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Zimbabwe vs West Indies Result – 2nd Test

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2nd Test • West Indies tour of Zimbabwe

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ZIM
115/10 & 173/10 (47.3)
West Indies cricket team logo
WI
292/10 (92.3)
West Indies won by an inning and 4 runs
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Player of the match: Gudakesh Motie

47.3
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Gudakesh Motie to Victor Nyauchi, Bowled!
47.2
3
Gudakesh Motie to Tanaka Chivanga, 3 runs
47.1
W
Gudakesh Motie to Craig Ervine, lbw!
End of over 47 (4 runs)
Craig Ervine 72 (104)
Victor Nyauchi 2 (3)
ZIM 170/8
Roston Chase 11-1-30-2
46.6
1
Roston Chase to Craig Ervine, 1 run
46.5
1
Roston Chase to Victor Nyauchi, 1 run
46.4
0
Roston Chase to Victor Nyauchi, no run
46.3
1
Roston Chase to Craig Ervine, 1 run
46.2
1
Roston Chase to Victor Nyauchi, 1 run
46.1
W
Roston Chase to Brandon Mavuta, Out! Caught by Raymon Reifer
End of over 46 (8 runs)
Craig Ervine 70 (102)
Brandon Mavuta 16 (29)
ZIM 166/7
Alzarri Joseph 7-1-23-2
45.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Craig Ervine, no run
45.5
1
Alzarri Joseph to Brandon Mavuta, 1 run
45.4
4
Alzarri Joseph to Brandon Mavuta, Four
45.3
2
Alzarri Joseph to Brandon Mavuta, 2 runs
45.2
1
Alzarri Joseph to Craig Ervine, 1 run
45.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Craig Ervine, no run
End of over 45 (3 runs)
Brandon Mavuta 9 (26)
Craig Ervine 69 (99)
ZIM 158/7
Kraigg Brathwaite 1-0-3-0
44.6
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Brandon Mavuta, no run
44.5
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Brandon Mavuta, no run
44.4
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Brandon Mavuta, no run
44.3
1
Kraigg Brathwaite to Craig Ervine, 1 run
44.2
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Craig Ervine, no run
44.1
2
Kraigg Brathwaite to Craig Ervine, 2 runs
End of over 44 (1 runs)
Brandon Mavuta 9 (23)
Craig Ervine 66 (96)
ZIM 155/7
Alzarri Joseph 6-1-15-2
43.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Brandon Mavuta, no run
43.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Brandon Mavuta, no run
43.4
1
Alzarri Joseph to Craig Ervine, 1 run

Match Summary

Zimbabwe and West Indies met in 2nd 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: 47.3: Gudakesh Motie to Victor Nyauchi, Bowled! | 47.1: Gudakesh Motie to Craig Ervine, lbw! | 46.1: Roston Chase to Brandon Mavuta, Out! Caught by Raymon Reifer. The turning point arrived at 47.3 when Gudakesh Motie to Victor Nyauchi, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. 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 (West Indies won by an inning and 4 runs), 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

  • 47.3: Gudakesh Motie to Victor Nyauchi, Bowled!
  • 47.1: Gudakesh Motie to Craig Ervine, lbw!
  • 46.1: Roston Chase to Brandon Mavuta, Out! Caught by Raymon Reifer
  • 45.4: Alzarri Joseph to Brandon Mavuta, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 47.3 when Gudakesh Motie to Victor Nyauchi, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

West Indies won by an inning and 4 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 47.3: Gudakesh Motie to Victor Nyauchi, Bowled!. 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

47.3 W Gudakesh Motie to Victor Nyauchi, Bowled!

47.2 3 Gudakesh Motie to Tanaka Chivanga, 3 runs

47.1 W Gudakesh Motie to Craig Ervine, lbw!

End of over 47 (4 runs)
Craig Ervine 72 (104)
Victor Nyauchi 2 (3)
ZIM 170/8
Roston Chase 11-1-30-2

46.6 1 Roston Chase to Craig Ervine, 1 run

46.5 1 Roston Chase to Victor Nyauchi, 1 run

46.4 0 Roston Chase to Victor Nyauchi, no run

46.3 1 Roston Chase to Craig Ervine, 1 run

46.2 1 Roston Chase to Victor Nyauchi, 1 run

46.1 W Roston Chase to Brandon Mavuta, Out! Caught by Raymon Reifer

End of over 46 (8 runs)
Craig Ervine 70 (102)
Brandon Mavuta 16 (29)
ZIM 166/7
Alzarri Joseph 7-1-23-2

45.6 0 Alzarri Joseph to Craig Ervine, no run

45.5 1 Alzarri Joseph to Brandon Mavuta, 1 run

45.4 4 Alzarri Joseph to Brandon Mavuta, Four

45.3 2 Alzarri Joseph to Brandon Mavuta, 2 runs

45.2 1 Alzarri Joseph to Craig Ervine, 1 run

45.1 0 Alzarri Joseph to Craig Ervine, no run

End of over 45 (3 runs)
Brandon Mavuta 9 (26)
Craig Ervine 69 (99)
ZIM 158/7
Kraigg Brathwaite 1-0-3-0

44.6 0 Kraigg Brathwaite to Brandon Mavuta, no run

44.5 0 Kraigg Brathwaite to Brandon Mavuta, no run

44.4 0 Kraigg Brathwaite to Brandon Mavuta, no run

44.3 1 Kraigg Brathwaite to Craig Ervine, 1 run

44.2 0 Kraigg Brathwaite to Craig Ervine, no run

44.1 2 Kraigg Brathwaite to Craig Ervine, 2 runs

End of over 44 (1 runs)
Brandon Mavuta 9 (23)
Craig Ervine 66 (96)
ZIM 155/7
Alzarri Joseph 6-1-15-2

43.6 0 Alzarri Joseph to Brandon Mavuta, no run

43.5 0 Alzarri Joseph to Brandon Mavuta, no run

43.4 1 Alzarri Joseph to Craig Ervine, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Zimbabwe vs West Indies 2nd Test match?
West Indies won by an inning and 4 runs.

What is the Zimbabwe vs West Indies 2nd Test?
Zimbabwe vs West Indies is the 2nd Test of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Zimbabwe vs West Indies live score?
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