ZIM vs NZ Prediction for Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025 3rd Match Fantasy Picks: Zimbabwe are set to face the in-form New Zealand for the next match of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series in the third match of the series. Both the teams played one match in this series but ended up with different results. The hosts opened the series but ended up losing the opener match to the South Africa team despite the strong efforts from the team. Meanwhile, New Zealand opened the season with a win over South Africa by 21 runs. Coming into this match, Zimbabwe will be looking for a turnaround and to make a difference. While the visitor Kiwis will be confident and look to extend their winning streak. As of now, on the standings, New Zealand is sitting at the top of the table and hosts are sitting in the bottom with 1 loss and a negative run rate of -1.918. 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 third match of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025 between Zimbabwe and New Zealand promises an exciting fantasy cricket showdown. With key players like Raza, Burl, Santner and Neesham 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 ZIM vs NZ 3rd Match in the series.
ZIM vs NZ Match Details, 3rd Match Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025
| League | Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025 |
| Match | Zimbabwe vs New Zealand, 3rd Match |
| Time | 4:30 PM IST, Friday July 18, 2025 |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
ZIM vs NZ 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 the control and play their shots with more freedom.
However, Batting first on this ground has been the more favorable option on this ground as the team batting first have won 29 out of 53 matches. Looking at the average first score, the team batting first has a higher chance of winning the game.It is expected that the team winning the toss is likely to bat first against the opposition. Talking about bowling, it is highly possible that pacers could get some benefit with the new-ball.
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ZIM vs NZ 3rd Match Batters to watch(Recent Stats)
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Avg | Strike Rate |
| BJ Bennett | ZIM | 10 | 239 | 23.9 | 112.2 |
| Brian Bennett | ZIM | 10 | 239 | 23.9 | 112.2 |
| Sikandar Raza | ZIM | 10 | 221 | 24.56 | 118.18 |
| Tim Seifert | NZ | 6 | 271 | 54.2 | 199.26 |
| Mark Chapman | NZ | 9 | 190 | 23.75 | 150.79 |
ZIM vs NZ 3rd Match Bowlers to watch(Recent Stats)
| Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Economy | Strike Rate |
| Richard Ngarava | ZIM | 8 | 11 | 8.45 | 15.81 |
| Trevor Gwandu | ZIM | 7 | 10 | 7.22 | 13.3 |
| Jacob Duffy | NZ | 9 | 24 | 5.79 | 8.41 |
| Zakary Foulkes | NZ | 7 | 9 | 8.38 | 16.77 |
ZIM vs NZ 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 ZIM vs NZ fantasy team.
ZIM vs NZ Today Small League Team:
Wicketkeeper:T Seifert, D Conway
Batters: D Mitchell, B Bennett, T Robinson
All-rounders: S Raza, M Santner, R Burl, J Neesham
Bowlers: M Henry, J Duffy
Captain and Vice Captain choices
ZIM vs NZ Today Grand League Team:
Wicketkeeper: T Seifert, D Conway
Batters: D Mitchell, B Bennett, B Jacobs
All-rounders: S Raza, M Santner, R Burl, J Neesham
Bowlers: M Henry, R Ngarava
ZIM vs NZ 3rd Match Captain and Vice Captain choices
| Role | Players |
| Captain | R Burl, M Santner, J Neesham |
| Vice-Captain | M Duffy, B Bennett, T Seifert |
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 ZIM vs NZ Fantasy tips to create your fantasy team and to build your lineup today.
ZIM vs NZ Predicted Playing XI
Zimbabwe 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
New Zealand 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
Disclaimer: This fantasy cricket advice is based on the author’s analysis, experience and public 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
