Brendan Taylor heroics in vain as New Zealand hold nerve

Nov 05, 2011

Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor had two options - play for a win or settle for a draw. He chose the former•AFP

Tino Mawoyo helped himself to an impressive fifty•AFP

New Zealand's senior pros had to come up with a surprise to plug the runs•AFP

Tino Mawoyo gave him fine support as the pair blunted the New Zealand attack•AFP

Taylor gave the opposition plenty of anxious moments with some exquisite hits over the ropes•AFP

It all came together for New Zealand post tea, as Zimbabwe slipped to 331 all out•AFP

Taylor gave Zimbabwe hope of pulling off a stunning win as he reached his century•AFP

The 34-run win gave New Zealand the match and series•AFP