South Africa is set to face the in-form New Zealand in the next match of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series in the fifth match of the series. Both teams played one match against one other in this series, which was won by New Zealand. The last time the two met, New Zealand came out on top by winning the match by 21 runs, with all-round performances. They have since maintained their winning momentum, also defeating Zimbabwe comfortably. South Africa, however, has bounced back strongly after the last match defeat. With back-to-back wins over hosts, the Proteas team seems to have found its rhythm. Rassie van der Dussen’s steady form, along with contributions from Rubin Hermann and Brevis, has helped the team add depth to their batting. As of now, on the standings, New Zealand is sitting at the top of the table and Proteas are sitting in 2nd place with 1 loss and a net run rate of -0.624. With this, fans can expect a thrilling encounter when the two come face-to-face to make an impact.
With all stakes in favor of New Zealand, the fifth match of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025, between South Africa and New Zealand promises an exciting fantasy cricket showdown. With key players like Rubin, Tim, Rassie, and Brevis in form, fantasy users should focus on all-rounders and power hitters for maximum impact. So let’s look at the best fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, and captaincy choices for NZ vs SA 5th Match in the series.
NZ vs SA Match Details, 5th Match Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025
| League | Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025 |
| Match | South Africa vs New Zealand, 5th Match |
| Time | 4:30 PM IST, Tuesday, July 22, 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 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 32 out of 62 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 5th Match: Batters to watch(Recent Stats)
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Avg | SR |
| Tim Seifert | NZ | 7 | 274 | 45.67 | 194.32 |
| Daryl Mitchell | NZ | 10 | 208 | 29.71 | 138.66 |
| Reeza Hendricks | SA | 9 | 254 | 28.22 | 145.97 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | SA | 5 | 140 | 46.67 | 138.61 |
NZ vs SA 5th Match: Bowlers to watch
| Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Economy | Strike Rate |
| Jacob Duffy | NZ | 10 | 24 | 5.78 | 9.16 |
| Matt Henry | NZ | 5 | 11 | 8.59 | 10.54 |
| George Linde | SA | 5 | 8 | 7.00 | 11.25 |
| Gerald Coetzee | SA | 5 | 5 | 10.83 | 21.60 |
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 NZ vs SA fantasy team.
NZ vs SA Today Small League Team:
Wicketkeeper: T Seifert, D Conway, R Hermann
Batters:R Van der Dussen, R Ravindra, D Brevis
All-rounders: M Santner, G Linde
Bowlers: M Henry, J Duffy, L Ngidi
NZ vs SA Today Grand League Team:
Wicketkeeper: D Conway
Batters: D Mitchell, R Van der Dussen, D Brevis, R Ravindra
All-rounders: C Bosch, M Santner, M Bracewell
Bowlers: M Henry, J Duffy, L Ngidi
NZ vs SA 5th Match Captain and Vice Captain choices
| Role | Players |
| Captain | Dewald Brevis, M Santner, M Henry |
| Vice-Captain | D Conway, Rassie van der Dussen, Bevon Jacobs |
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 Seifert (wk), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy
South Africa Playing XI: Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen (c), Rubin Hermann, Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Andile Simelane, Nqabayomzi Peter, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi
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.
