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Time of India
20 hours ago
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- Time of India
Zimbabwe announce 16-man squad for New Zealand Test series
Craig Ervine and Wellington Masakadza vs South Africa in the first Test (Image via X/@ZimCricketv) Zimbabwe have named a 16-player squad for their upcoming two-Test series against New Zealand, set to begin on July 30 in Bulawayo. Several senior players return to the squad after missing the recent series against South Africa. This includes experienced all-rounder Sikandar Raza and top-order batters Roy Kaia and Tanunurwa Makoni. Also returning is young opener Brian Bennett, who was one of the standout performers during Zimbabwe's drawn Test series in Bangladesh earlier this year. Bennett finished as the second-highest run-scorer in that series and helped Zimbabwe win their first Test against Bangladesh since 2018. He also scored a century against England in the one-off Test at Trent Bridge in May. The 21-year-old missed part of the South Africa series due to a concussion but has now recovered and is available for the New Zealand series. Squad for New Zealand series by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ready for a Glow-Up? [Get Your Reading Now] Learn More Undo Craig Ervine (Captain), Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Ben Curran, Trevor Gwandu, Roy Kaia, Tanunurwa Makoni, Clive Madande, Vincent Masekesa, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri, Sikandar Raza, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Nicholas Welch, Sean Williams. 'Cricketers Aren't Cattle... ': Harish Thawani on the IPL and Business of Indian Cricket To accommodate the returning players, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Prince Masvaure, Wessly Madhevere and Kundai Matigimu have been left out from the squad that featured against South Africa. New Zealand and Zimbabwe are currently participating in a T20I tri-series alongside South Africa as part of their preparations. Schedule for New Zealand Test series 1st Test: 30 July - 3 August, Bulawayo 2nd Test: 7 - 11 August, Bulawayo Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Reuters
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
South Africa complete easy victory over Zimbabwe to win test series
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, July 8 (Reuters) - South Africa completed an innings and 236-run victory over hosts Zimbabwe on the third day of the second test on Tuesday to convincingly sweep the two-match series at Queens Sports Club. South Africa, who were put into bat and declared their first innings on 626-5, bowled Zimbabwe out for 220, having enforced the follow-on after skittling out the home side for 170 in their first innings. Zimbabwe were 51-1 in their second innings overnight and, although they added 92 runs in the morning session, they regularly lost wickets and were all out before tea. Seamer Corbin Bosch took 4-38 to clean up the tail, with three wickets for spinner Senuran Muthusamy. Takudzwanashe Kaitano (40), Nick Welch (55) and skipper Craig Ervine (49) offered resistance in a clash best remembered for the decision by South Africa stand-in captain Wiaan Mulder not to chase down the highest score in a test innings. Mulder was 367 not out, 34 runs away from breaking Brian Lara's 21-year-old landmark of 400 for West Indies against England, when he decided to declare the innings at lunch on the second day. With one of cricket's significant milestones in his sights, and plenty of time left in the five-day contest, Mulder's decision not to attempt to break the record was met with astonishment. But the 27-year-old all-rounder, whose test batting average before the match was 26.2, felt it would be inappropriate to dislodge one of the game's greats from the record books. 'Respecting the game is really important and Lara is one of the greatest ever to play the game and deserves to keep that record,' Mulder said at a press conference after play on Monday. His knock, however, was the fifth-highest score in a test and a South Africa record. He also took three wickets and snagged three catches in the match. South Africa rested most of the team that won the World Test Championship against Australia at Lord's last month but still proved far too strong for their neighbours as they also won last week's first test by 328 runs. They have now won 10 successive test matches and next take on Pakistan away in October. Zimbabwe's next test outing is a two-match series against New Zealand in Bulawayo that starts at the end of the month.
CNA
08-07-2025
- Sport
- CNA
South Africa complete easy victory over Zimbabwe to win test series
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe :South Africa completed an innings and 236-run victory over hosts Zimbabwe on the third day of the second test on Tuesday to convincingly sweep the two-match series at Queens Sports Club. South Africa, who were put into bat and declared their first innings on 626-5, bowled Zimbabwe out for 220, having enforced the follow-on after skittling out the home side for 170 in their first innings. Zimbabwe were 51-1 in their second innings overnight and, although they added 92 runs in the morning session, they regularly lost wickets and were all out before tea. Seamer Corbin Bosch took 4-38 to clean up the tail, with three wickets for spinner Senuran Muthusamy. Takudzwanashe Kaitano (40), Nick Welch (55) and skipper Craig Ervine (49) offered resistance in a clash best remembered for the decision by South Africa stand-in captain Wiaan Mulder not to chase down the highest score in a test innings. Mulder was 367 not out, 34 runs away from breaking Brian Lara's 21-year-old landmark of 400 for West Indies against England, when he decided to declare the innings at lunch on the second day. With one of cricket's significant milestones in his sights, and plenty of time left in the five-day contest, Mulder's decision not to attempt to break the record was met with astonishment. But the 27-year-old all-rounder, whose test batting average before the match was 26.2, felt it would be inappropriate to dislodge one of the game's greats from the record books. 'Respecting the game is really important and Lara is one of the greatest ever to play the game and deserves to keep that record,' Mulder said at a press conference after play on Monday. His knock, however, was the fifth-highest score in a test and a South Africa record. He also took three wickets and snagged three catches in the match. South Africa rested most of the team that won the World Test Championship against Australia at Lord's last month but still proved far too strong for their neighbours as they also won last week's first test by 328 runs. They have now won 10 successive test matches and next take on Pakistan away in October. Zimbabwe's next test outing is a two-match series against New Zealand in Bulawayo that starts at the end of the month.
