Debutant Zakary Foulkes’ 5/37 and Matt Henry’s 2/16 fire New Zealand to a record 359-run win over Zimbabwe, sealing a 2–0 Test series whitewash.
How Day 3 Unfolded
Kiwi Pacers Wrap It Up in Style
Day 3 at Queens Sports Club ended swiftly, with New Zealand’s pace attack dismantling Zimbabwe’s batting in just a session and a half.
- Zakary Foulkes (on debut) – 5/37
- Matt Henry – 2/16
Day 3 Scorecard Summary
Zimbabwe 2nd Innings – 117 all out (28.1 overs)
✅ Nick Welch – 47
✅ Brendan Taylor – 7
✅ Sean Williams – 9
New Zealand Bowling:
🎯 Zakary Foulkes – 5/37 (9 overs)
🎯 Matt Henry – 2/16 (7 overs)
🎯 Jacob Duffy – 2/28 (7.1 overs)
Key Wickets
- Brian Bennett – clean bowled by Matt Henry for a duck (perfect start for New Zealand)
- Craig Ervine – caught by Foulkes off Fisher for 17 (skipper’s fight cut short)
- Sikandar Raza – caught by Conway off Foulkes for 4 (major setback for Zimbabwe)
- Tafadzwa Tsiga – caught by Blundell off Foulkes for 5 (middle order crumbles further)
Big Talking Points
- Record Triumph: New Zealand win by 359 runs – their biggest Test victory margin.
- Debut Brilliance: Zakary Foulkes shines with a match-winning five-for.
- Henry’s Consistency: Matt Henry troubles Zimbabwe yet again with pace and control.
- Zimbabwe’s Struggles: Top order collapse leaves no chance for recovery.
What Zimbabwe Needs Going Forward
- Better defensive application against pace.
- Stronger partnerships to absorb pressure.
- Revamped batting approach in early overs.
New Zealand’s Takeaway
- Seam attack firing on all cylinders.
- Middle order depth proving valuable.
- New talent (Foulkes) stepping up in style.
Fans at Queens Sports Club
- A blend of admiration for New Zealand’s commanding display and disappointment in Zimbabwe’s batting failures.
Final Word
- New Zealand close the series in style, outclassing Zimbabwe in every department.
- Zimbabwe’s rebuilding phase gets a wake-up call.