The 2025 Zimbabwe T20 Tri-Series is heating up with New Zealand clashing against Zimbabwe in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. After a one-sided affair in the first match where New Zealand chased down 141 in just 15.5 overs, Zimbabwe now finds themselves in a must-win situation to stay in the hunt.
Let’s break down the key aspects of this important match.
🔎 Pitch & Weather Report: Harare Sports Club
- Pitch: Balanced, aids both pacers and spinners. Batting first often beneficial.
- Average 1st Innings Score: 150–160
- Weather Today: Mostly sunny, ~24°C, no rain expected.
📊 Current Points Table Overview:
| Team | M | W | L | T | N/R | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +1.050 |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.355 |
| 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.918 |
🔄 Recent Form:
- New Zealand: ✅ Win vs Zimbabwe
- South Africa: ✅ Win vs Zimbabwe, ❌ Loss vs New Zealand
- Zimbabwe: ❌ Loss vs New Zealand
🌍 Match Details
- Fixture: Zimbabwe vs New Zealand – T20 Tri-Series
- Date: July 18, 2025
- Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Time:
12:00 PM GMT- 5:00 PM Pakistan Time
- 6:30 PM India Time
- 7:00 PM Bangladesh Time
- 8:00 PM Malaysia Time
- 12:00 PM UK Time
- 1:00 PM South Africa Time
- 4:00 AM PST (USA/Canada)
🌐 Where to Watch Live – Worldwide Broadcast
Live Streaming & TV Channels by Country:
| Country | Channel/Platform |
|---|---|
| India | Sony Liv, Sony Sports Network |
| Pakistan | Ten Sports, Tamasha App |
| South Africa | SuperSport |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| USA/Canada | Willow TV |
| Bangladesh | GTV, Rabbithole |
| New Zealand | Spark Sport |
| Zimbabwe | ZBC TV |
🧠 Head-to-Head Stats & Insights
| Matches Played | New Zealand Wins | Zimbabwe Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 9 | 1 |
- Last 5 meetings: NZ leads 5–0
- Average Total 1st Innings in Harare: 158 runs
- NZ Highest Score vs ZIM: 198/5
- ZIM Highest Score vs NZ: 158/8
🔍 Key Players to Watch
🇳🇿 New Zealand
- Finn Allen: Aggressive opener; key for powerplay impact
- Trent Boult: Deadly with the new ball
- Mark Chapman: Anchors the middle order
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
- Sikandar Raza: Veteran all-rounder and team’s pillar
- Blessing Muzarabani: Will lead the bowling attack
- Craig Ervine: Needs to step up with the bat
📈 Match Prediction & Betting Tips
- Winner Prediction: New Zealand are clear favorites
- Toss Prediction: Win toss and bowl first is ideal in Harare
- Player of the Match Prediction: Finn Allen or Raza depending on result
- Top Batter: Finn Allen
- Top Bowler: Trent Boult or Muzarabani
- Safe Bet: NZ to win with 6+ wickets
- High Risk Bet: Raza to score 50+ and take a wicket
📋 New Zealand Squad Overview
Player Role Mitchell Santner (c) Bowling Allrounder Devon Conway (†) Wicketkeeper Batter Daryl Mitchell Batting Allrounder Rachin Ravindra Batting Allrounder Adam Milne Bowler Matt Henry Bowler Ish Sodhi Legspinner Glenn Phillips Allrounder Tim Seifert (†) Wicketkeeper Batter Mark Chapman Allrounder James Neesham Batting Allrounder Michael Bracewell Batting Allrounder Bevon Jacobs Middle Order Batter Tim Robinson Top Order Batter Jacob Duffy Bowler Zakary Foulkes Allrounder Will O’Rourke Bowler Mitchell Hay (†) Wicketkeeper Batter
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Mitchell Santner (c) | Bowling Allrounder |
| Devon Conway (†) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Daryl Mitchell | Batting Allrounder |
| Rachin Ravindra | Batting Allrounder |
| Adam Milne | Bowler |
| Matt Henry | Bowler |
| Ish Sodhi | Legspinner |
| Glenn Phillips | Allrounder |
| Tim Seifert (†) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Mark Chapman | Allrounder |
| James Neesham | Batting Allrounder |
| Michael Bracewell | Batting Allrounder |
| Bevon Jacobs | Middle Order Batter |
| Tim Robinson | Top Order Batter |
| Jacob Duffy | Bowler |
| Zakary Foulkes | Allrounder |
| Will O’Rourke | Bowler |
| Mitchell Hay (†) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Squad
Player Role Sikandar Raza (c) Batting All‑rounder Brian Bennett All‑rounder Ryan Burl All‑rounder Trevor Gwandu Bowler Clive Madande † Wicket‑keeper Batter Wessly Madhevere All‑rounder Tinotenda Maposa — Wellington Masakadza Bowler Vincent Masekesa Bowler Tony Munyonga All‑rounder Tashinga Musekiwa — Blessing Muzarabani Bowler Dion Myers Top‑order Batter Richard Ngarava Bowler Newman Nyamhuri Bowler Tafadzwa Tsiga † Wicket‑keeper Batter
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza (c) | Batting All‑rounder |
| Brian Bennett | All‑rounder |
| Ryan Burl | All‑rounder |
| Trevor Gwandu | Bowler |
| Clive Madande † | Wicket‑keeper Batter |
| Wessly Madhevere | All‑rounder |
| Tinotenda Maposa | — |
| Wellington Masakadza | Bowler |
| Vincent Masekesa | Bowler |
| Tony Munyonga | All‑rounder |
| Tashinga Musekiwa | — |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Bowler |
| Dion Myers | Top‑order Batter |
| Richard Ngarava | Bowler |
| Newman Nyamhuri | Bowler |
| Tafadzwa Tsiga † | Wicket‑keeper Batter |
🧮 Match Strategy: What Zimbabwe Needs to Change
- Top Order Stability: Early collapse last time hurt them
- Better Powerplay Usage: Strike rotation was poor
- Middle Overs Discipline: Need to control NZ’s batting flow
- Spin Options: Use Raza & Williams more strategically
📊 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Dream11 Picks
🧩 Top Picks:
- Captain: Finn Allen / Raza
- Vice Captain: Boult / Conway
- Batsmen: Allen, Chapman, Ervine
- Bowlers: Boult, Muzarabani, Ferguson
- All-rounders: Raza, Santner
📣 Final Words
This match is a defining one for Zimbabwe’s campaign. A loss here, and their road to the final becomes almost impossible. For New Zealand, it's about maintaining momentum and topping the table before the showdown against South Africa. Harare will be buzzing—don’t miss it!
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When is the Zimbabwe vs New Zealand T20 match scheduled?
A: July 18, 2025. Start time varies by country (see chart above).
Q2. Where can I watch the Zimbabwe vs New Zealand match live?
A: Sony Liv (India), SuperSport (SA), Sky Sports (UK), Spark Sport (NZ), Willow TV (USA/Canada).
Q3. Who is the favorite to win today's match?
A: New Zealand are clear favorites based on form and head-to-head record.
Q4. What’s the venue for the match?
A: Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe.
Q5. Who are the top fantasy picks for the match?
A: Finn Allen, Sikandar Raza, Trent Boult, and Mitchell Santner.