Black Caps cruise to big first test victory

The Black Caps cruised to a nine wicket first test win over Zimbabwe PHOTO: ZIMBABWE CRICKET

The Black Caps have easily won the first test against Zimbabwe in just three days by nine wickets in Bulawayo.

Matt Henry was the star with 9-90 in the test proving almost unplayable for the home side.

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Zimbabwe were dismissed for 165 in their second innings with Henry taking three wickets for 51 runs from 21 overs to go with his six from the first innings.

Captain Mitch Santner took 4-27 and Will O'Rourke 3-28 from 10 overs.

New Zealand then knocked off the required eight runs for the loss of one wicket as Devon Conway was out for four. Henry Nicholls hitting the winning shot and Will Young not out on zero.

The second test begins on Thursday at the same venue.