Special Bets on the Zimbabwe vs New Zealand, 2nd Test Match 2025

The Zimbabwe vs New Zealand 2nd Test match is scheduled to begin on 7th August at the Queens Sports Club. In the first Test match, New Zealand scored a comfortable win by 9 wickets and gained an advantage in the series.

Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat first, and the decision worked against the hosts. Their top order was decimated early, and the whole team went back to the pavilion at a score of 149 runs. Skipper Craig Ervine was the leading run-scorer, but that was not enough to help the team dominate the match.

For New Zealand, Matt Henry and Nathan Smith were the leading wicket-takers. Their fine pace took away the pressure from the Kiwis' batting unit. Devon Conway and Will Young gave the team a solid start from the top order. Daryl Mitchell pushed the overall score and helped the team gain an advantage over the opposition.

Blessing Muzarabani and Tanaka Chivanga were the top wicket-takers for Zimbabwe. In the 2nd inning, the top order was again a failure. It was Sean Williams and Craig Ervine in the middle order who handled the situation well. However, it was not enough to score a big lead against New Zealand.

Skipper Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, and Will O’Rourke were the top bowlers for New Zealand. Out of the three, Matt Henry will have the top odds on betting sites online for the 2nd Test.

In this article, we bring you special bets and cricket betting tips for free for the ZIM vs NZ 2nd Test match.

Player Props 

Devon Conway Total Runs Over 39.5 in 1st Innings @ 1.85 (Jackbit)

In the ZIM vs NZ 1st Test match, Devon Conway came out as the leading run-scorer. He managed to score 88 off 170 balls at a strike rate of 51.76. Overall, he scored 92 runs in 2 innings at an average of 46 and a strike rate of 52.27.

In his entire career, Devon Conway has been part of 28 Tests, and he has collected 1928 runs at an average of 37.07 and a strike rate of 51.55.

For the 2nd Test, I will go with Devon Conway scoring over 39.5 runs with odds of 1.85 at Jackbit.

Devon Conway - 1st Test vs ZIM

Devon Conway - Career Test Stats

Team runs at the fall of 1st wicket - Battery Bet
 

Zimbabwe had a poor start in both innings from their top order. Their first 3 wickets fell at a small score of 31 runs in the first innings, and in the 2nd inning, their first 3 wickets fell for a score of 34 runs. It is not a good sign for the team, and they might face the same situation again in the 2nd Test.

New Zealand had a solid start to the match, where their top order did a fine job. In the first inning, New Zealand lost their first wicket at a score of 92 runs, and that is a good sign. The visitors have a good combination of batters at the top who are experienced and can score runs in any situation.

Zimbabwe has Brian Bennett and Ben Curran as their opening partnership. Brian Bennet carries an average of 31.25 in the Test this year, whereas Ben Curran has an average of 22.08. New Zealand has Will Young and Devon Conway at the top. Will Young carries an average of 41, and Conway has an average of 46 in red-ball format this year.

We suggest betting on New Zealand to lose their first wicket after scoring 37.5 runs at the Batery betting app.

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Top Batter Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is coming up after a loss, and the primary reason for their loss in the 1st Test was their batting unit. Their top order was a complete failure, and the pressure of scoring runs was on the middle order.

Sean Williams 2nd highest run-scorer in the Test format in 2025. He has collected 628 runs in 7 Test fixtures at an average of 48.30 and a strike rate of 75.66. Craig Ervine is following him with 432 runs in 7 matches at an average of 30.85 and a strike rate of 44.90.

I suggest Sean Williams and Craig Ervine as the safest bets. Brian Bennet is going to be a risky bet.

Our Prediction

Bet on Sean Williams (Safe Bet), Bet on Brian Bennet (Punt bet)

Top Batter New Zealand

New Zealand has done well with their batting lineup. However, they have a vulnerable middle order that is still not performing at its best. In the first Test, Devon Conway was the leading run-scorer for the team. Kane Williamson is not part of the squad, and hence Rachin Ravindra will be the key player for the team.

In 2024, Rachin Ravindra was able to score 984 runs in 12 Test matches at an average of 42.78 and a strike rate of 60.14. Will Young is another batter who can control the match in partnership with Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra.

We suggest Devon Conway will be the safest bet, and Will Young will be a risky bet.

Our Prediction

Bet on Devon Conway (Safe Bet), Bet on Will Young (Risky Bet)

Top Bowler Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe has a balanced bowling attack, but its bowlers have failed to control the run-rate of the opposition. Blessing Muzarabani is the leading wicket-taker with 6 wickets in 2 Tests at an economy of 2.70 in 2025.

Brian Bennet is following him with 5 wickets in 2 Test matches at an economy of 3.39. Their third key bowler will be Richard Ngarava, who has scalped 4 wickets in a single Test at an economy of 4.81 but he is not part of the series because of an injury.

I will pick a safe bet with Blessing Muzarabani. But Brian Bennet and Vincent Masekesa will be the risky bets.

Our Prediction

Bet on Blessing Muzarabani

Top Bowler New Zealand

New Zealand has Matt Henry, Will O’Rourke, Mitchell Santner, and Michael Bracewell in their bowling unit. Out of all, Matt Henry has come out as the most successful bowler in the first Test. He scalped a total of 9 wickets in 2 innings at an economy of 2.46. Matt Henry was the 3rd highest wicket-taker last year in the red-ball format with 48 wickets in 9 matches at an economy of 3.28.

Mitchell Santner is following him with 4 wickets in the previous match at an economy of 2.20. Will O’Rourke scalped 3 wickets at an economy of 2.34.

I will pick Matt Henry as the safest bet for New Zealand and Michael Bracewell as the riskiest bet for the 2nd fixture.

Our Prediction

Bet on Matt Henry

Best Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Predictions

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