New Zealand Secures Record Test Win Over Zimbabwe by Innings and 359 Runs

New Zealand secured their biggest Test cricket victory by defeating Zimbabwe by an innings and 359 runs in Bulawayo, completing a 2-0 series sweep. The Kiwis amassed 601/3 declared, powered by centuries from Devon Conway (153), Rachin Ravindra (165*), and Henry Nicholls (150*), establishing a massive 476-run lead. Zimbabwe struggled in both innings, being bowled out for 125 and 117, with debutant Zakary Foulkes delivering an outstanding bowling performance of 9 wickets in the match, supported by Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy. This defeat marked Zimbabwe's heaviest loss in Test cricket and highlighted significant technical deficiencies in their batting against quality pace and movement. Despite Nick Welch's resilient 47* in the second innings, Zimbabwe failed to mount any meaningful resistance. New Zealand finished their tour unbeaten, also winning the preceding T20 tri-series, demonstrating their depth and dominance in the series.