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England Openers Dominate as Zimbabwe Returns to Test Cricket After 22 Years

Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley share an unbeaten century stand at lunch on day one of the four-day Test at Trent Bridge.

England Vs Zimbabwe Live Score, 1st Test Day 1: Follow Scorecard And Match Action From Trent Bridge
Cricket - International Test Match Series - Zimbabwe Practice Session - Trent Bridge, Nottingham, Britain - May 21, 2025 Zimbabwe's Tanaka Chivanga during practice as Richard Ngarava looks on Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff
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Cricket - International Test Match Series - England v Zimbabwe - Trent Bridge, Nottingham, Britain - May 22, 2025 England's Ben Stokes and Joe Root line-up with teammates for the national anthem before the match Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

Overview

  • Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to bowl first under overcast conditions, hoping to capitalize on swing-friendly weather.
  • England reached 130 without loss at lunch, with Duckett scoring 75* and Crawley 53* in a commanding opening partnership.
  • The match marks Zimbabwe’s first Test in England since 2003, symbolizing renewed bilateral cricket ties after years of political and financial challenges.
  • Sam Cook made his Test debut for England, while Ben Stokes returned to captain the side following his recovery from a hamstring injury.
  • This one-off four-day Test serves as a preparatory fixture for England’s upcoming series against India and the Ashes in Australia later this year.