Matt Henry’s six-wicket haul dismantles Zimbabwe on opening day

HARARE: Fast bowler Matt Henry grabbed six for 39 as Zimbabwe got bowled out for 149 on Wednesday in its first Test match against New Zealand in almost nine years.

Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine, who won the toss, wanted his top-order batters to put runs on the board but instead the home team got dismissed inside three sessions on the opening day for its second-lowest innings total this year.

New Zealand was at 92 for no loss when stumps were drawn on the opening day, with Devon Conway unbeaten on 51 after completing his 12th Test half-century and Will Young also looking solid at 41 not out.

New Zealand’s sharp fielding saw them lifting the tri-series trophy last week in Harare when Henry bowled a terrific last over and gave away only three runs with South Africa in sight of victory.

But on Wednesday New Zealand missed two catching opportunities when top scorer Ervine (39) and Tafadzwa Tsiga (30) both got dropped early in their innings. Despite getting second chances, both batters struggled during the 54-run partnership against the immaculate Henry and Nathan Smith (3-20), with third seamer Will O’Rourke also going for just two runs an over in his 13 overs. Agencies

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