Zimbabwe vs West Indies, 2nd Test at Bulawayo, ZIM v WI, Feb 12 2023 - Match Result

He lifts the series trophy, as his team-mates join him in the celebration. They are all smiles, and we wrap this tour up with this three-day win by West Indies. Abhimanyu's report will be up soon to help you catch up with proceedings, as the visitors now head to South Africa for two further Tests. Until then, it is goodnight and goodbye from Ranjith, Abhimanyu and me, Himanshu!

Vern: "Happy Motie Day Himanshu!" --- Rather, a Gud(akesh) Day

Kraigg Brathwaite, the winning captain: "Very proud of the team. Good to see an all-round performance. We had to get some runs as quick as we could... The pressure the pacers created was good to see. The bowlers did a fantastic job. Two more Test matches to go [against South Africa] in Africa."

Gudakesh Motie is the Player of the Match for his 13 for 99. He is also the Player of the Series: "Very happy about it... I think I worked hard enough. I had a lot of practice. I am very happy. Back in my country, the wicket is similar."

Craig Ervine speaks first: "Winning the toss, we needed to bat well on the first day... We didn't, and that put us on the back foot from the start. We had good preparations leading up to this. Gary Ballance is such an experienced players; he brought stability... Vicky was exceptional to get five wickets on that track. Brandon has been sitting out for a while, so good to see him."

Time for the presentations

Stephen Kissoon: "Is Motie's 13-99 the best figures ever by a WI Spinner in tests?" --- Yup, he has overtaken Sonny Ramadhin

Mark: ""So now the question is how long can Zimbabwe stretch this match?" By my count, it was 15 deliveries. The match has lasted only 6 sessions in total... and people were worrying that slow scoring by the West Indies yesterday might cost them the win!"

Saurabh M: "What a day to achieve that incredible 10 wicket feat of Alf Valentine on Valentine's day" --- How romantic...

Hello again, I'm here for whatever it's worth.

4.20pm That's that, West Indies win the series 1-0! Zimbabwe fought hard and fell four short of avoiding an innings defeat, but Gudakesh Motie was too good for them yet again. Himanshu will come back for the presentation ceremony now while I quickly wrap up the report!

Tanaka Chivanga is the last man in

Motie returns

Victor Nyauchi now. There's a short midwicket as well for him

Eight runs came off that last over, with Zimbabwe's deficit now down to 11 runs. Chase replaces Brathwaite, who had an over just before tea. Over the wicket to Mavuta

Over the wicket to Mavuta

Okay then. Ervine is on strike. Joseph with the ball from around the wicket.

John P: "@APratim Well today is Motie's day even if it is Valentine's Day." A rose for you for that cheeky comment, John!

Welcome back guys, and thanks Himanshu. Ervine has done really well here and Mavuta has shown before in this series that he can hang around and score runs. So now the question is how long can Zimbabwe stretch this match?

Apratim: "Who was the last West Indian left arm spinner to take 10 wickets?" --- Alf Valentine, way back in 1962

3.44pm The tea break comes along, with West Indies three wickets away from a win. Zimbabwe are only another 19 behind from wiping the deficit, with Ervine their only hope, though Mavuta can hang around too. The hosts will hope they can fight here like they did in this Test from 2021, where an eight-wicket stand of 187 pushed Afghanistan. Anyway, Abhimanyu will be with you on the other side of the interval.

Around the wicket to Mavuta too