The second Test between Zimbabwe and New Zealand is underway at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, starting August 7, 2025. Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat first, aiming to recover from a tough defeat in the opening match of the series[1].
New Zealand are being led by all-rounder Mitchell Santner again, with Tom Latham ruled out due to a persistent left shoulder injury. Fast bowler William O’Rourke also misses the match because of a back issue. This has led to opportunities for squad players, with Jacob Duffy making his Test debut as part of the New Zealand lineup[1][3].
For Zimbabwe, a major talking point is the return of Brendan Taylor after four years away from international cricket, following a ban related to match-fixing. His comeback adds experience and intrigue to the host side as they look to challenge the Black Caps[2].
The second Test runs from August 7 to 11, with play starting at 1:30 PM IST (8:00 AM GMT). While the match is not televised live in India, it is being streamed on the FanCode app and website for Indian viewers[2].
New Zealand squad highlights: Will Young, Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (WK), Mitchell Santner (C), Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Matthew Fisher, Jacob Duffy.
Zimbabwe squad highlights: Brian Bennett, Nick Welch, Sean Williams, Brendan Taylor, Craig Ervine (c), Sikandar Raza, Tafadzwa Tsiga (WK), Vincent Masekesa, Blessing Muzarabani, Tanaka Chivanga, Trevor Gwandu[1][2].
With Santner captaining New Zealand, and fresh faces in both lineups, the second Test promises to be a keenly contested affair as the Kiwis look to claim a series sweep, while Zimbabwe seek redemption at home[3].
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