Zimbabwe, playing their first Test since November 2018, ended the fourth day on 30 without loss and trailing by 127 runs

Mendis battled his way to 80 while former skipper Mathews was far from fluent in reaching 92 not out from 253 balls

The tourists will play two warm-up matches before the tour starts with an ODI on February 22.

Tiripano had earlier made a handy 44 not out batting at number eight as Zimbabwe advanced from their overnight 189 for two to 358 all out.