The New Zealand team is currently on tour in Zimbabwe, where a two-match Test series is being played between the two countries. The second and final Test match of the series will begin on August 7th at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
Supporters News: New Zealand fast bowler Jacob Duffy is set to make his long-awaited Test debut at the age of 31. He will take the field for the Kiwi team in the second and final match of the two-match Test series against Zimbabwe. This match will be played from August 7, 2025, at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
Injuries Plague New Zealand Team, Duffy Gets His Chance
The current New Zealand team is grappling with injuries to key players. Prominent players such as Tom Latham, Nathan Smith, and Will O'Rourke have been ruled out of the series due to injuries. In light of this, the team management has decided to hand a Test cap to experienced bowler Jacob Duffy. Duffy made his international debut for New Zealand in 2020. He has so far participated in 27 T20 Internationals and 14 ODIs, and has impressed with his sharp bowling.
Duffy's Excellent Record in First-Class Cricket
Jacob Duffy has had a highly impressive first-class career. He has participated in 108 first-class matches so far, in which he has taken 318 wickets. His bowling average has been 32.79. In addition, Duffy has also made useful contributions with the bat, scoring 1448 runs. In limited-overs cricket, Duffy has taken 26 wickets in ODIs and 38 wickets in T20Is.
His debut in the Test format is set to be very exciting for cricket fans, as he is an experienced bowler and has the ability to prove himself in challenging conditions. Besides Duffy, some other names are also in discussion for a Test debut in New Zealand's playing eleven. Potential players include Ben Lister, Zak Foulkes, and Matt Fisher. This is a good opportunity for the selectors to give a chance to new talents and strengthen the depth of Test cricket.
New Zealand's Impressive Victory in the First Test
In the first Test match played between Zimbabwe and New Zealand, the Kiwi team registered an easy 9-wicket victory. Batting first, the Zimbabwe team was bundled out for 149 runs. In reply, New Zealand scored 307 runs, taking a lead of 158 runs. In the second innings as well, the Zimbabwe team could not do much and was bowled out for 165 runs. New Zealand got a target of just 8 runs, which they easily achieved by losing 1 wicket.
