Zimbabwe announce 16-man squad for Test series against New Zealand

BULAWAYO – Zimbabwe Cricket has named a 16-man squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand, set to be played at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.

The first Test is scheduled from 30 July to 3 August, followed by the second from 7 to 11 August 2025.

There are four changes to the side that featured in the recent Test series against South Africa.

Ben Curran, who missed that series due to a hand fracture, returns after regaining full fitness.

He is joined in the squad by Sikandar Raza, Roy Kaia, and Tanunurwa Makoni.

Making way are Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Prince Masvaure, Wessly Madhevere, and Kundai Matigimu.

In a further boost, Brian Bennett returns to the squad after missing part of the South Africa series due to a concussion.

Consequently, Dion Myers, who had been called up as cover, has been omitted.

Craig Ervine will continue to lead the side, with veteran campaigners Sean Williams and Blessing Muzarabani offering experience and strength in the batting and bowling departments, respectively.

This series marks the first Test meeting between Zimbabwe and New Zealand since July–August 2016, when the visitors secured a 2-0 series win at the same venue in Bulawayo.

Zimbabwe squad

Craig Ervine (Captain), Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Ben Curran, Trevor Gwandu, Roy Kaia, Tanunurwa Makoni, Clive Madande, Vincent Masekesa, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri, Sikandar Raza, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Nicholas Welch, Sean Williams