- By Namrata Vijay
- Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:38 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
ZIM vs NZ 2nd Test Dream Predicted XI, Fantasy Team For Captain, Vice-Captain: Zimbabwe will lock horns with New Zealand during the second and the last Test match, from August 7, and will try to level the series. The host have received a huge boost with the return of senior wickek-keeper batter Brendon Taylor, who would be making a comeback to the national side after making a comeback from a 3.5-year ban as he couldn't report spot fixing. Taylor's presence will strengthen their batting order for Zimbabwe, as even after playing in almost 10 Test matches this year, they have failed to live up to the expectations.
At the same time, the visitors are also witnessing their players getting injured one by one. This began with Glenn Phillips, and then Captain Tom Latham also joined him. He won't be playing in the second Test as well. Besides them, fast bowler Nathan Smith and Will O'Rourke have also been ruled out, and they will have to pick their playing XI from the other players. The Kiwis have revealed that Jacob Duffy would be playing in his debut match, and Ajaz Patel too would be making a comeback and would be replacing Michael Bracewell, who was released from the side as he would be participating in the Hundred.
The host batted first during the series opener but failed to post a mammoth target. If they do bat first again, then they will try to bounce back and work on their weaknesses and pile pressure on a depleted New Zealand side.
Toss- The toss for the second Test would be held at 1:00 p.m. IST.
Date- August 7, Thursday
Venue- Queen Sports Club, Bulawayo
ZIM vs NZ 2nd Test Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Devon Conway
Batters: Daryl Mitchell, Sean Williams, Brian Benett, Craig Ervine, Will Young
All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, Sikandar Raza, Rachin Ravinra
Bowlers: Blessing Muzrabani
Captain: Matt Henry
Vice-captain: Devon Conway
ZIM vs NZ 2nd Test Predicted Playing XIs:
Zimbabwe Playing 11: Ben Curran, Nicholas Welch, Sean Williams, Craig Ervine ©, Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, Tafadzwa Tsiga (wk), Newman Nyamhuri, Blessing Muzarabani, Vincent Masekesa, Wellington Masakadza.
New Zealand Playing 11: Will Young, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Tom Blundell (wk), Mitchell Santner ©, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes
Where to watch the Zimbabwe national cricket team vs the New Zealand cricket team
The 2nd Test between Zimbabwe and New Zealand would be live-streamed on the FanCode app.