New Zealand is set to face South Africa in the next match of the New Zealand T20I Tri-Series in the sixth match of the series. New Zealand has been a dominant force as they have entered the final unbeaten. Their performances from both bat and ball have been significant in this tri-series. Having already defeated South Africa twice in the earlier matches makes them the favorites in this match. In contrast to this, South Africa’s journey has been a bit shaky, especially against New Zealand, with back-to-back losses and some underwhelming batting efforts. Dropped catches and top-order collapses have haunted the Proteas, though Reeza Hendricks and Rassie van der Dussen have shown some resistance. With a bowling unit led by Rabada and Coetzee, they remain capable of surprises. However, they’ll need a near-perfect performance to halt the Kiwi winning momentum.
Coming into this match, it would be about the pride and respect for Africa, and a 100% winning streak for South Africa. With this, fans can expect a thrilling encounter when the two come face-to-face to make an impact. With all the stakes in favor of New Zealand, the final match of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025, between South Africa and New Zealand promises an exciting fantasy cricket showdown. So let’s look at the best fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, and captaincy choices for the NZ vs SA Final Match in the series.
NZ vs SA Match Details, Final Match Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025
| League | Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025 |
| Match | South Africa vs New Zealand, Final Match |
| Time | 4:30 PM IST, Saturday, July 26, 2025 |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
NZ vs SA Pitch Report at Harare Sports Club:
Harare Sports Club, Harare, has a balanced surface which slightly shows an edge to the pacers. The pitch at this ground could have a bit of moisture early on, which might help the fast bowlers with the new ball even in the afternoon game. But as the match progresses and the sun shines, the surface is likely to become easier for batting. Spinners usually get some turn during the middle overs here. Since this is the first game of the series, the pitch should be fresh with good pace and bounce. Once the batters settle in, they can take control and play their shots with more freedom. However, Batting second on this ground has been the more favorable option on this ground as the team batting second has won 34 out of 64 matches. Looking at the average first score, the team batting second has a higher chance of winning the game. It is expected that the team winning the toss is likely to field first against the opposition. Talking about bowling, it is highly possible that pacers could get some benefit with the new ball.
NZ vs SA Final Match: Batters to watch(Recent Stats)
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Avg | SR |
| Tim Seifert | NZ | 9 | 415 | 59.29 | 177.35 |
| Rachin Ravindra | NZ | 4 | 165 | 41.25 | 161.76 |
| Reeza Hendricks | SA | 9 | 244 | 27.11 | 136.31 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | SA | 6 | 154 | 38.50 | 135.08 |
NZ vs SA Final Match: Bowlers to watch
| Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Econ | SR |
| Jacob Duffy | NZ | 9 | 19 | 6.40 | 10.31 |
| Ish Sodhi | NZ | 7 | 12 | 7.39 | 11.16 |
| George Linde | SA | 6 | 8 | 7.50 | 13.50 |
| Andile Simelane | SA | 8 | 5 | 11.00 | 24.00 |
NZ vs SA Prediction 2025: Small League & Grand League Teams
We have outlined the top fantasy picks for you to consider adding to your team for today’s match. If you’re interested in participating in mega leagues on fantasy platforms, take a look at our Grand League Team below to finalize your today’s NZ vs SA fantasy team.
NZ vs SA Today Small League Team:
Wicketkeeper: T Seifert, R Hermann
Batters: R van der Dussen, R Ravindra, D Brevis, R Hendricks, T Robinson
All-rounders: M Santner, G Linde, S Muthusamy
Bowlers: M Henry
NZ vs SA Today Grand League Team:
Wicketkeeper: T Seifert, R Hermann
Batters: R van der Dussen, R Ravindra, D Brevis
All-rounders: M Santner, G Linde, S Muthusamy
Bowlers: I Sodhi, M Henry, W O’Rourke
NZ vs SA Final Match Captain and Vice Captain choices
| Role | Players |
| Captain | G Linde, T Seifert, Rassie van der Dussen |
| Vice-Captain | D Brevis, R Ravindra, Mitchell Santner |
Try rotating the mentioned players across multiple fantasy teams to boost your chances of scoring big. Creating different combinations enhances your chances of winning. Use these NZ vs SA Fantasy tips to create your fantasy team and to build your lineup today.
NZ vs SA Predicted Playing XI
New Zealand Playing XI: Tim Robinson, Tim Seifert (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, William O’Rourke
South Africa Playing XI: Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen (c), Rubin Hermann, Dewald Brevis, Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), George Linde, Senuran Muthusamy, Andile Simelane, Gerald Coetzee, Nqabayomzi Peter, Kwena Maphaka
Disclaimer: This fantasy cricket advice is based on the author’s analysis, experience, and publicly available data. Users are advised to use this information as a guide and make their own informed decisions. Crichourly does not support or provide insider information and is not liable for any financial losses resulting from the team selections.
