Zimbabwe vs New Zealand, Only T20I - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Series: New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe, 2015 Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare Date & Time: Aug 09, 01:00 PM LOCAL

Zimbabwe might have lost the ODI series 2-1 but T20Is offer a different platform. Not long ago, Zimbabwe drew the two-match T20I series against India with a solid win in the second game and they would be looking forward to make sure they finish the series on a victorious note against New Zealand as well. Zimbabwe's main problem has been their inconsistent batting - something they would like to address in this format. On the other hand, New Zealand, have a balanced side and after recovering from the setback they recieved in the first ODIs, the Kiwis will be hoping they continue their momentum.

We'll find out soon what happens at the toss and what playing combinations the teams choose. Don't go anywhere...

A solid bowling performance after putting up an intimidating 198, helped the tourists win the only T20I against Zimbabwe by 80 runs.

Adam Milne and Mitchell McClenaghan bowled with a good burst of pace to trouble the opposition ranks and made key breakthroughs. James Neesham, Ish Sodhi and Nathan McCullum were also among the wickets. Zimbabwe never seemed to be in the game after losing early wickets. Only Craig Ervine played a handy knock. New Zealand were also very good in the field.

New Zealand can head home happy. This was a very good performance on the tour after losing the first ODI.

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Zim 68/5 in 13 overs. 131 runs from 42 balls.Dire straits!

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Regis Chakabva was out to a nasty bumper from Adam Milne. He spotted it late, tried to duck down but could not get his bat out of the way in time as he was looking to ramp it over third man. In the end, he offered a catch to the keeper, who dived to his right and hung onto a good low catch.

Although Zimbabwe managed to bring up 100, with too much to do and batsmen taking risks, they lost Graeme Cremer two overs later. He edgef the pull and Neesham, who was at mid-wicket, ran to his right, dived full length across and took a one-handed stunner.