Zimbabwe vs West Indies Result – 1st Test

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1st Test • West Indies tour of Zimbabwe

ZIM

379/9 d & 134/6 (54)

WI

447/6 d & 203/5 d (60)

Match Drawn

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End of over 54 (0 runs)

Wellington Masakadza 0 (36)

Tafadzwa Tsiga 24 (83)

ZIM 134/6

Gudakesh Motie 24-4-50-6

53.6

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Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza, no run

53.5

0

Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza, no run

53.4

0

Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza, no run

53.3

0

Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza, no run

53.2

0

Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza, no run

53.1

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Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza, no run

End of over 53 (6 runs)

Tafadzwa Tsiga 24 (83)

Wellington Masakadza 0 (30)

ZIM 134/6

Kyle Mayers 1-0-6-0

52.6

4

Kyle Mayers to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Four

52.5

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Kyle Mayers to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run

52.4

0

Kyle Mayers to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run

52.3

0

Kyle Mayers to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run

52.2

0

Kyle Mayers to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run

52.1

2

Kyle Mayers to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 2 runs

End of over 52 (1 runs)

Wellington Masakadza 0 (30)

Tafadzwa Tsiga 18 (77)

ZIM 128/6

Gudakesh Motie 23-4-50-5

51.6

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Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza, no run

51.5

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Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza, no run

51.4

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Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza, no run

51.3

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Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza, no run

51.2

0

Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza, no run

51.1

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Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run

End of over 51 (1 runs)

Wellington Masakadza 0 (25)

Tafadzwa Tsiga 17 (76)

ZIM 127/6

Kraigg Brathwaite 4-0-10-0

50.6

0

Kraigg Brathwaite to Wellington Masakadza, no run

50.5

0

Kraigg Brathwaite to Wellington Masakadza, no run

50.4

0

Kraigg Brathwaite to Wellington Masakadza, no run

50.3

0

Kraigg Brathwaite to Wellington Masakadza, no run

50.2

1

Kraigg Brathwaite to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run

50.1

0

Kraigg Brathwaite to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run

Match Summary

Zimbabwe and West Indies met in 1st Test of West Indies tour of Zimbabwe, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 52.6: Kyle Mayers to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Match Drawn), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

52.6: Kyle Mayers to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Match Drawn. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 52.6: Kyle Mayers to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

End of over 54 (0 runs)

Wellington Masakadza 0 (36)

Tafadzwa Tsiga 24 (83)

ZIM 134/6

Gudakesh Motie 24-4-50-6

53.6 0 Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza, no run

53.5 0 Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza, no run

53.4 0 Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza, no run

53.3 0 Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza, no run

53.2 0 Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza, no run

53.1 0 Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza, no run

End of over 53 (6 runs)

Tafadzwa Tsiga 24 (83)

Wellington Masakadza 0 (30)

ZIM 134/6

Kyle Mayers 1-0-6-0

52.6 4 Kyle Mayers to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Four

52.5 0 Kyle Mayers to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run

52.4 0 Kyle Mayers to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run

52.3 0 Kyle Mayers to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run

52.2 0 Kyle Mayers to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run

52.1 2 Kyle Mayers to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 2 runs

End of over 52 (1 runs)

Wellington Masakadza 0 (30)

Tafadzwa Tsiga 18 (77)

ZIM 128/6

Gudakesh Motie 23-4-50-5

51.6 0 Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza, no run

51.5 0 Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza, no run

51.4 0 Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza, no run

51.3 0 Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza, no run

51.2 0 Gudakesh Motie to Wellington Masakadza, no run

51.1 1 Gudakesh Motie to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run

End of over 51 (1 runs)

Wellington Masakadza 0 (25)

Tafadzwa Tsiga 17 (76)

ZIM 127/6

Kraigg Brathwaite 4-0-10-0

50.6 0 Kraigg Brathwaite to Wellington Masakadza, no run

50.5 0 Kraigg Brathwaite to Wellington Masakadza, no run

50.4 0 Kraigg Brathwaite to Wellington Masakadza, no run

50.3 0 Kraigg Brathwaite to Wellington Masakadza, no run

50.2 1 Kraigg Brathwaite to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run

50.1 0 Kraigg Brathwaite to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Zimbabwe vs West Indies 1st Test match?
Match Drawn.

What is the Zimbabwe vs West Indies 1st Test?
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