First Test, Day 1, close of play report
After two sessions of dour batting, which left Zimbabwe at 105 for two attea after 69 overs, the batsmen began to come to life after the break, withAndy Flower leading the way in an all too brief cameo
12/09Result
1st Test, New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe at Bulawayo, Sep 12-16 2000
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![Zimbabwe]( "Zimbabwe")
350 & 119 -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
338 & 132/3 (45.4 ov)
Player of the Match
12/09Result
1st Test, New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe at Bulawayo, Sep 12-16 2000
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![Zimbabwe]( "Zimbabwe")
350 & 119 -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
338 & 132/3 (45.4 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Kiwis produce chance almost out of nothing
It may have been headed for the gold medal as the dullest Test match of the year, but New Zealand's fightback with both the bat and ball may yet produce one of the more exciting finishes
Interview with Heath Streak
John Ward (JW): Heath, first of all how did Zimbabweprepare for this series against New Zealand
Interview with Alistair Campbell
John Ward (JW): Al, it must feel good to get the runsflowing in Test cricket again, but I suppose there must bethe disappointment of missing a century today [he scored88]
First Test, Day 2, close of play report
Zimbabwe's first innings total of 350 at tea on the second day, off 175.2overs, was overall a laborious effort, with occasional bright intervals
Accomplished start for Kiwi tourists in Bulawayo
So slow was Zimbabwe's progress on day one of the first Test with New Zealand, there is only one way the Test can be won by the tourists
Third day will tell all for Kiwis
Just how expensive will Zimbabwe's last 50 runs prove in New Zealand's bid to win the first Test in Bulawayo
Opportunity lost as Strang takes over
Nathan Astle's 'dismissal' said it all about New Zealand's first innings on day three in the first Test against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo
Interview with Alistair Campbell
As Zimbabwe struggle to save the First Test against New Zealand, Alistair Campbell carried most of the responsibility as he goes into the final day on 45 not out
Kiwi cricketers produce last day gold medal effort
Too often in New Zealand's cricket history sides have got themselves into winning positions only to fail ram the advantage home
New Zealand strolled comfortably to a seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe
New Zealand strolled comfortably to a seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwejust before tea on the final day after breaking the back and the spirit ofthe home team's batting in the first 45 minutes of play
Delay likely in naming of New Zealand Test side
New Zealand's Test side to play in South Africa will not be named tomorrow (Wednesday) as originally scheduled
Zimbabwean called for throwing in New Zealand Test victory
New Zealand has beaten home side Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the FirstTest, played at Bulawayo - but not before Zimbabwean Grant Flower wasno-balled for his bowling action
Zimbabwe top order stumble to leave first Test against New Zealand delicately poised
Some superb cricket from New Zealand on the fourth day has put them in a position potentially to beat Zimbabwe on the final day
Hadlee pleased with execution of Test win
The man who played in 22 of New Zealand's Test cricket victories was pleased with the way the Black Caps provided him with a first up win as convener of the national selection panel
Horne leads New Zealand reply on third day of First Test
In an absorbing third day's play, some fine leg-spin bowling by Paul Strang,who took six wickets on his return to Test cricket, gave Zimbabwe a clearadvantage during the afternoon session
Top Adelaide doctor to assess Vettori
Injured left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori is being sent to an Adelaide specialist in cricketers' back injuries by New Zealand Cricket
Media Release on Grant Flower
Umpire Darrell Hair called Grant Flower for throwing in breach of Law 24 of the ICC Standard Playing Conditions
Vettori to be assessed on Tuesday
Injured New Zealand left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori will have his latest back injury assessed in Christchurch on Tuesday
1st Test, Zimbabwe v New Zealand, Statistical highlights
It was the 1510th Test in cricket history
Stress crack in back sidelines Vettori
New Zealand's worst spin bowling fears have materialised
Fleming on the brink of New Zealand cricket history
Stephen Fleming goes into the second Test against Zimbabwe on Tuesday on the brink of becoming New Zealand's most successful Test captain