Zimbabwe v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Harare
Nicol and Bracewell star in easy win
Doug Bracewell began impressively for New Zealand, getting Vusi Sibanda to edge behind•Associated Press
Chamu Chibhabha did not last long either, and once Tatenda Taibu was caught in the covers, Zimbabwe were in dire straits•Associated Press
The pair added over 150, while none of their colleagues managed to get to double figures•Associated Press
Robin Nicol impressed with his stroke play through the leg side•AFP
He had enough time to become the seventh debutant to hit a century before New Zealand completed a nine-wicket hammering•AFP
He also castled Hamilton Masakadza as Zimbabwe struggled to score•Associated Press
Brendan Taylor slowly revived the innings with a series of cautious strokes•Associated Press
Taylor kicked on to mark Harare's 100th ODI with a century of his own, as Zimbabwe surged to 231 for 6•Associated Press
Martin Guptill continued his prolific tour with another half-century•Associated Press
He ran hard between the wickets, and was complemented well by Forster Mutizwa•AFP
The New Zealand openers, however, quickly laid his efforts to waste•Associated Press
Nicol persevered after Guptill's exit as New Zealand raced towards victory•Associated Press