After the completion of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025, the action now shifts to the 2-Test match series between Zimbabwe and New Zealand. The Kiwis are overwhelming favourites ahead of this series and would be looking to cash in on this and win the series.
Zimbabwe need to produce some special and memorable performances in order to leave an impact in this series. The likes of Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Craig Ervine and Blessing Muzarabani need to step up and produce stellar efforts.
New Zealand have named a fairly strong squad and the likes of Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Matt Henry, William O’Rourkee and Mitchell Santner will be the key players to watch out for.
Tom Latham has been ruled out of the 1st Test because of a shoulder injury and Santner will fill in the duties as a skipper.
In this article, we take a look at the top 3 players to watch out for in the ZIM vs NZ Test Series 2025:
1. Sean Williams (Zimbabwe)
38-year-old Sean Williams is one of the most experienced campaigners of Zimbabwe and he will be playing a key role in this clash. Williams can contribute with the bat and with the ball and can be a vital cog in the wheels of Zimbabwe,
Williams has mustered 1875 runs in Tests and has bagged 25 wickets and can be an asset for Zimbabwe.
2. Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand)
Rachin Ravindra is an asset for New Zealand and has the ability to perform exceedingly well with the bat and with the ball. The youngster needs to play an important role as an anchor in the absence of former skipper, Kane Williamson.
He has amassed 1057 runs in Tests and can play marathon knocks in Test cricket.
3. Matt Henry (New Zealand)
Matt Henry is a wicket-taking machine for New Zealand and has 120 wickets in this format. Henry has the ability to set the tone early and can pick up wickets at regular intervals.
Zimbabwe need to bat out of their skins if they are to wade past the threat of Matt Henry in this ZIM vs NZ Test Series.
