WTC 2027: ZIM vs NZ, Match Prediction– Who will win the Test Match?

New Zealand made easy work of Zimbabawe in the first Test. Changes are due though. Nathan Smith and Will O Rourkee are out of the second Test which will deplete and already short staffed bowling attack. How they react is to be seen. For Zimbabwe, their batting was far from competitive while the bowling did well in parts. They will be strengthened by the return of Brendan Taylor who comes back after a ban and how he goes will be fun to watch for Zimbabwe given he has been a historically good player for them.

ZIM vs NZ Match Details

Date: August 7th, 2025

Time: 1:30 PM IST

Venue: Bulawayo

ZIM vs NZ Weather Report

Rain is in the forecast for all five days of the Test.

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Pitch Report

The Bulawayo surface is a question with few Tests played here but the domestic tournament has been low scoring so far making it better to bat first at the moment.

ZIM vs NZ Head to Head

Stats	Matches	ZIM Won	NZ Won	Draw	Tie
Overall	18	0	12	6	0
At Bulawayo	8	0	6	2	0
Last Five Tests	5	0	5	0	0

ZIM vs NZ Predicted Playing XI

New Zealand Playing XI

Devon Conway, Will Young, Henry Nichols, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell/ Jacob Duffy, Zakary Foulkes, Ben Lister Matt Henry,

Zimbabwe Playing XI

Nick Welch, Prince Masauvre, Brendan Taylor, Sean Williams, Craig Ervine, Clive Madande, Brian Bennett, Wessly Madhevere, Wellington Masakadza, Blessings Muzarabani, Vincent Masekesa

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Players to Watch

Devon Conway

Devon Conway's career has been in a bit of a limbo with him losing his spot across formats. With Kane Williamson out of the side Devon Conway has a rope here to get his career on track with some key runs and time in the middle.

Brenadan Taylor

Taylor returns to the Zimbabwe set up. His career has been on and off for them after leading with promise till 2015. He has less time on hands with age catching up fast and will be hoping to leave Zimbabawe Cricket with a lasting impact in the limited time he has.