New Zealand v Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI, Whangarei
Nicol leads New Zealand to thumping win
New Zealand started off slowly, before Martin Guptill slowly shifted through the gears•AFP
... but Zimbabwe would not have anticipated the carnage that was to ensue courtesy Jacob Oram who plundered 59 off 28 balls from No. 3•Getty Images
The game was over as a contest before Zimbabwe began batting, and Kyle Mills removed any lingering doubts with two early strikes•Getty Images
Tatenda Taibu showed resistance with a half-century, and took Zimbabwe past 200 through his association with Elton Chigumbura•Getty Images
Guptill opened up after the slow start to set New Zealand on their way ...•AFP
In Oram's company, Rob Nicol flourished, and went on to plunder 146 off 134 balls•Getty Images
The action wasn't riveting enough to capture Ross Taylor's attention•Getty Images
Tarun Nethula couldn't strike on debut, but New Zealand completed a comfortable win•Getty Images
Zimbabwe didn't help their chances by fluffing several opportunities on the field, as New Zealand finished with 372 for 6•Getty Images
Jacob Oram continued to have a good game, striking telling blows with his seamers as Zimbabwe slumped•Getty Images