ZIM vs NZ Match Prediction : 3rd Match, Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025

Zimbabwe will take on New Zealand in the 3rd game of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series. This contest will be conducted at Harare Sports Club in Harare on July 18th. This article will take a look at the probable playing eleven, match prediction, pitch report, and betting tips for this contest.

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Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Record

New Zealand has played against Zimbabwe six times in the T20I format. The Kiwis have won all six of these games.

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Live-streaming and Broadcast

This tri-series between Zimbabwe, New Zealand, and South Africa will not be aired in India. However, the Indians can enjoy this contest via live streaming on the FanCode app and website.

Live scores, ball-by-ball commentary, and in-game betting odds will be updated on ocbscores.com.

ZIM vs NZ Team Previews

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe has had a rough time in its recent T20I matches. They have won just one match from their last five encounters, and it was against a lowly ranked Ireland. However, some of their recent games were washed away due to showers.

They have never won a game against New Zealand in this format. The last time these two teams played against each other was in 2015. Zimbabwe played their last T20I game against South Africa earlier in this series. The Proteas easily beat them with 25 balls to go and with five wickets remaining.

The Zimbabwe batting effort in this contest will be led by the in-form Brian Bennett. He has scored 239 runs in his last ten appearances for Zimbabwe with an average of 23.9 and a strike rate of 112.2. The second batter in the batting list is Sikandar Raza. He has scored 221 runs from his last ten games with an average of 24.56 and a strike rate of 118.18.

The quick Richard Ngarava has collected 11 wickets from his last eight encounters with a strike rate of 15.81. Trevor Gwandu has collected ten victims from his previous seven fixtures with a strike rate of 13.3.

Zimbabwe Expected Playing 11

Dion Myers, Brian Bennett, Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu

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New Zealand

New Zealand, on the other hand, is going into this contest on the back of four wins from their last five contests. They also won their first game in the series against South Africa by a margin of 21 runs. Proteas are one of the top favorites to lift this trophy.

New Zealand batted well in their first game, scoring 173 runs while losing five wickets in their twenty overs. Then the Kiwi bowlers restricted the South African batting charge to 152 runs all out in 18.2 overs. Tim Robinson, with 75 runs from 57 balls, was adjudged Player of the Match.

Tim Seifert will lead the New Zealand batting charge in this contest. He has scored 271 runs from his last six games with an average of 54.2 and a strike rate of 199.26. Another batter doing well is Mark Chapman. He has scored 190 runs from his last nine games with an average of 23.75 and a strike rate of 150.79.

Jacob Tuffy will lead the New Zealand bowling attack. He has picked 24 wickets from his last nine games with an incredible strike rate of 8.41. Zakary Foulkes has also picked up nine victims from his previous seven contests with a strike rate of 16.77.

New Zealand Expected Playing 11

Mitch Santner (c), Devon Conway, Mitch Hay, Jimmy Neesham, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi.

ZIM vs NZ Toss Prediction

Over the years, 51 international T20I games have been played at the Harare Sports Club. The team batting first has won 28 games while the teams chasing a target have won 23 matches. Even though this is not conclusive evidence about whether to bat or bowl first, it might be a better idea to bat first and raise a huge total.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

Harare Sports Club offers a balanced track that will assist both batters and bowlers. It is usually a medium to low-scoring ground, where both seamers and spinners can expect some help from the track at some point.

However, batters might hold the sway for the most part, despite this help for the bowlers. You can expect sunny and warm conditions for this contest, with no possibility of showers.

ZIM vs NZ: Who Will Win?

New Zealand men have an excellent record against Zimbabwe men in the T20I format. They have won all six T20I contests played between the two teams. They also have a far stronger and experienced T20 lineup. They should win this match with ease on most days.

Bet on New Zealand to win this match.

ZIM vs NZ win percentage stands at 81% in favor of SA.

Todays Match Prediction: New Zealand to Win.