New Zealand crush Zimbabwe by an innings & 359 runs – Where does it rank among the biggest wins in Test cricket?
Tired of too many ads? go ad free now
Zak Foulkes, making his Test debut, was the star with the ball in Zimbabwe's second innings. The 23-year-old seamer claimed five for 37, dismantling the home side for just 117. Only Nic Welch, who remained unbeaten on 47, offered any real resistance, but he found little support from the other end.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!
Biggest innings wins in Test cricket
Innings & 579 runs Eng vs Aus The Oval 1938
Innings & 360 runs Aus vs SA Johannesburg 2002
Innings & 359 runs NZ vs Zim Bulawayo 2025
Innings & 336 runs WI vs Ind Kolkata 1958/59
The result stands as the third-biggest win by an innings in Test cricket.
Only England's innings-and-579-run demolition of Australia at The Oval in 1938 and Australia's innings-and-360-run victory over South Africa in Johannesburg in 2002 have been larger. New Zealand's previous biggest win – and Zimbabwe's previous heaviest defeat – had been by an innings and 301 runs in Napier back in 2011.
Poll
Do you believe Zak Foulkes will become a key player for New Zealand in the future?
Definitely Maybe Unlikely It's too soon to tell
New Zealand's dominance began from the outset. After losing the toss, they bowled superbly in the first innings and then piled on the runs. Declaring overnight at 601 for three, they left Zimbabwe with an impossible task.
struck in just the third ball of the day, dismissing Brian Bennett for his second duck of the match. From there, wickets tumbled quickly as Henry,
,
, and finally Foulkes tore through the line-up.
Foulkes finished the match with nine wickets for 77 runs.
, who scored a fluent 153, was named player of the match, while Henry's remarkable 16 wickets in the series earned him the player of the series award. For Zimbabwe, it was their sixth straight defeat, four of those coming by an innings, underlining the scale of the rebuilding job ahead.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
First Post
10 hours ago
- First Post
Eng V Ind: Young India Tear Down English Experts, Vaughan Trolled
Eng V Ind: Young India Tear Down English Experts, Vaughan Trolled | First Sports With Rupha Ramani India's young Test team proved how victory tastes sweeter when the odds are stacked against you. The young side tore down the predictions of English experts, including Michael Vaughan, who called the series a warm-up before the Ashes. Against all expectations, on a daunting Day 5, the Indian side staged a remarkable comeback to salvage a historic 2-2 draw. Led by Mohammed Siraj's inspired bowling and backed by fearless performances from Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Washington Sundar, and captain Shubman Gill, this series was a story of redemption, grit, and unshakable belief. Fans trolled Michael Vaughan after the new India showed the world that no record, no venue, and no opponent can break their fighting spirit. Rupha Ramani unpacks the key moments, emotions, and fiery battles that made this Test series a classic for the ages. Also on the show, Magnus Carlsen was crowned the winner of the inaugural chess Esports World Cup, but not without controversy. The world number 1 lost his cool during the semifinal against Hikaru Nakamura. The Norwegian silenced the crowd who were supporting Nakamura. Not for the first time have Carlsen's actions sparked controversy. Is the former world champion a true role model or just a record holder? And Cristiano Ronaldo's absence from Diogo Jota's funeral sparked fury. After a month of speculation, the truth has been revealed. Is there a deeper issue from Ronaldo's past that forced him to stay away from the funeral? See More
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Time of India
Rohit Sharma's new red-hot Lamborghini Urus SE – price, performance, and features
NEW DELHI: India's star batter Rohit Sharma has added a striking red Lamborghini Urus SE to his garage. The luxury SUV sports a personalised number plate — 3015 — a clever nod to both his children's birthdays and his iconic jersey number 45. His previous car carried the number 264, in honour of his world-record ODI score. The 3015 plate combines 30 for daughter Samaira's birthday (December 30) and 15 for son Ahaan's birthday (November 15). Together, they add up to 45 — the number Rohit has proudly worn throughout his career. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The Urus SE boasts 800hp, 950Nm of torque, and can go from 0–100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds. Its ex-showroom price is around Rs 4.57 crore. Rohit's Lamborghini Urus SE Price : Rs 4.57 crore (ex-showroom) Engine power: 800 hp Torque : 950 Nm Acceleration : 0–100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds Special feature: Personalised number plate '3015' — a nod to his children's birthdays and his jersey number 45 Poll Do you believe Rohit Sharma should continue playing ODIs after the Australia series? Yes, he should continue No, it's time to retire It depends on his performance Rohit's car collection also includes: BMW M5 (Rs 1.99 crore) Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d (Rs 1.58 crore) Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Rs 1.98 crore) Lamborghini Urus SE (Rs 4.57 crore) Range Rover HSE LWB (Rs 3.68 crore) Rohit last featured for Mumbai Indians in the IPL and is expected to play in the ODI series against Australia in October — a contest that could mark his final international appearance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Speculation continues over the ODI futures of both Rohit and Virat Kohli , though the BCCI is in no rush to decide. With the Bangladesh series in August cancelled, India's next ODI assignment is the away series against Australia from October 19 to 25. What lies beyond remains uncertain. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Time of India
