ZIM vs NZ Weather Report, Pitch Report Of Bulawayo- 1st Test, New Zealand Tour of Zimbabwe 2025
Published - 30 Jul 2025, 10:00 AM
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Zimbabwe will take on New Zealand in the first of the two-match Test series. In this article, we determine the ZIM vs NZ Weather Report and Pitch Report of Queens Sports Club for the 1st match of the Test series.
ZIM vs NZ Weather Report, Pitch Report Of Bulawayo- 1st Test, New Zealand Tour of Zimbabwe 2025:
ZIM vs NZ Weather Report of Bulawayo:
There is no chance of rain during the ZIM vs NZ game in Bulawayo. The maximum temperature is predicted to be 19°C while the minimum temperature would be 6°C.
ZIM vs NZ Queens Sports Club Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Queens Sports Club has been a decent batting wicket if the batters are ready to apply themselves, as was the case in the ZIM vs SA Test series played at this venue
The ball is expected to move a bit in the first hour of play on each of the five days, with the weather being on the cooler side, which will assist the bowlers, especially in the first session of play.
Having said that, the bowlers will have to pitch the ball in the right channel to extract whatever help is available in the wicket.
The team that bats first will look to score at least 330-340 runs, as it can prove to be a challenging total at the surface in question.
Both teams would want to bat first, irrespective of the record that this ground possesses, and post runs on the board to put pressure on the opposition.
If we talk about the composition of both teams for the two-match Test series scheduled to start from July 30, it is New Zealand that looks stronger of the two sides on paper.
Although New Zealand has fielded a young side, they still have enough ammunition to get the better of Zimbabwe under the leadership of Mitchell Santner, who will wear the captain's hat in the first Test.
As far as Zimbabwe is concerned, the Craig Ervine-led side would want to put their best foot forward and give a strong account of what this team is capable of in their home conditions.
Zimbabwe would like to make full use of the opportunity that they are getting to play a significant number of Test matches this year.
New Zealand would like to test their bench strength in the series, as it is not a part of the ongoing WTC cycle, which might prompt them to give chances to as many players as possible, which the Black Caps are known for.
Conclusion
Zimbabwe would hope to identify its strongest playing XI for the first Test against New Zealand and deliver a solid performance in the series opener.
New Zealand, on the other hand, would want their captain and other senior players to step up to guide what is a relatively young side to a win.
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