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Three Kiwi Centuries Propel New Zealand to 476-Run Lead in Bulawayo

Stand-in captain Mitchell Santner held off declaring after centuries from Conway, Nicholls, Ravindra propelled New Zealand to 601 for three in reply to Zimbabwe’s 125

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 reached 601 for three by stumps on day two of the second Test at Queens Sports Club, extending their lead to 476 runs
  • Devon Conway ended a 16-match century drought with 153 runs before being bowled by Blessing Muzarabani
  • Henry Nicholls finished unbeaten on 150 in his first Test series since December 2023 and Rachin Ravindra amassed 165 not out at better than a run a ball
  • Mitchell Santner, standing in as captain, opted not to declare despite the overwhelming advantage, extending play into the evening session
  • Zimbabwe’s bowlers struggled to contain the tourists, with Muzarabani conceding 101 runs for one wicket and Tanaka Chivanga going wicketless for 94 runs