Overview

• Matt Henry’s six-wicket haul helped bowl Zimbabwe out for 149 and set the stage for New Zealand’s 158-run first-innings advantage by the close of day two
• Devon Conway top-scored with 88 and Daryl Mitchell made 80 as New Zealand reached 307 all out in their opening innings
• In their second innings, New Zealand bowlers removed Ben Curran and Brian Bennett to leave Zimbabwe reeling at 31-2, still 127 runs behind
• No. 9 batter Nathan Smith retired hurt with an abdominal strain, raising concerns over his availability to bowl later in the Test
• Zimbabwe Cricket confirmed the recall of veteran batter Brendan Taylor for the second Test starting August 7, while New Zealand awaits the potential return of injured captain Tom Latham