Lok Sabha passes National Sports Governance Bill — All you need to know
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya The long-awaited National Sports Governance Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha here on Monday with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya describing it as the "single biggest reform in Indian sports since independence" amid opposition protests over revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. The opposition leaders were not present in the house when the bills were introduced for consideration and passage as most of them were detained while marching towards the Election Commission headquarters against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar and alleged voter data fudging. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! But after two MPs participated in the consideration debate, speaking in the bill's support, the opposition members returned to the house and started raising slogans. Amid the din, the bills were passed by a voice vote following which the House was adjourned till 4pm. "It is the single biggest reform in sports since independence. This bill will ensure accountability, ensure justice, best governance in sports federations," Mandaviya said amid sloganeering by opposition members. "It will have massive significance in India's sports ecosystem. It is unfortunate that such an important bill and reform does not have opposition's participation," he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like They Were So Beautiful Before; Now Look At Them; Number 10 Will Shock You Reportingly Undo Earlier, Chairman of the parliamentary committee on sports, Digvijaya Singh, requested Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to refer the National Sports Governance Bill to the panel. He felt that the bill should be examined and discussed before it is taken up by Parliament Mandaviya said the two bills were key reforms aimed at building a "transparent, accountable and world-class sports ecosystem" in India as the country aims to bid for the 2036 Olympics. "Efforts have been made since 1975 and in 1985, we had the first draft. But sports was also politicised for personal gains. Some ministers made efforts to bring this bill but could not move forward. Efforts to bring such reforms date back to 1975, with drafts in 1985, 2011, and multiple attempts that failed to reach Parliament. The existing National Sports Code (2011) is being replaced with this comprehensive legislation. "In 2011, we had a National Sports Code. Another effort was made to turn it into a bill. It reached the cabinet, there was a discussion as well but the bill was deferred after that. It did not reach the Parliament," the minister stated while presenting a timeline of the bill's journey. "The National Sports Bill Governance Bill is a force of being such a large country, our performance at the Olympic Games and on the international stage has not been satisfactory and this Bill aims to build India's sports capacity," he added. The sports governance bill has provisions for a National Sports Board (NSB) to create a stringent system of accountability. All National Sports Federations (NSFs) will have to attain NSB's recognition for access to central government funding. All National Sports Federations (NSFs) must get NSB recognition for government funding. NSB can de-recognise federations for election irregularities, lack of audited accounts, or misuse of funds (in consultation with relevant global bodies). The NSB will have the mandate to de-recognise a national body that fails to hold elections for its Executive Committee or has committed "gross irregularities in the election procedures." F ailure to publish annual audited accounts or "misused, misapplied or misappropriated public funds" would also be liable for action by the NSB but it would be required to consult the concerned global body before making its move. Another feature is the proposal for a National Sports Tribunal, which will have the powers of a civil court and decide disputes ranging from selection to election involving federations and athletes. Once instituted, Tribunal's decisions can only be challenged in the Supreme Court. The bill makes some concessions on the issue of age cap for administrators by allowing those in the bracket of 70 to 75 to contest elections if the concerned international bodies' statutes and bylaws allow for it. It is a departure from the national sports code that capped the age limit at 70. Administrators aged 70–75 can contest elections if permitted by international federation rules (earlier limit was 70). "...as a part of the preparatory activities for the bidding of Summer Olympic Games 2036, it is imperative that the sports governance landscape undergo a positive transformation to bring better outcomes, sporting excellence and aids in improved performance in major international competitions," read the bill's statement of objectives. All recognised national sports bodies will be under the RTI Act, except those not reliant on government funding (e.g., partial relief for BCCI). All recognised national sports bodies would also come under the ambit of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, something that the BCCI has vehemently opposed since it is not dependent on government funding. Aims to create a transparent, accountable, and world-class sports governance system. Seeks to improve India's performance in major international competitions, including the Olympics. However, the cricket board has got some leeway on that front with the government amending the bill to ensure that RTI would be applicable only on bodies that rely on government funding or support. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
