Gone in three days

New Zealand, who had dominated the first two days, resumed on their overnight 454-7 but were dismissed in the 12th over of the day8217;s play. Nathan Astle underpinned the innings with 128 and fast bowler Heath Streak took 4-73.

Zimbabwe made a poor start to their second innings but Taylor and Hamilton Masakadza shared 50 in a brisk stand for the third wicket before the home team collapsed once again.

Zimbabwe8217;s fourth successive test defeat loomed large when Taylor and captain Tatenda Taibu were both removed with the score on 146.

The match ended when Christopher Mpofu was run out for three by Vettori8217;s throw from deep midwicket after he aborted a second run with Mahwire focused on celebrating his half-century.

Brief scores:

: 231 T.Taibu 76; S.Bond 6-51 and 207 B.Taylor 77, H.Masakadza 28, B.Mahwire 50 n.o, Bond 4-48, Vettori 3-66 lost to New Zealand: 484.