South Africa (SA) will face New Zealand (NZ) in the second T20I of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025, scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, at Harare Sports Club in Harare.
South Africa kicked off the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025 with a five-wicket win over the hosts. A win in their next game could seal a spot in the final. New Zealand, meanwhile, will be playing their first match of the series.
In the opener, the Proteas restricted Zimbabwe to 141/6 and chased it down with over four overs to spare, thanks to a solid middle-order recovery after a top-order collapse.
Check out The Betting Professionals’s analysis for the South Africa vs New Zealand 2nd T20I of the tri series with best cricket betting sites and predictions.
South Africa vs New Zealand (SA vs NZ) 2nd T20I Match Details
Series | Zimbabwe T20I Tri Series 2025 |
Series Match No | 2nd T20I |
Format | T20Is |
Match Date | 16th July 2025 |
Match Time | 01:00 PM (Local)/04:30 PM IST |
Venue | Harare Sports Club |
South Africa vs New Zealand (SA vs NZ) 2nd T20I Match Teams Preview
South Africa Preview
Led by Rassie van der Dussen, South Africa is expected to stick with the same XI after their dominant win over Zimbabwe. Despite quiet performances from youngsters Andile Simelane and Lhuan-dre Pretorius, the team is likely to back them for another chance.
South Africa Probable Playing XI
Reeza Hendricks, Lhuan-dre Pretorius(w), Rassie van der Dussen(c), Dewald Brevis, Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Andile Simelane, Nqabayomzi Peter, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi
New Zealand Preview
Mitchell Santner will lead New Zealand, with Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, and Mark Chapman expected to form the top order. The middle order is likely to include Tim Seifert, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, and James Neesham. In the bowling department, Matt Henry and William O'Rourke are set to lead the pace attack.
New Zealand Probable Playing XI
Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Tim Seifert (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, William O’Rourke
South Africa vs New Zealand (SA vs NZ) Head to Head in T20I Cricket
South Africa and New Zealand have faced off 15 times in T20Is between 2005 and 2017. The Proteas hold a clear edge, winning 11 of those encounters, while the Blackcaps have managed just 4 victories.
South Africa vs New Zealand (SA vs NZ) 2nd T20I Pitch Report
Harare usually offers a slow pitch, but a balanced track is expected. Spinners could dominate the middle overs, with new-ball help for pacers. The venue averages 151 in first innings, with teams batting first winning 34 of 61 T20s.
South Africa vs New Zealand (SA vs NZ) 2nd T20I Key Players to Watch Out For
South Africa (SA)
1. Rassie van der Dussen (69 runs vs NZ)
2. George Linde (3 wickets in the last match)
3. Dewald Brevis (In form, scored 41 runs in 16 balls)
New Zealand (NZ)
1. Mitchell Santner (63 runs, 11 wickets vs SA)
2. James Neesham (50 runs vs SA)
3. Ish Sodhi (2 wickets vs SA)
South Africa vs New Zealand (SA vs NZ) Betting Odds on 1xBet
In the second T20I of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025, New Zealand enter as favourites with odds of 1.74 on 1xBet, while South Africa are slight underdogs at 2.14.
South Africa vs New Zealand Win Probability
According to Google’s win probability, New Zealand have a 55% chance of winning the second T20I, while South Africa’s chances stand at 45%.
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