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England vs. Zimbabwe One-off Test: You all have to know about the rules of four-day tests

Zimbabwe’s head coach Justin Samans Trent Bridge, Nottingham, watches on Wednesday 21 May 2025 during a net session in England. (AP via Mike Agartan/PA)

AAn interval of 22 years, Zimbabwe is set to make a historic comeback in the English soil for a Test match, facing England of England in a united stability at Trent Bridge from 22 May.The match is in the first Test of Zimbabwe in England after the 2003 tour, in which the host won 2–0.England will use the occasion to kickstart its new World Test Championship cycle and integrate new talent. The squad, led by Ben Stokes, looks at the medane test call-up for Seemar Sam Cook, affected by a stellar county season. Nottinghamshire’s own enthusiasm tongue also returns to the test side after its 2023 Ashes appearance, combining the local nature. The top-order such as Ben Docket, Joe Root, Oli Pope, and Harry Brook will feature main basis, as well as with young James Reve, Jamie Smith and Shoaib Bashir.For Zimbabwe, star all -rounder Sikander Raza re -included the squad, bringing his important experience. Clive Madande returns as a backup wicket-keeper, while Fast bowler Namehuri has replaced the leg-spinner Vincent Maseca, which suggests a motion-tail attack designed to exploit England’s seaming conditions. Under the leadership of Craig Erwin, Zimbabwe’s squad will rely on experienced artists such as Sean Williams and Ashirwad Mujarabani, with emerging talents, as they aim to make a significant impact on their return to test cricket in England.England vs. Zimbabwe One-off Test RulesPeriod and overThis will be a four -day test instead of normal five. To compensate, a maximum of 98 overs will be bowled each day, a five -day test will increase from 90 overs. This means that a total of 392 overs are fixed for the match compared to the standard 450.Game hoursThe play will last for six and a half hours each day, in five-day trials will be extended from normal six hours to 30 minutes. The additional 30 -minute game can be extended daily to complete the overs.Follow -up marginIn four-day trials, the follow-on margin decreases to 150 runs as compared to 200 runs in a five-day match.Second new ballThe rules for the second new ball are the same: it will be available after 80 overs in each innings, such as in a five -day test.

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What happened during the last four -day Test match in England?Interestingly, when England and Ireland played a four -day Test in 2023, they did not even manage to bowl 90 overs in a single day, and the game concluded in just three days. It is worth noting that the ECB game status for that match did not specify the number of overs to bowl daily.Who is that IPL player?England vs Zimbabwe SquadEngland: Zak Croly, Ben Docket, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Jamie Smith, Oli Pope, James Reve, Shoaib Bashir, Gas Atkinson, Matthew Pots, Samuel James Cook, Josh TongsZimbabwe: Craig Erwin (C), Ben Curan, Nick Welch, Bryan Bennett, Wesley Madhavre, Sikander Raza, Scene Williams, Clive Madande, Tafdzwa Tsiga, Richard Nagarwa, Trevor Gwandu, Wellington Masakada, Newman Nim,


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