1st Test, Wellington, December 26, 2000, 12:00 AM
New Zealand
487/7(181ov) & 153/4(40ov)
Zimbabwe
340/6(138.5ov) & 60/2(30ov)
New Zealand drew with Zimbabwe
New Zealand Playing XI
Zimbabwe Playing XI
| Nathan Astle | Batsman |
| Stephen Fleming (c) | Batsman |
| Matt Horne | Batsman |
| Chris Martin | Bowler |
| Craig McMillan | Batsman |
| Shayne O'Connor | Bowler |
| Adam Parore † | Wicket Keeper |
| Mark Richardson | Batsman |
| Mathew Sinclair † | Wicket Keeper |
| Brooke Walker | Bowler |
| Paul Wiseman | Bowler |
| Guy Whittall | All Rounder |
| Alistair Campbell | Batsman |
| Stuart Carlisle | Batsman |
| Andy Flower † | Wicket Keeper |
| Trevor Madondo † | Wicket Keeper |
| Douglas Marillier † | Wicket Keeper |
| Brian Murphy | Bowler |
| Henry Olonga | Bowler |
| Gavin Rennie | Batsman |
| Bryan Strang | Bowler |
| Heath Streak (c) | Bowler |