New Zealand wrapped up their tour of Zimbabwe in dominant fashion, clinching a 2-0 Test series sweep with a record-breaking victory in Bulawayo. The second Test ended in just three days, with the visitors winning by an innings and 359 runs — their largest-ever margin in Test cricket.

The win ranks as the third-biggest innings victory in Test history, behind only England’s 1938 triumph over Australia (innings and 579 runs) and Australia’s 2002 demolition of South Africa (innings and 360 runs).

🏏 Batting Blitz Sets Up Crushing Win

New Zealand’s batting unit laid the foundation with a commanding performance, piling on a massive lead of 476 runs. Centuries from Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, and Henry Nicholls lit up the scoreboard, leaving Zimbabwe with a mountain to climb.

🔥 Bowling Brilliance Seals the Deal

The bowlers wasted no time in finishing the job. Debutant Zakary Foulkes impressed with figures of 5/37 in the second innings, while Matt Henry continued his red-hot form, ending the series with 16 wickets at a stunning average of 9.12. Henry had already bagged a five-wicket haul in the first innings of the match.

🏆 Series Recap

Led by stand-in skipper Mitchell Santner, the Black Caps had taken the first Test by nine wickets, and followed it up with this emphatic win to complete the clean sweep.

Before the Test series, New Zealand also dominated the T20I triangular series featuring Zimbabwe and South Africa. They remained unbeaten throughout and edged out the Proteas in a thrilling final by just three runs.

📊 All-Time Biggest Test Wins (By Innings)