ZIM vs NZ Match Prediction : 6th Match, Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025

Zimbabwe takes on New Zealand in a dead rubber in the ongoing Tri-series. The match will be played on Thursday at the Harare Sports Club.

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Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Record

The two teams have faced each other in 7 matches to date, with New Zealand winning all the matches.

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Live-streaming and Broadcast

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ZIM vs NZ Team Previews

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe will be very disappointed with the way it has performed in this series. While not many would have expected them to win, the fans would have hoped that they would give a tough fight, especially as the team was playing on home turf. However, that was not the case as Zimbabwe hasn’t been able to make much of an impact.

Brian Bennett has done a decent job at the top of the order and is the top run-getter for his team. However, his opening partner, Wessly Madhevere, has struggled to get going and is averaging just over 16 runs in 3 innings. In the middle order, Ryan Burl and Sikandar Raza have got some good starts but have failed to convert them into big knocks.

Batsmen, including Clive Madande, Tashinga Musekiwa, and Tony Munyonga, have struggled to make an impact. Coming to the bowling, Richard Ngarava is the team’s leading run-scorer with 4 wickets, but has received little support from Blessing Muzarabani, who has just one wicket against his name.

Trevor Gwandu and Tinotenda Maposa have bowled well but only in patches, while the spinners have remained wicketless.

Zimbabwe Expected Playing 11

Brian Bennett, Wessly Madhevere, Sikandar Raza (C), Clive Madande (WK), Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tinotenda Maposa, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Trevor Gwandu, Wellington Masakadza

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New Zealand

New Zealand has been clinical in its performance during this series. The team is undefeated after playing three matches and has already made it to the finals.

Tim Seifert and Devon Conway are likely to open the batting for the team in this match. The duo has played well and will look to give the team a strong start. The middle order is pretty strong as well, thanks to the presence of all-rounders like Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, and Michael Bracewell.

However, the top order has played well, and the batsmen lower down haven’t had much work to do. New Zealand rested a couple of players in the previous match, and it remains to be seen if they bring them back for this match.

Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, and Adam Milne make up for a strong pace attack, while Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell are likely to lead the spin department.

New Zealand Expected Playing 11

Tim Seifert (WK), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Zakary Foulkes, Adam Milne, William O’Rourke, Jacob Duffy

ZIM vs NZ Toss Prediction

7 of the last 10 matches played here were won while batting second. In 8 of those matches, the captain winning the toss opted to field first, and we expect that trend to continue.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at Harare Sports Club is a bit two-paced and isn’t the easiest to bat on. The average first-inning score here is around 155. While it does get slightly better to bat on during the second half, anything over 170 could be tricky to chase. The surface is on the dry side with some green patches. There is something in it for the seamers as well as the slower bowlers. The weather is likely to remain clear with no forecast for rain.

ZIM vs NZ: Who Will Win?

We are backing New Zealand to win this match. They have been pretty consistent throughout the series, and we expect them to continue playing well. Zimbabwe has struggled on all fronts and will find it difficult to bounce back.

Bet on New Zealand to win this match.

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

Todays Match Prediction: New Zealand to Win.