Black Caps in Bulawayo: NZ vs ZIM 2025 – Live Stream, Squads & Fixture Guide
Black Caps in Bulawayo: NZ vs ZIM 2025 – Live Stream, Squads & Fixture Guide
Series Overview & Fixtures
Tour Dates: July 30 → August 11, 2025
Format: Two Test matches
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Match Schedule (Local & GMT Times)
Match
Date
Local Time (Bulawayo)
GMT / IST Time
1st Test
July 30, 2025
10:00 AM local
08:00 GMT / 1:30 PM IST*
2nd Test
August 7, 2025
10:00 AM local
08:00 GMT / 1:30 PM IST*
*FanCode lists start at 8:00 AM IST; may reflect broadcaster’s feed time conversion.
Squads
New Zealand (Black Caps)
Captain: Tom Latham
Key players: Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young (batters); Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Ajaz Patel, Michael Bracewell and Daryl Mitchell (all‑rounders/bowlers)
Zimbabwe (Chevrons)
Captain: Craig Ervine
Main lineup: Clive Madande (wk), Roy Kaia, Ben Curran, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Tanaka Chivanga, Vincent Masekesa, Trevor Gwandu, Nick Welch
Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
India
Streaming: Can be watched live exclusively on FanCode (app & website)
TV: No television broadcast in India
Zimbabwe
TV: ZTN Prime / ZTN Zimbabwe
Streaming: Likely via DStv or local platforms
New Zealand
Streaming: TVNZ+
TV: TVNZ 1; possibly Sky Sport NZ depending on rights
Pakistan, Bangladesh, UK, Rest of the World
Pakistan: Tapmad
Bangladesh: T Sports
UK: TNT Sports
Other global viewers: ICC TV website or designated broadcasters
How to Watch & Time Conversions
FanCode (India): Stream both Tests live; no TV telecast available in India
Local Zimbabwe broadcast: ZTN Prime/TV; streaming through DStv app
New Zealand era viewers: Watch via TVNZ+ or TVNZ 1
Global streaming: ICC TV or respective broadcast partners, including TNT Sports in UK etc.
Why This Series Matters
This marks New Zealand’s first Test series in Zimbabwe since 2016, when they had secured a 2‑0 whitewash
Zimbabwe have made four squad changes, including bringing in Ben Curran, Sikandar Raza, Roy Kaia, Tanunurwa Makoni, replacing four names from their previous Test squad
New Zealand’s mix of experience and depth (with Santner, Conway, Duffy, Patel, Bracewell) gives them a strong edge.
Bottom Line
The Test series kicks off July 30, 2025, with New Zealand and Zimbabwe facing off over two matches in Bulawayo.
Fans in India can only stream via FanCode; there’s no TV coverage locally.
Check local broadcasters like TVNZ+, ZTN Prime, or ICC TV depending on your country.
New Zealand squad features top talent; Zimbabwe have reshuffled their side, aiming for stronger competition.
Key Reminders
All starts are listed in local Bulawayo time (10 AM), GMT and Indian IST depending on broadcast platforms.
No TV telecast in India—FanCode is your sole viewing option.
Stay updated via the FanCode app or ICC website for live scores, stats and commentary.