Zimbabwe and New Zealand have begun their 2nd Test at the Queen’s Sports Club in Bulawayo, with Zimbabwe winning the toss and opting to bat[1]. The match is part of an ongoing two-match series, and key updates focus on team changes and the quest for a series sweep by New Zealand[2].
New Zealand are led by all-rounder Mitchell Santner, who steps in as captain again after regular skipper Tom Latham was ruled out due to not recovering from his left shoulder injury[1][2]. Fast bowler William O’Rourke is also missing due to a back injury[1][2]. As cover, Auckland Aces batter Bevon Jacobs has joined as a fielding and batting option, while Jacob Duffy is set to make his Test debut for New Zealand, replacing O’Rourke[2].
Additional Black Caps absences include pace-bowling all-rounder Nathan Smith (abdominal injury) and the return of Michael Bracewell to England for the Hundred tournament[2]. Zak Foulkes and Ben Lister have likewise been called into the squad as injury cover[2].
The Zimbabwe squad features captain Craig Ervine and experienced players such as Sean Williams, Brendan Taylor, Sikandar Raza, and Blessing Muzarabani[1]. The match commenced in the afternoon local time, with live ball-by-ball coverage being provided by multiple outlets[1][2].
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