibly thus far and will be entrusted to see through opening hour of Day Three in a similar manner. Mawoyo has scored a patient 91-ball-20, while Chibhabha has scored at a slightly quicker rate and is unbeaten on 31.
New Zealand lead the two-match series 1-0 after their impressive innings and 117-run win in the first Test. On Day One, it was New Zealand, who won the toss and elected to bat first.
Brief Scores:
New Zealand 582 for 4 decl. (Tom Latham 136, Kane Williamson 113, Ross Taylor 124*; Michael Chinouya 1 for 64, Sean Williams 1 for 62) lead Zimbabwe 55 for 0 (Tino Mawoyo 20*, Chamu Chibhabha 31*) by 527 runs
