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🔥 Devon Conway anchors chase with unbeaten half-century
Devon Conway starred with the bat as New Zealand continued their winning streak in the T20I tri-series, cruising past Zimbabwe by 8 wickets. Chasing a target of 121, Conway remained unbeaten on 59 off 40 balls, guiding the team to victory in just 13.5 overs. It was a confident and clinical knock that ensured New Zealand’s dominance in the series.
After an early loss, Conway combined with Rachin Ravindra (30 off 19) to put together a crucial second-wicket stand. The pair added 56 runs, setting the platform for a comfortable finish.
🎯 Devon Conway survives scare, accelerates at right time
The innings could have started differently had Blessing Muzarabani held onto a catch in the opening over. Conway offered a simple chance off Richard Ngarava, but was dropped — a costly miss for Zimbabwe. He made the most of the opportunity, stabilizing the innings early before attacking in the middle overs.
Conway shifted gears after Ravindra’s dismissal, taking on the Zimbabwe bowlers. He launched sixes off Ngarava and Sikandar Raza, raising his fifty in 34 balls. With Daryl Mitchell joining him, the pair saw New Zealand home, with Mitchell also hitting a six to bring the required runs into single digits. Conway eventually finished the chase with a boundary in the 14th over.
💥 Devon Conway finishes the job after bowlers restrict Zimbabwe
Before Conway’s composed chase, it was New Zealand’s bowlers who put the team in control. Matt Henry was the pick of the attack, finishing with figures of 3/26. Zimbabwe’s openers got off to a decent start, with Wessly Madhevere and Brian Bennett finding the boundary early, but they couldn’t sustain the momentum.
Madhevere top-scored with 36 off 32, while Bennett chipped in with 21. But New Zealand’s bowlers struck regularly. Adam Milne bowled Madhevere with a quick delivery. Then, spinners Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, and Michael Bracewell took over, choking the run flow. Ravindra got Clive Madande stumped, while Santner and Bracewell claimed key middle-order wickets.
As Zimbabwe struggled to accelerate, Henry returned to clean up the tail, removing Tashinga Musekiwa with a sharp bouncer. Despite a late partnership between Tony Munyonga and Tinotenda Maposa, Zimbabwe finished with a modest 120/7.
✅ All-round dominance from New Zealand
This was a complete performance from the Black Caps. Their bowlers executed well on a slightly slow pitch, and the top order — led by Devon Conway — chased the total down with ease. With two wins from two games, New Zealand are now well-placed in the T20I tri-series standings.
Conway’s knock was a reminder of his class — steady under pressure and explosive when needed. His timing, placement, and ability to find gaps stood out, and his presence ensured New Zealand never looked in trouble after Seifert’s early exit.
📊 Brief Scores
Zimbabwe: 120/7 in 20 overs
(Wessly Madhevere 36, Brian Bennett 21; Matt Henry 3/26, Rachin Ravindra 1/10)
New Zealand: 122/2 in 13.5 overs
(Devon Conway 59*, Rachin Ravindra 30; Blessing Muzarabani 1/27)
Result: New Zealand won by 8 wickets
