New Zealand take on hosts Zimbabwe in their second T20I tri-series clash in Harare. Despite missing key players, the Black Caps edged South Africa in a tense opener, defending 173 with disciplined bowling. With Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, and Michael Bracewell returning, Zimbabwe face a tough challenge ahead.
Zimbabwe showed glimpses of promise with both bat and ball, but patchy performances won’t be enough against sides like New Zealand and South Africa. While Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl steadied the innings, the top-order needs to step up to truly challenge the Kiwi bowling. Richard Ngarava’s return was a bright spot, and Zimbabwe will hope he delivers again.
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Zimbabwe vs New Zealand (ZIM vs NZ) 3rd T20I Match Details
Series | Zimbabwe T20I Tri Series 2025 |
Series Match No | 3rd T20I |
Format | T20Is |
Match Date | 18th July 2025 |
Match Time | 01:00 PM (Local)/04:30 PM IST |
Venue | Harare Sports Club |
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand (ZIM vs NZ) 3rd T20I Match Teams Preview
Zimbabwe Preview
Zimbabwe showed glimpses of fight in their opening match but need more consistency to challenge top sides. Brian Bennett has been reliable at the top with 239 runs in his last 10 T20Is, while captain Sikandar Raza continues to lead from the front with 221 runs, anchoring and accelerating when needed. Richard Ngarava’s 11 wickets in 8 games make him a key threat with the ball. For Zimbabwe to trouble New Zealand, they’ll need a complete performance across departments.
Zimbabwe Probable Playing XI
Brian Bennett, Wessly Madhevere, Clive Madande (wk), Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tony Munyonga, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu
New Zealand Preview
New Zealand look sharp and in form ahead of their clash with Zimbabwe. Tim Seifert has been on fire, scoring 271 runs in his last six games at a strike rate of 199.26. Mark Chapman adds stability in the middle with 190 runs at 150.79 SR, while Jacob Duffy leads the bowling attack with 24 wickets in nine matches. With momentum on their side, the Black Caps are clear favourites.
New Zealand Probable Playing XI
Tim Seifert(w), Devon Conway/Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay/Michael Bracewell, James Neesham/Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs, Mitchell Santner(c), Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand (ZIM vs NZ) Head to Head in T20I Cricket
Zimbabwe and New Zealand have faced each other six times in T20 internationals, with New Zealand winning all six encounters. Zimbabwe are yet to register a victory against the Black Caps in this format. There have been no matches ending without a result. The two sides first met on May 4, 2010, while their most recent clash took place on August 9, 2015.
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand (ZIM vs NZ) 3rd T20I Pitch Report
The Harare pitch offers a balanced contest—pacers get early movement, while spinners tighten things up later. With an average first-innings score of 145–150, smart batting can push that higher, as New Zealand showed in their last outing.
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand (ZIM vs NZ) 3rd T20I Key Players to Watch Out For
Zimbabwe (ZIM)
1. Sikandar Raza - 221 runs in last 10 matches
2. Brian Bennett - 239 runs in last 10 matches
3. Wellington Masakadza - Want to carry his form
New Zealand (NZ)
1. Jacob Duffy - 24 wickets in last 9 matches
2. Tim Seifert - 271 runs in last 6 matches
3. Mitchell Santner - his wicket taking ability can be a difference
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand (ZIM vs NZ) Betting Odds on 1xBet
In the third T20I of the Zimbabwe Tri-Series 2025, New Zealand are strong favourites with odds of 1.18 on 1xBet, while Zimbabwe, the underdogs, are placed at 5.08.
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Win Probability
According to Google’s win probability, New Zealand have a 82% chance of winning the third T20I, while Zimbabwe’s chances stand at 18%.
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