<h1>Cricket: Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Test Betting Predictions: Kiwis Turn to Red Ball Battle</h1> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>New Zealand will remain in Zimbabwe after their success in the 2025 Zimbabwe Tri-Series with the hosts and South Africa. However, they will turn their focus solely on the hosts and the red ball.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Having won the white ball competition, they will take on Zimbabwe in two Test matches. This will be played:</p> <p><strong>1st Test</strong>: July 30–August 3, 2025, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo (approximately 21:00 AEST)</p> <p><strong>2nd Test</strong>: August 7–11, 2025, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo (approximately 21:00 AEST)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>It will be the first Test series that the Kiwis have played in since the end of 2024, when they lost to England. However, their Test outfit remains consistently strong and deep, featuring proven players in all departments.</p> <p>For Zimbabwe, it will be another Test series in quick succession, as they had played two against South Africa before the Tri-Series. They were decimated in those contests, suffering heavy defeats in both, including one by more than an innings.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Zimbabwe vs New Zealand: Cricket Test Betting Preview</h2> <p>It’ll be a Test series that New Zealand will be expected to win with ease. They are expected to dominate their opponents, just as South Africa had done before them.</p> <p>The Kiwis will be expected to handle the upcoming Tests, as they have experience across various conditions, a disciplined attack, and a consistent, deep batting lineup. However, some inconsistency on slow surfaces is a possible weakness, and the absence of players like <strong>Kane Williamson</strong> or fast bowling rotation could test their depth.</p> <p>For Zimbabwe, the aim will be to be competitive. They’ll have the benefit of having knowledge about the playing conditions, but lack depth and consistency, especially against world-class Test sides. Batting collapses have been a recurring problem, and the bowling attack can be ineffective if the pitch doesn't favour them.</p> <p>The pitch tends to be a balanced test wicket. It offers some initial seam/light swing, favouring disciplined bowlers. It typically flattens out for batting as the match progresses, with spin likely to come into play from the third day.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Zimbabwe vs New Zealand: Cricket Test Betting Predictions</h2> <p>As mentioned, the visitors are expected to be heavy favourites to win the upcoming Test matches and the latest Zimbabwe vs New Zealand betting odds reflect that.</p> <p>If looking for value, it might be worth taking a look at key players and betting on what they may achieve. <strong>Tom Latham</strong> or <strong>Devon Conway</strong> could be a good betting option when trying to pick the<strong> highest run scorer</strong>, while <strong>Blessing Muzarabani </strong>could be worth a shot when backing the <strong>Zimbabwean attack for most wickets</strong>.</p> <p><strong>Matt Henry </strong>could be the pick of the bowlers for the Kiwis, but if the pitch does show signs of turn, then <strong>Ajaz Patel </strong>might be worth backing.</p>