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    "title": "Fantasy Preview: ZIM vs NZ, 1st Test \u2013 Dream11 Picks, Playing XI & Pitch Report",
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    "excerpt": "The first test between Zimbabwe and New Zealand will be played at Queens Sports Club which will start on Wednesday.",
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    "editor1": "<p><strong>ZIM vs NZ 1st Test<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Dream11<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Prediction<\/strong>:&nbsp;Zimbabwe are ready to face New Zealand for two test matches at home. The action starts on Thursday with the first test taking place at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo at 1:30 PM. The match will be played from July 30 to August 3.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>New Zealand will miss captain Tom Latham, who has an injured shoulder. As a result, Mitchell Santner is leading the Black Caps in the first test. Zimbabwe have called Sikandar Raza and will hope he can produce some magic for them. It is expected to be a good game, which is not part of the ongoing World Test Championship 2025-27.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"><strong>ZIM vs NZ: Match Details<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Date<\/strong>: July 30 (Wednesday) - August 3 (Sunday)<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Time<\/strong>: 1:30 AM IST<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Venue<\/strong>: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>ZIM vs NZ: Live Streaming Details<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p>The live telecast of the Test series is not available on Indian cable channels. FanCode still gives the option to watch the live stream of this match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>ZIM vs NZ: Head-to-Head in Test<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Total<\/strong> <strong>Matches<\/strong>: 17<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Zimbabwe<\/strong>: 0<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>New Zealand<\/strong>: 11<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>No<\/strong> <strong>Result<\/strong>: 6<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>ZIM vs NZ: Ground Pitch Report<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p>The wicket in Bulawayo is slightly in favor of the batters. The surface is slow and will get even slower with time. Bowlers will be in the game throughout. There might be some uneven bounce, which can create a challenge in shot-making.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>ZIM vs NZ: Possible XI<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zimbabwe<\/strong>: Sean Williams, Nick Welch, Craig Ervine (captain), Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza, Clive Madande (wicket-keeper), Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza, Tanaka Chivanga, Vincent Masekesa, Trevor Gwandu<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>New Zealand:&nbsp;<\/strong>Will Young, Devon Conway (wicket-keeper), Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner (Captain), Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, William O&rsquo;Rourke<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>ZIM vs NZ: Dream11 Team<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Wicket<\/strong>-<strong>keeper<\/strong>: Devon Conway<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Batters<\/strong>: Sean Williams, Daryl Mitchell, Craig Ervine, Will Young<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>All<\/strong>-<strong>rounders<\/strong>: Sikandar Raza (Captain), Mitchell Santner, Brian Bennett, Rachin Ravindra (Vice Captain)<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Bowler<\/strong>: Matt Henry, Wellington Masakadza<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Dream11<\/strong> <strong>Prediction<\/strong>: The current form is totally against West Indies, and they have not been able to perform as a team. That is why we back Australia to win this contest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>ZIM vs NZ 1st Test Dream11 Prediction, ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Today Match ZIM vs NZ, ZIM vs NZ Prediction, ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Team, Fantasy Cricket Tips, ZIM vs NZ Pitch Report, Today Match Prediction, Today Cricket Match, Dream11 Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update of the match between Zimbabwe vs New Zealand<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/live-cricket-score\">LIVE Cricket Score<\/a><\/h5><p><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong>: The fantasy team is purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your Dream11 team.<\/p>\r\n",
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