ZIM vs NZ HIGHLIGHTS, Tri-Nation T20 series: New Zealand cruise to 8-wicket win against Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand HIGHLIGHTS: The Kiwis maintain their 100% record as they chased down a modest 121 within 14 overs on the day.

7:21 PM

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Kiwis race to the total!

A convincing 8-wicket victory by New Zealand as Daryll Mitchell and Devon Conway race to the the modest 121-run total in just 13.5 overs on the day.

6:33 PM

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: NZ 19/1 after 4 overs!

New Zealand have lost one wicket in the powerplay so far with the score at 19/1 after 4 overs. With Conway and Ravindra at the crease, the Kiwis can go through the innings comfortabley still with just 102 runs to win now.

6:14 PM

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 2nd innings begins!

The second has begun with openers Tim Seifert and Devon Conway on the crease for New Zealand.

5:54 PM

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Zimbabwe set 121-run target for the Kiwis!

Zimbabwe have been restricted to 120/7 in their 20 overs as the Kiwis have a modest total to chase down in the 2nd innings.

5:40 PM

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Musekiwa departs!

Henry with another wicket as Musekiwa is sent back after being caught out at mid-wicket.

5:28 PM

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Bracewell strikes!

Michael Bracewell strikes as Ryan Burl goes for 12. Caught deep backward point.

5:21 PM

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Wesley departs!

After 12.1 overs, Zimbabwe are at 71/3 with opener Wessly getting dismissed by Milne. Skipepr Sikandar Raza still at the crease and would have ttake onus now. They would have to up the ante if they are to post a strong total. However, NZ spinners are right on top of their game at the moment.

5:10 PM

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Ravindra gets Madande!

Madande gets stumped out courtesy of Rachin Ravindra's delivery who takes the second wicket for NZ.

5:08 PM

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 6 runs from the over!

Over Summary 1 0 3 0 1 1; ZIM 57/1 after 9 overs; Wessly Madhevere 28 (24) Madande 7 (12)

 

Sananter continues the attack and concedes 6 runs from the over.

5:03 PM

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 9 runs from the over!

Over Summary 2 0 0 2 4 1; ZIM 51/1 after 8 overs; Wessly Madhevere 26 (21) Madande 3 (7)

 

Bracewell into the attack and concedes 9 runs from the over

4:59 PM

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 3 runs from the over!

Over Summary 0 1 0 0 2 0; ZIM 42/1 after 7 overs; Wessly Madhevere 17 (15) Madande 3 (7)

 

Santner into the attack and concedes 3 runs from the over.

4:56 PM

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 3 runs from the over!

Over Summary 1 W 1 1 0 0; ZIM 39/1 after 6 overs; Wessly Madhevere 16 (13) Madande 1 (3)

 

Henry continues the attack and concedes 3 runs from the over.

4:53 PM

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Brian Benett departs!

Opener Brian Benett loses his wicket as as henry gets the breakthrough. Caught at mid-wicket.

4:50 PM

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 6 runs from the over!

Over Summary 1 1 4 0 0 0; ZIM 36/0 after 5 overs; Wessly Madhevere 14 (11) Brian Benett 21 (19)

 

Milne continues the attack and concedes 6 runs from the over.

4:46 PM

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 6 runs from the over!

Over Summary 0 0 wd 0 2 3 0; ZIM 30/0 after 4 overs; Wessly Madhevere 13 (10) Brian Benett 16 (14)

 

Duffy continues the attack

 

Ball 6 - He ends the over wth a block.

 

Ball 5 - He skies it again to take 3 runs this time behind the keeper.

 

Ball 4 - He takes a couple of runs towards back point.

 

Ball 3 - A wide ball is followed by a dot ball

 

Ball 2 - Duffy beats Brian outside off stump again.

 

Ball 1 - Brian leaves the first one outside off stump.

4:41 PM

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Brian hits big this time!

Over Summary 0 0 2 0 6 1; ZIM 24/0 after 3 overs; Wessly Madhevere 13 (9) Brian Benett 11 (9)

 

Milne comes into the attack

 

Ball 6 - He ends the over with a single towards mid-wicket.

 

Ball 5 - He has dispatched it for a SIX over mid-wicket this time.

 

Ball 4 - Dot ball

 

Ball 3 - 2 runs taken by Brina towards mid-wicket.

 

Ball 2 - Another attempt to hit it towards the covers but the opener misses it.

 

Ball 1 - Brian with a swing and a miss.

4:37 PM

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 4 runs from the over!

Over Summary 1 1 0 1 1 0; ZIM 15/0 after 2 overs; Wessly Madhevere 13 (9) Brian Benett 2 (3)

 

Jacob Duffy comes into the attack

 

Ball 6 - Wessly ends the over with a swing and a miss.

 

Ball 5 - Brian skies it towards deep square but it falls safe. 1 run

 

Ball 4 - He A quick single towards mid on this time.

 

Ball 3 - Wessly tries to hit one out of the ground as he comes down the track Swing and a miss in the end.

 

Ball 2 - Brian gets off the mark with a single towards cover.

 

Ball 1 - Wessly catches the outside edge of the bat that runs towards back point. 1 run.

4:33 PM

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Good start for the hosts!

Over Summary 4 0 2 4 1 0; ZIM 11/0 after 1 over; Wessly Madhevere 11 (5) Brian Benett 0 (1)

 

Matt Henry begins the attack

 

Ball 6 - Brian ends the over with a block

 

Ball 5 - Pulled away this time towards square for a single.

 

Ball 4 - He gets down the track and flicks it over backward sq. leg this time for another boundary.

 

Ball 3 - The opener flicks it towards backward sq. leg as he gets a couple of runs this time.

 

Ball 2 - He drives towards cover but straight to the fielder.

 

Ball 1 - Wessley gets off the mark with a flick through fine leg for a FOUR.

4:12 PM

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE UPDATES: Playing 11 for both sides!

We are almost 15 minutes away from the first ball today as the Kiwis would look to restrict the hosts

Zimbabwe playing 11:  Brian Bennett, Wessly Madhevere, Clive Madande/ Tafadzwa Tsiga (wk), Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tinotenda Maposa/ Tony Munyonga, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu

 

New Zealand playing 11:  Tim Seifert(w), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy to a low total on the day. 

4:03 PM

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE UPDATES: New Zealand wins the toss!

NZ skipper Mitchell Santner has won the toss and decided to bowl first against hosts Zimbabwe today.

3:44 PM

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE UPDATES: Toss to take place soon!

We are less than 15 minutes away from the coin toss to take place as the anticiaption builds up among the crowd who are looking forward to see their team do well today.

3:33 PM

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE UPDATES: Kiwis eyeing back-to-back wins!

Mitchell Santner and co. look to bag consecutive wins after a morale boosting victory against South Africa last time around. Hosts Zimbabwe would be hoping for an upset today in front of the home crowd.

3:16 PM

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE UPDATES: Hosts in action today!

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of match number 3 of the tri-series between Zimbabwe, New Zealand and South Africa. Today's clash will see the hosts Zimbabwe take on New Zealand at the Harare Sports Club. Coin toss to take place at 4 PM IST.