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Zimbabwe vs New Zealand 2nd Test Predictions - Conway to score big for Black Caps

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 06 Aug 2025

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Ralph Staniforth 06 Aug 2025

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New Zealand dominated the first Test with comprehensive performances.
Devon Conway is predicted to score over 31.5 runs in the first innings.
Zimbabwe's Sean Williams is expected to be their top scorer in the first innings.

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Devon Conway scored 88 runs in the last Test against Zimbabwe (Getty Images)

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Predictions

New Zealand dominated the first Test, and I expect much the same this time around. My best bet is on Devon Conway who scored well in the first innings.

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Predictions
Head to Head
Zimbabwe Form
Zimbabwe Team News
New Zealand Form
New Zealand Team News

Zimbabwe have lost their last 3 Test matches at home.
Zimbabwe’s Sean Williams scored 49 runs in his last Test innings.
New Zealand’s Devon Conway scored 88 runs in the 1st innings of the last Test.
New Zealand have won their last 6 Test matches against Zimbabwe.

Head to Head

New Zealand have won their last six Test matches against Zimbabwe, including the first Test of this series.

Zimbabwe Form

Zimbabwe struggled in the first Test, failing to score 200 runs in either of their two innings. They lost the match by nine wickets in Bulawayo.

Batting first, Zimbabwe lost early wickets and at 69-5 were in deep trouble. There was a slight recovery thanks to Craig Ervine (39) and Tafadzwa Tsiga (30) but they were all out for 149.

The Black Caps responded with 307 as Zimbabwe’s bowlers fought back with some excellent bowling. Their second innings didn’t match the bowling effort, bowled out for 165 with Sean Williams scoring 49 runs.

New Zealand were left to chase eight runs to win. Zimbabwe managed to get one wicket before the visitors reached their target.

Zimbabwe Team News

Zimbabwe have struggled in recent Tests against South Africa and New Zealand to score many runs. Sean Williams is the only one consistently scoring, so we may see some changes there.

New Zealand Form

New Zealand dominated the first test from start to finish. Bowling first, Matt Henry took 6-39 as Zimbabwe crumbled to 149 all out.

Will Young and Devon Conway put on a 92-run opening stand with the latter scoring 88 runs. Daryl Mitchell also contributed 80 lower down the order but other batsmen struggled with the Black Caps all out for 307.

Mitchell Santner took four wickets in the second innings while Henry added three more, taking his tally to nine in the match. Zimbabwe were all out for 165.

Needing eight runs to win, Devon Conway fell for four, but the nine-wicket win was secured with ease.

New Zealand Team News

Nathan Smith and Will O’ Rourke will both miss the 2nd Test due to injury.

Verdict

Zimbabwe v New Zealand 2nd Test

Devon Conway is backed to score over 31.5 runs in the first innings and top score for New Zealand.

Sean Williams is our best bet to top score in Zimbabwe's first innings.

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