BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe -- Zimbabwe is facing a big defeat in its first test against New Zealand in almost nine years. New Zealand dismantled the home team’s top-order for the second time as Zimbabwe slumped to 114-6 at lunch on Day 3 – still needing 44 runs to avoid an innings defeat.

The New Zealand cricket team has beaten Zimbabwe in the 1st Test held at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. Zimbabwe, who elected to bat first, posted 149 in the 1st innings. The Kiwis responded by scoring 307 runs. In the 3rd innings, Zimbabwe were brushed aside for 165. New Zealand (8/1) chased down the 8-run target after tea on Day 3. Here's more.

Daryl Mitchell hit 80 as New Zealand took a first innings lead of 158 runs before claiming two late wickets on the second day of the first Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Thursday. Zimbabwe were 31 for two at the close,