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2nd test: New Zealand dominates 1st day vs Zimbabwe

Last Updated Aug 6, 2016 at 9:00 am MDT

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe – New Zealand took control of the second test after reaching 206-1 against Zimbabwe at tea on the first day at Queens Sports Club.

New Zealand’s charge was led by openers Martin Guptil (87) and Tom Latham (78 not out). They put together 169 runs for the first wicket before Guptil fell leg before wicket to seamer Donald Tiripano, after blasting 11 boundaries and one six.

Captain Kane Williamson (30 not out) joined Latham and the two kept up the momentum as Zimbabwe struggled on a pitch that offered little assistance to the six bowlers used so far by the hosts.

New Zealand leads the two-match series 1-0 after winning the first test at the same venue by an innings and 117 runs.

There were anti-government protests inside the ground, which led to human rights activist Jenni Williams being arrested during the first session of the day.