Having a debut in 1992, Zimbabwe Test Cricket Team has 14 Wins in 124 matches so far, playing Test cricket against 11 teams. The 1st victory for Zimbabwe Test cricket team, comes in 1995.
In Zimbabwe Test cricket history – in addition to the most Test runs record, the most Test 100s record, has also been owned by Andy Flower while Heath Streak does the same in respect of the – most Test wickets & the most Test 5-fers.
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Zimbabwe Test Cricket History : Zimbabwe Test Series, Zimbabwe Test Matches
In 68 series or tournaments so far, Zimbabwe Test cricket team has played 124 matches versus 11 teams. They have wins in – 14 matches & 6 series. The Test cricket journey for Zimbabwe, starts against India in 1992 where the Test match ends in a draw.
| Total | Won | Lost | Drawn | |
| Series – | 68 | 6 | 50 | 12 |
| Matches – | 124 | 14 | 80 | 30 |
In the First Test match(Harare) of Zimbabwe vs Pakistan Test series 1995, the 1st ever Test victory comes for Zimbabwe while in respect of the 1st ever series win, it comes in 1998.
Among 11, Bangladesh is the team against which Zimbabwe Test cricket team has been the most successful. Out of 14 Test wins overall, 8 have come against Bangladesh.
| Vs | Mts | Won | Lost | Drawn | Series | Won | Lost | Drawn | Span | ||
| BAN | 20 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2001-2025 | ||
| AFG | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2021-2025 | ||
| IND | 11 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1992-2005 | ||
| PAK | 19 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1993-2021 | ||
| ENG | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1996-2025 | ||
| NZ | 17 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 1992-2016 | ||
| WI | 12 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2000-2023 | ||
| SL | 20 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1994-2020 | ||
| RSA | 9 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1995-2017 | ||
| IRE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2024-2025 | ||
| AUS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1999-2003 |
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IND Vs ZIM Tests : India Vs Zimbabwe Test Cricket Series, Matches, Records, IPL RCB Coach Andy Flower Stats – Most Runs In IND Vs ZIM Tests & Anil Kumble Most Wickets
From 1992, there have been 11 Test match clashes between the two nations, with the last match been played in 2005. India have an edge over Zimbabwe with 7-2 & 4-1 in the match & series results respectively.
In individual records, Andy Flower – the most runs in Zimbabwe Test cricket history, has 1138 runs(18 inns) as the most in this contest while Anil Kumble – the 3rd most IND Vs AUS Test wickets bowler has 38 wickets(14 inns) as the most in this contest.
| Player | Mts | Inns | Avg | Team | Span | |
| Most Runs | Andy Flower(1138) | 9 | 18 | 94.8 | ZIM | 1992-2002 |
| Most Wickets | Anil Kumble(38) | 7 | 14 | 22.6 | IND | 1992-2005 |
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AUS Vs ZIM Tests : Australia Vs Zimbabwe Test Cricket Series & Records , IPL CSK Player Mathew Hayden Stats – Most Runs In AUS Vs ZIM Tests
In only the 3 Test matches been played between the two teams(1999-2003), Australia have gotten a victory on all the occasions.
One of the top 10 most runs in IND Vs Aus Tests player, Mathew Hayden has 501 runs(3 inns) as the most in Australia Vs Zimbabwe Test cricket & 10 wickets(4 inns) by Andy Bichel are the most in the contest.
| Player | Mts | Inns | Avg | Team | Span | |
| Most Runs – | Mathew Hayden(501) | 2 | 3 | 250.5 | AUS | 2003-2003 |
| Most Wickets – | Andy Bichel(10) | 2 | 4 | 25.5 | AUS | 2003-2003 |
PAK Vs ZIM Tests : Pakistan Vs Zimbabwe Test Cricket Series & Stats, Grant Flower Stats – Most Runs & Waqar Younis Stats – Most Wickets
From 1993-2021, there have been 19 Test matches played in 9 series, among Zimbabwe and Pakistan. The wins, defeats & draws in the match columns read as – 3, 12 & 4 in order and 1, 7 & 1 in the series columns, for Zimbabwe.
961 runs(26 inns) by Grant Flower & 62 wickets(20 inns) by Waqar Younis, are the most in the respective categories.
| Player | Mts | Inns | Avg | Team | Span | |
| Most Runs – | Grant Flower(961) | 14 | 26 | 41.7 | ZIM | 1993-2002 |
| Most Wickets – | Waqar Younis(62) | 11 | 20 | 19.8 | PAK | 1993-2002 |
NZ Vs ZIM Tests : New Zealand Vs Zimbabwe Test Cricket Stats, Fastest 200 In Test Cricket Player Nathan Astle Most Runs & Chris Cairns Most Wickets
In 17 matches against New Zealand, Zimbabwe have 6 draws & 11 defeats while 3 draws & 7 defeats in the category of series.
