Read the highlights of New Zealand vs Zimbabwe 2nd ODI - 1996 Zimbabwe tour of New Zealand 3-match ODI series - The second One-Day International cricket match between New Zealand and Zimbabwe played at the Basin Reserve, Wellington on January 31, 1996.
Match Overview:
Dion Nash's three-wickets and A superb 70 from Stephen Fleming steers to New Zealand comfortable six-wicket victory over Zimbabwe and took an unassailable 2-0 lead to seal the series in a low-scoring second ODI.
In-Depth Match Highlights:
Zimbabwe scored 181-9 in 50 overs with top scorer by Grant Flower cracked a 48 off 90-balls - who fell two-run short of his half-century - including 6-fours.
Paul Strang blasted a unbeaten 28 off 23-balls including 4-fours with strike rate of 121.73, Stuart Carlisle cracked a 28 off 61-balls included two boundaries and Heath Streak scored 15 off 37-balls contained a boundary.
New Zealand best bowler by Dion Nash picked up 3-wickets for 30-runs in 10-overs including a maiden with economy rate of 3, Gavin Larsen picked up 1-wicket for 14-runs in 10-overs included five maidens with economy rate of 1.40 and Danny Morrison took one-wicket.
New Zealand chase down the target of 182, finishing at 184 for 4 in 39.3 overs with top scorer by Stephen Fleming struck 70 off 101-balls, Roger Twose cracked a 41 off 77-balls including 4-fours.
Adam Parore blasted a unbeaten 25 off 19-balls including 3-fours & a six with strike rate of 131.57 and Nathan Astle scored 18 off 27-balls contained a boundary.
Zimbabwe best bowler by Heath Streak captured two-wickets and one for Craig Evans - Guy Whittall.
Stephen Fleming named Player of the match for his match-winning superb 70 off facing 101-balls including 10-fours.
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