New Zealand pacer Zakary Foulkes etched his name into the record books during the second Test against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo, delivering the best match figures by a Kiwi on Test debut and playing a pivotal role in securing New Zealand’s largest victory in Test history.

The 21-year-old right-arm quick, who had impressed in the first innings with figures of 4/38, went one better in the second, claiming a five-wicket haul for just 37 runs. His final match figures, 9 for 75, eclipsed the previous Kiwi debut record set by Will O’Rourke, who returned 9/93 against South Africa at Hamilton in 2023.

Foulkes’ sensational performance also outshone senior seamer Matt Henry, who had earlier taken 5/40 to dismantle Zimbabwe for 125 in 48.5 overs after they opted to bat first. Only a returning Brendan Taylor (44 off 107 balls, 6 fours) and Tafadzwa Tsiga (33* off 54, 4 fours) offered any resistance in an otherwise fragile batting display.