Black Caps v Zimbabwe: NZ to Bat on with More Records in Sight
BULAWAYO PROVINCE, ZIMBABWE, AUG 8 – New Zealand's top-order batters scored three centuries to reach 601-3, surpassing their previous record at the same Zimbabwe venue nine years ago, building a 476-run lead.
- On Friday at Queens Sports Club, New Zealand Black Caps posted 601/3 after centuries from Conway, Nicholls, and Ravindra.
- Conway seized the opportunity with senior players missing, ending a century drought since January 2023 by scoring his fifth Test hundred.
- A 256-run fourth-wicket stand off 285 balls involved Ravindra and Nicholls, both unbeaten on 165 and 150 respectively.
- Despite bowling over 130 overs, Zimbabwe's attack leaked runs, with Muzarabani conceding 101 in 24 overs and Chivanga 94 off 17.
- Future projections show New Zealand Black Caps will declare either overnight or early on Saturday as they lead by 476 runs and are 1-0 up in the series.
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