It is true that if the support is given to the team based on the position of the past history, then I think it is not possible to develop cricket. ICC needs to be dynamic in this regard. The Zimbabwe team has been with cricket for a long time but there is no improvement. Whereas Afghanistan has joined in ICC after a long time and they are doing well. In terms of financial support, I think more money needs to be spent on those who value cricket and where there is love for cricket and where potential can be found. I don't think the Zimbabwe team will improve even after another decade.
The Zimbabwean team seems completely helpless against the New Zealand team. I don't really understand the purpose of this kind of series.
Because on one hand Zimbabwe is ranked 12th in the Test format and on the other hand New Zealand is ranked 5th. In fact, it is quite illogical to compare the strength of the Zimbabwe and New Zealand teams, given that matches are being held between them.
Anyway, unless something magical happens, no team other than New Zealand will win, not just this match, but the entire series.