Live Score Update from Day 3 of ZIM vs NZ Test: New Zealand Eight Wickets Closer to Victory as Zimbabwe Seeks Stability in Bulawayo, Struggling for Survival
The third day of the highly anticipated 1st Test match between Zimbabwe and New Zealand is underway at the Queen's Sports Club Cricket Ground in Bulawayo. The live-covered event is entering its third day with Zimbabwe struggling to keep up with New Zealand.
In the first innings, New Zealand posted a formidable total of 307 runs, thanks to key performances from Devon Conway (88) and Daryl Mitchell (80). Zimbabwe, on the other hand, could only manage 149 runs in their first innings.
Zimbabwe's bowlers, particularly Blessing Muzarabani (3-73) and Richard Chivanga (2-51), showed discipline to maintain pressure on the Kiwis. However, Zimbabwe is currently trailing by 127 runs with a score of 31/2 in their second innings.
Regarding team lineups, New Zealand is playing with a weakened side, missing captain Tom Latham, Kane Williamson, Glenn Phillips, and Kyle Jamieson due to injury, personal reasons, or other commitments. This has led to new players stepping up. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, fielded their regular seam attack, aiming to exploit the seam-friendly conditions in Bulawayo.
Here's a summary of the key current match status and lineups:
| Team | First Innings Score | Second Innings Score (Day 3) | Key Performers | Notes | |-------------|---------------------|------------------------------|---------------------------------|-----------------------------------------| | Zimbabwe | 149 all out | 31/2 | Muzarabani (3 wickets), Bennett (18 runs) | Fighting to reduce deficit | | New Zealand | 307 all out | Yet to bat | Conway (88), Mitchell (80) | Missing key players, showing resilience |
The match remains in a critical phase, with Zimbabwe trying to recover from the first innings deficit and New Zealand holding the advantage as Day 3 progresses. Live scores and ball-by-ball commentary are still available for the Day 3 of the ZIM vs NZ, first Test match in Bulawayo.
Note: Conway and Mitchell did not score centuries during the match. The BlackCaps were still in command after Day 2 of the first Test against Zimbabwe.
Despite Zimbabwe's resistance in the second innings, they currently trail New Zealand by 127 runs with a score of 31/2. In the first innings, New Zealand's key performers, Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell, contributed 88 and 80 runs respectively, helping New Zealand post a formidable total of 307 runs.