Nathan Astle has 813(17 inns) as the most runs while the ICC Champions Trophy 2000 final player of the match Chris Cairns has 39(16 inns) as the most wickets.
| Player | Mts | Inns | Avg | Team | Span | |
| Most Runs – | Nathan Astle(813) | 11 | 17 | 50.8 | NZ | 1996-2005 |
| Most Wickets – | Chris Cairns(39) | 8 | 16 | 24.2 | NZ | 1996-2000 |
WI Vs ZIM Tests : West Indies Vs Zimbabwe Test Cricket – Series, Matches & Records, The – Fastest Hundred In IPL, Most Sixes In IPL & Highest Score In IPL Player Chris Gayle Most Runs In ZIM Vs WI Tests
From 2000-2023, there have been a total of 12 Test matches played in 6 series, between West Indies & Zimbabwe. Windies have the upper hand with 8-0 & 6-0 wins, for the match & series in order.
Chris Gayle has amassed 498 runs (13 inns) as the most while Ray Price is the leading wickets taker with 24 wickets(8 inns), in the rivalry.
| Player | Mts | Inns | Avg | Team | Span | |
| Most Runs – | Chris Gayle(498) | 8 | 13 | 45.2 | WI | 2000-2013 |
| Most Wickets – | Ray Price(24) | 5 | 8 | 28.7 | ZIM | 2001-2013 |
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ENG Vs ZIM Tests : England Vs Zimbabwe Test Cricket – Records, Series & Matches, England Wicket-Keeper Alec Stewart Stats Test Cricket – Most Runs ENG-ZIM Tests
Out of 7 matches against England, there are 3 draws & 7 defeats for the Zimbabwe Test cricket team which appear as 1 & 3 respectively in case of the series.
483 runs(9 inns) by Alec Stewart are the most & 24 wickets (9 inns) by Heath Steak are the most, among the two teams.
| Player | Mts | Inns | Avg | Team | Span | |
| Most Runs – | Alec Stewart(483) | 6 | 9 | 69.0 | ENG | 1996-2003 |
| Most Wickets – | Heath Streak(24) | 6 | 9 | 24.3 | ZIM | 1996-2003 |
SL Vs ZIM Tests : Sri Lanka Vs Zimbabwe Test Cricket – Records, Matches & Series , Most Wickets In Test Cricket Muthiah Muralidharan Stats – Most Wickets & Marvan Atapattu Stats – Most Runs
Between 1994-2020, the 20 matches include 6 draws & 14 Sri Lankan wins and in 9 series there is 1 drawn & 8 wins for the Lankans.
Marvan Atapattu is the leading runs scorer with 1145(15 inns) and Muthiah Muralidharan is the leading wickets taker with 87(26 inns).
| Player | Mts | Inns | Avg | Team | Span | |
| Most Runs – | Marvan Atapattu(1145) | 10 | 15 | 95.4 | SL | 1998-2004 |
| Most Wickets – | Muthiah Muralidharan(87) | 14 | 26 | 16.8 | SL | 1994-2004 |
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RSA Vs ZIM Tests : South Africa Vs Zimbabwe Test Cricket Stats : Matches, Series & Records , Allrounder South Africa Jack Kallis Career Stats – Most Runs
In the 9 Tests played among 6 series(1995-2017), there are – 1 drawn & 8 South African wins while 6 series wins for the Proteas.
The former allrounders Jack Kallis & Shaun Pollock top the charts of the – most runs & most wickets, with 679(7 inns) & 23(10 inns) respectively.
| Player | Mts | Inns | Avg | Team | Span | |
| Most Runs – | Jack Kallis(679) | 6 | 7 | 169.7 | RSA | 1999-2005 |
| Most Wickets – | Shaun Pollock(23) | 5 | 10 | 15.4 | RSA | 1999-2005 |
BAN Vs ZIM Tests : Bangladesh Vs Zimbabwe Test Cricket – Matches & Records, ICC 2007 T20 World Cup AUS Vs ZIM Player Of The Match Brendan Taylor Stats – Most Runs & Taijul Islam Bangladesh Most Wickets
Being the most successful against Bangladesh, Zimbabwe Test cricket team has 8 wins, 9 defeats & 3 draws, in 20 Tests against the opponent.