The Herald
07-07-2025
- Sport
- The Herald
Mulder eyeing triple hundred in Bulawayo
Wiaan Mulder could not have wished for more on his first day as SA's captain, scoring a maiden Test double-hundred that gave his side firm control of the second match against Zimbabwe. When he resumes on 264 on Monday, Mulder will be eyeing a triple hundred, with his side already in a dominant position on 465/4. The home team were again left pondering several decisions — starting with the composition of their bowling unit, why skipper Craig Ervine chose to bat on a flat and lifeless Queens Sports Club pitch and why they tried a short ball plan with a batter who grew up on the highveld and plays his domestic cricket at the Wanderers. It was an awful day for Zimbabwe, who showed signs of promise in the first Test but shot themselves in the foot on Sunday. That included the otherwise impressive Tanaka Chivanga, bowling Mulder off a no-ball late in the day, with the stand-in SA captain on 247. After choosing just two front-line seamers in the first Test, for this match, they have included Kundai Matigimu, to lend Blessing Muzarabani and Chivanga support, but on a dry surface, SA's choice to pick two front-line spinners looks like the right one. As the last session unfolded, the hosts looked increasingly strained, though Matigimu, who is playing his first Test and just his sixth first-class match, took the wicket of Lhuan-dre Pretorious. Mulder relished the opportunity to captain the side after Keshav Maharaj was forced to return to SA because of a groin strain. A week after scoring 147, the 27-year-old, who came to the crease in the 10th over, calmly set about acclimatising to conditions that were favourable for batting and helped himself to a third Test century. Except for an outside edge against Wellington Masakadza's left-arm spin and a misjudgement when trying to withdraw from a pull shot against Muzarabani, Mulder had an easy ride. It took 214 balls for him to reach 200, the second-fastest double hundred for SA behind Herschelle Gibbs, who achieved the landmark off 211 deliveries against Pakistan at Newlands in 2003. There were concerns for SA at the start with the openers, Tony de Zorzi and Lesego Senokwane, both failing. None of the three openers who have been given an opportunity in this series have caused Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton to be concerned about their spots when SA begins its challenge in the 2027 World Test Championship later this year. De Zorzi's been dropped twice in the slips, he has been caught there twice and on Sunday was dismissed by Chivanga trying to force a short ball off the back foot, which he hit straight to Nick Welch, who held a good catch at point. After making one and 13 in the first Test, Matthew Breetzke was dropped for Senokwane, but the debutant looked nervous and was stuck on the crease for most of his innings of three, in which he faced 36 balls. He was given out lbw, after missing a straight ball from Masakadza. Despite admitting before the Test that he was not an extravagant shot-maker, he needs to find a way to assert himself if he's going to be an attractive option for the Proteas. David Bedingham, who would have noticed how well Pretorius and Dewald Brevis played last week, knew he needed to produce an innings that quashed any doubts about his role. The nature of the pitch and the way Zimbabwe bowled would have aided his quest and he played with composure alongside Mulder. Two outside edges, neither of which went near fielders, were the only moments of concern for the elegant right-hander, and his innings featured plenty of stylish back foot drives and, of course, pull shots as Zimbabwe persisted with their ill-judged short ball plan. The third wicket partnership was worth 184 as Zimbabwe once again wilted under Bulawayo's blue skies. Bedingham would have been frustrated to miss out on a second Test century, but he was the victim of a good delivery from Chivanga, who briefly got the ball to reverse swing, just before tea. He was trapped lbw for 82, a wicket that gave the home team some belief, though it quickly dissipated after the interval. Pretorius unleashed some typically flamboyant shots as he made 78, sharing a partnership of 217 off only 185 balls with Mulder, though he was troubled when an errant throw from Matigimu hit him on the right wrist. That discomfort may have played a role in the loose shot he played that saw him sky a catch to Masakadza late in the day — though boredom could have been the cause too. — TimesLIVE
The Herald
02-07-2025
- Sport
- The Herald
Proteas beat Zimbabwe with dominant display that highlights their depth
First innings centurion Sean Williams made a streaky 26 before miscuing an attempted pull with a leading edge that gave Kyle Verreynne an easy catch behind. Yusuf replaced Bosch at the Airport End and also had success with his first delivery, finding the outside edge of replacement opener Prince Masvaure's bat, giving Wiaan Mulder a comfortable catch at second slip. Two more quick wickets followed for Yusuf; Wesley Madvehere gave Verreynne another simple catch, with a thin edge to a lovely delivery that angled into the right-hander and straightened off the pitch, while Tafadzwa Tsiga played an awful shot to give Bosch an easy catch at fourth slip. The Proteas were eyeing a lunchtime finish, but a lively seventh-wicket partnership between Zimbabwean captain Craig Ervine and Wellington Masakadza delayed the inevitable. The pair added 83 runs, with Masakadza reaching a maiden Test fifty shortly before lunch. But any hopes the hosts had of extending the play to another session disappeared in the third over after lunch when De Zorzi took a spectacular one-handed catch, diving to his left at short leg, to dismiss Ervine for 49, giving Bosch his fourth wicket.
