Ervine century halts New Zealand dominance

Ervine, a 30-year-old left-hander, was unbeaten on 115 after cracking 15 fours in 213 balls at Queens Sports Club to rescue the host from 185 for 5 at lunch on the third day in reply to New Zealand’s 582-4 declared.

Craig Ervine celebrates his century during the third day of the second test at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.

Craig Ervine scored his maiden test century and Peter Moor hit 71 on debut as Zimbabwe fought back in the second Test to reach 305 for 6 in its first innings at stumps on Monday and avoid the follow-on against New Zealand.

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Ervine, a 30-year-old left-hander, was unbeaten on 115 after cracking 15 fours in 213 balls at Queens Sports Club to rescue the host from 185 for 5 at lunch on the third day in reply to New Zealand’s 582-4 declared.

Moor gave Ervine solid support after lunch, showing no nerves in his first Test with composed stroke play, including 11 fours.

The pair shared a 148-run partnership for the sixth wicket before Moor was eventually caught by Martin Guptill at midwicket off legspinner Ish Sodhi (2-41).

New Zealand leads the two-test series 1-0.

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