Brendan Taylor has scored the most runs – 1239(24 inns) & Taijul Islam has claimed the most wickets – 52(16 inns).
| Player | Mts | Inns | Avg | Team | Span | |
| Most Runs – | Brendan Taylor(1239) | 12 | 24 | 61.9 | ZIM | 2005-2021 |
| Most Wickets – | Taijul Islam(52) | 8 | 16 | 21.7 | BAN | 2014-2025 |
AFG Vs ZIM Tests : Afghanistan Vs Zimbabwe Test Cricket – Matches, Series & Records, Gujarat Titans Most Wickets In IPL 2023 Bowler Rashid Khan Most Wickets In AFG Vs ZIM Tests
Having 4 matches in 2 series(2021-25) against Afghanistan, the numbers for ZIM read as 1-2-1, for win-defeat-draw in matches while there are 1 drawn & 1 lost series.
Sean Williams has the most runs as 518(7 inns) & Rashid Khan has the most wickets as 22(4 inns).
| Player | Mts | Inns | Avg | Team | Span | |
| Most Runs – | Sean Williams(518) | 4 | 7 | 103.6 | ZIM | 2021-2025 |
| Most Wickets – | Rashid Khan(22) | 2 | 4 | 19.7 | AFG | 2021-2025 |
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IRE Vs ZIM Tests : Ireland Vs Zimbabwe Test Cricket Stats – Records & Matches , Andy McBrine Stats – Most Runs
Starting Ireland versus Zimbabwe Test cricket in 2024, the 2 matches in 2 series involve the victories for the Irish team.
With 189 runs(4 inns), Andy McBrine has the most while Blessing Muzarabani has 13 wickets(4 inns) as the most.
| Player | Mts | Inns | Avg | Team | Span | |
| Most Runs – | Andy McBrine(189) | 2 | 4 | 94.5 | IRE | 2024-2025 |
| Most Wickets – | Blessing Muzarabani(13) | 2 | 4 | 17.9 | ZIM | 2024-2025 |
Zimbabwe Test Cricket Records : Who Has Most Runs In Test Cricket For ZIM ?, Who Has Most Wickets In Test Cricket For ZIM ?
Andy Flower, one of the best batsman ever produced by Zimbabwe has 4794 runs as the most in Zimbabwe Test cricket.
One of the best players of spin has averaged 51 in 112 innings(1992-2004) which includes his career best of 232*(Nagpur) in the 2000 IND-ZIM series where he scores 540 runs(4 inns) in the series. Like Tests, Andy Flower has the most ODI runs for Zimbabwe.
| No. | Player | Runs | Mts | Inns | Avg | HS | Span |
| 1 | Andy Flower | 4794 | 63 | 112 | 51.5 | 232* | 1992-2002 |
| 2 | Grant Flower | 3457 | 67 | 123 | 29.5 | 201* | 1992-2004 |
| 3 | Alistair Campbell | 2858 | 60 | 109 | 27.2 | 103 | 1992-2002 |
| 4 | Brendan Taylor | 2320 | 34 | 68 | 36.2 | 171 | 2004-2021 |
| 5 | Hamilton Masakadza | 2222 | 38 | 76 | 30.0 | 158 | 2001-2018 |
Heath Streak, probably the finest pace bowler Zimbabwe ever produced has 216 wickets(102 inns) as the most in Zimbabwe Test cricket history. Playing Test cricket from 1993-2005, Streak has a bowling average of 28, with 6/73 as the best bowling. 80 wickets, is the 2nd highest after Streak.
Also, the former Zimbabwe bowling allrounder has 1990 runs(107 inns), with a batting average of 22 & the highest score of 127. The bowler who carries a fragile looking bowling unit often single handedly has the most wickets for Zimbabwe, in ODI cricket as well.
| No. | Player | Wkts | Mts | Inns | Avg | Best | Span |
| 1 | Heath Streak | 216 | 65 | 102 | 28.1 | 6/73 | 1993-2005 |
| 2 | Ray Price | 80 | 22 | 35 | 36.0 | 6/73 | 1999-2013 |
| 3 | Paul Strang | 70 | 24 | 38 | 36.0 | 8/109 | 1994-2001 |
| 4 | Henry Olonga | 68 | 30 | 47 | 38.5 | 5/70 | 1995-2002 |
| 5 | Graeme Cremer | 57 | 19 | 27 | 45.6 | 5/125 | 2005-2017 |
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