ZIM vs NZ: The 3rd match of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025, promises to be an exciting clash between Zimbabwe and New Zealand. Taking on each other the arch rivals will be against one another for the first time during the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025. The match is scheduled to be played on the grounds of the Harare Sports Club, Harare, on 18th July.
Both teams have played one match each in this series, where they faced the same opponent, South Africa. Zimbabwe, the host, played the series opener while New Zealand played in the second match of the series. After winning in their first match, NZ is looking for another win and to take the lead, while the hosts are looking for a turnaround after losing their series opener against Africa. In that match, Sikandar Raza was the only player who smashed 54 off 38 balls, while Brian Bennett scored 30 off 28 balls. For Kiwis, it was Tim Robinson, the highest run scorer, who smashed 75 off 57 balls, while Bevon Jacobs scored 44 off 30 balls. So today’s match between the two teams is going to be the most significant one and especially for Zimbabwe, who are on a losing track. Let’s take a look at today’s cricket ZIM vs NZ match details, Match 3 pitch report, Weather Report, Ground stats, and Probable XI ahead of the first match of Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025 between Zimbabwe and New Zealand.
ZIM vs NZ: Match Preview
| Match Info | Details |
| Series | Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025 |
| Match | Zimbabwe vs New Zealand, 3rd match |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club |
| City | Harare |
| Match Start Time | 4:30 PM IST – Friday 18 July, 2025 |
| TV Channel | Star Sports & Sports18 Network |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
Pitch Report
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand- The 3rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to be played at Harare Sports Club, Harare. The pitch at this stadium is expected to be a batting-friendly surface with assistance to the batters. Means a high-scoring match can be expected on the ground. The data suggests that the pitch often becomes more favourable for batting under lights, making run-chases more manageable. The venue has historically favoured chasing teams with sides batting second winning 29 of the 53 T20 matches played here, which translates to a 54.7 per cent success rate. Overall, the Harare Sports Club, Harare pitch has been known to be a batting-friendly surface and has been kinder to the batters as the game progresses.
ZIM vs NZ Weather Report:
The weather at the Harare Sports Club, Harare, is expected to be a good wicket for the upcoming match. Sunny weather conditions are expected during the start of the match and as the match progresses further the weather will become more pleasant ensuring an uninterrupted game. Rain showers are not expected during the match hours as the rain probability is 0% along with it there are 26% chances of humidity. The temperature at the ground is likely to hover around 22°celsius. With such weather, fans can expect an uninterrupted match hours and full 40-overs contest.
| Weather Parameter | Details |
| Condition | Sunny with NO chances of rain |
| Rain Probability | 0% |
| Humidity | 26% |
| Temperature | 22°C |
Harare Sports Club, Harare stats: ZIM vs NZ
| Total Matches Played | 53 |
| Batting First Won | 29 |
| Batting Second Won | 22 |
| Tied Matches | 02 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 146 |
| Highest Score | India 234/2 |
| Lowest Score | Zimbabwe 99/9 |
ZIM vs NZ Predicted Playing XI
ZIM 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
NZ Probable Playing XI:
Tim Seifert (wk), Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay, Bevon Jacobs, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy
