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3w ago

New Zealand Trio Each Pass 150 to Build 476-Run Lead Over Zimbabwe

New Zealand will likely declare early to give their bowlers maximum time to press for a series sweep

Henry Nicholls (R), Rachin Ravindra (M) and Devon Conway (R) - (Image: X/@ZimCricketv)
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Rachin Ravindra, pictured here in action against England last December, hit a century as New Zealand built a big first innings against Zimbabwe
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Overview

  • New Zealand ended day two on 601/3 at Queens Sports Club, standing 476 runs ahead after bundling Zimbabwe out for 125.
  • Devon Conway scored 153, Henry Nicholls remained unbeaten on 150 and Rachin Ravindra finished 165 not out.
  • Nicholls and Ravindra’s unbeaten 256-run partnership for the fourth wicket underpinned New Zealand’s commanding position.
  • The three scores of 150 or more equalled a long-standing Test record achieved only twice before, by England in 1938 and India in 1986.
  • Stand-in captain Mitchell Santner resisted a late declaration, with an official declaration expected early on day three to maximize bowling time and secure a series sweep.