The loss of key spinner Brian Murphy to a calf strain during the luncheon interval and a strong start by New Zealand - led from the front by captain Stephen Fleming (46 off 42 balls, 10 fours) - did not help Zimbabwe's cause in the afternoon. But they stuck to their task and managed to claw their way back into the game by reducing New Zealand to 97/3 in the 20th over. The Black Caps needed a huge partnership at this stage. Fortunately for them, Chris Cairns, who has been contributing consistently with the bat, walked out to make 54 off 73 balls and forge a match-winning 121-run fourth wicket partnership with Astle.