New Zealand will play two Tests against Zimbabwe from July 30. Here are the complete squads for the ZIM vs NZ Test series, including injury updates and replacement news.
When will the ZIM vs NZ 2025 Tests be played?
This is the first time the two sides will play a Test since 2016, when New Zealand won 2-0. The first Test will be played between July 30 and August 3, followed by the second Test between August 7 and 11. Both matches will be played at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, with days starting from 10:00 am local time.
Zimbabwe and New Zealand last played Test cricket nine years ago at Queens Sports Club, where the visitors dominated the series. In 2025, they will meet again at the same venue with the first Test scheduled from 30 July to 3 August, and the second from 7 to 11 August.… pic.twitter.com/Iffv4bT6GZ
— Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) July 23, 2025
ZIM vs NZ 2025 Tests: Team news
For Zimbabwe, Ben Curran and Brian Bennett have returned from injury layoffs. Meanwhile, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Prince Masvaure, Wessly Madhevere, and Kundai Matigimu have been left out. In a major update, veteran Brendan Taylor, whose three-and-a-half-year ban for breaching the ICC's anti-corruption code ended on July 25, could reportedly be added to the Test squad.
New Zealand have handed fast bowler Matt Fisher his maiden call-up. He will bolster the pace department, which includes Nathan Smith, Will O’Rourke, and Jacob Duffy. Ben Sears, meanwhile, was not selected as he recovers from a side injury.
Kane Williamson and Kyle Jamieson have made themselves available, while Michael Bracewell has been added as a replacement for the injured Glenn Phillips in the first Test. This marks Bracewell’s return to the red-ball squad for the first time since 2023.
ZIM vs NZ 2025 Tests: Full squads
Zimbabwe
Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Ben Curran, Trevor Gwandu, Roy Kaia, Tanunurwa Makoni, Clive Madande, Vincent Masekesa, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri, Sikandar Raza, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Nicholas Welch, Sean Williams
New Zealand
Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Will O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Michael Bracewell, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Nathan Smith, Will Young
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