Late strikes keep New Zealand on course for victory

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Zimbabwe 362 (Ervine 146, Sodhi 3-60) & 58 for 3 (Mawoyo 31, Southee 2-18) need another 329 runs to beat New Zealand 582 for 4 decl. and 118 for 2 (Williamson 68*, Taylor 67*) Scorecard and ball-by-ball details

New Zealand have 90 overs to take seven wickets after they set Zimbabwe a target of 387 runs in a contest that bears an uncanny resemblance to the one these teams tussled in five years ago at the same venue.

Then, Zimbabwe went into the final day having lost two wickets. This time, they are another man down and without Brendan Taylor or Tatenda Taibu. Worse, the men who will bat in their places are both carrying niggles. Craig Ervine was hit on the knee during his first innings 146 while Prince Masvaure sprained his ankle during Tuesday morning’s warm-ups. …

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