Day 1 of the first Test between Zimbabwe and New Zealand

July 30, 2025: Craig Ervine, the captain of Zimbabwe, won the toss for the first Test match between Zimbabwe and New Zealand and chose to bat first. The game is taking place in Bulawayo, and Mitchell Santner is in charge of New Zealand because their regular captain, Tom Latham, is out with a shoulder injury.

Zimbabwe’s live score is 63/3 after 25.3 overs, and they are up against a disciplined New Zealand bowling assault. Captain Craig Ervine is at the crease right now, trying to make a partnership after losing some early wickets.

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Zimbabwe’s starting Eyes are: Ben Curranlat Wong Prem, Brian Bennettpar, Nick gla, Sean Williams,対応 Craig ato macro, Sikandar Raza, Tafadzwamodules, Newman press, Vincent All, Blessing Muz contributions, Tanaka Chivanga, and Tanaka Chivanga.

Devon Conway, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, and William O’Rourke are all from New Zealand.

Important Moments and Comments: Mitchell Santner to Craig Ervine (25.3 Over): No run.

Mitchell Santner to Craig Ervine (25.2 Over): Not a run.

Mitchell Santner throws a short ball on the center and leg to Craig Ervine (25.1 Over). Craig Ervine tries to clip it away, but the ball hits the inner edge of his pads and drops just in front of leg slip.

Mitchell Santner to Craig Ervine: a full, floated ball that went down the leg side. Craig Ervine doesn’t touch it.

Zimbabwe will want to stabilize their innings after losing three early wickets, while New Zealand will want to keep up the pressure and get further breakthrough