New Zealand bowlers deliver 259-run win

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New Zealanders 345 for 7 dec. (Guptill 74, Aliseni 2-31) & 201 for 7 dec. (Santner 51, Williamson 49) beat Zimbabwe A 114 (Williams 55, Sodhi 4-18) & 173 (Chakabva 48, Williams 46, Southee 2-15) by 259 runsScorecard

The New Zealanders allayed coach Mike Hesson’s fear that taking 20 wickets in Zimbabwean conditions would be tough as they bowled the A side out twice in two days to claim a resounding 259-run win in the three-day warm-up match. Not only did the New Zealanders’ attack manage to run through their opposition, but they also ensured they were not bowled out in either innings to sound a warning about the difficulties the hosts may face in the two-Tests series.

After running through Zimbabwe A on the second day, the New Zealanders resumed their innings on 154 for 4 on the third morning. Captain Kane …

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