Published: Aug 08, 2016, 11:17 AM (IST)
Edited: Aug 09, 2016, 11:09 AM (IST)
Zimbabwe ended Day Two of the second Test at 55 for 0, still trailing 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. New Zealand dominated Day Two as Tom Latham, Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor all scored centuries to putting the visitors in a superb position. Williamson also became the youngest and the first New Zealand batsman to score a century against all Test playing nation. Ross Taylor and BJ Watling dominated the second day by adding an unbroken stand of 193 runs before New Zealand declared their innings at on 582 for four at Tea. LIVE CRICKET SCORECARD: Zimbabwe vs New Zealand 2016, 2nd Test at Bulawayo
On Day 1 of the second Test match between Zimbabwe and New Zealand at Bulawayo, the visitors won the toss and elected to bat first on a pitch that had nothing to offer for the bowlers. And, yet, again, the Black Caps made full use of the situation and scored 329 for 2 at the end of day’s play.
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. Zimbabwe end Day 2, 2nd Test at 55-0; trail New Zealand by 527 runs
Having lost the series opener, Zimbabwe will try to hold on to this match by toiling the remaining days of the match as New Zealand have a complete control over the match.
