New Zealand completed a 2-0 Test series sweep against Zimbabwe with their biggest-ever Test win, defeating Zimbabwe by an innings and 359 runs in Bulawayo. Zakary Foulkes made a remarkable debut, taking a five-wicket haul and recording the best Test match figures on debut for New Zealand. Batting contributions from Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, and Henry Nicholls, who scored centuries, helped New Zealand build a commanding lead. Matt Henry's bowling performance earned him the Player of the Series award. Zimbabwe managed only 242 runs in total, marking one of their lowest aggregates in Test matches where they were bowled out twice. New Zealand's victory also featured a rare statistical achievement, with a difference of 110.10 between their batting and bowling averages, a feat only previously recorded in a 2023 match against Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, international cricket resumed in Darwin with a T20I match between Australia and South Africa. South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first. Australia faced early setbacks, losing six wickets for 75 runs, but Tim David's aggressive batting, including a 29-ball fifty with eight sixes and four fours, helped Australia reach a competitive total of 178. Nathan Ellis showcased his capability as a reliable death bowler for Australia. South African bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Linde took key wickets early in the innings. The match highlighted a renewed rivalry between Australia and South Africa in the shortest format of the game.