NZ vs SA Prediction for Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025 Final Preview: The Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025 is heading to its final match, with the top two teams already decided. South Africa and New Zealand have booked their place in the final.
New Zealand and South Africa are all set to battle it out in the final of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-series 2025 on Saturday evening. Kiwis have looked unstoppable throughout the tournament and have finished on top with four wins in the four matches they have played. Their dominant streak includes two wins over South Africa and the hosts. South Africa, meanwhile, has had a mixed campaign. They beat Zimbabwe twice but couldn’t get past New Zealand in either encounter. Aiden Markram and Reeza Hendricks will have to step up if South Africa hopes to turn things around.
So, coming into this match, both teams will seek a win to become the ultimate champions of the series. South Africa would look to gather, regroup, and come up with a strategy to take on the past defeats; meanwhile Kiwis would look to build on their unbeaten streak and be the ultimate champions. The NZ vs SA match is scheduled at Harare Sports Club, Harare, on Saturday, 26th July, starting at 4:30 PM IST. Let’s check the teams’ preview, pitch report, ground stats, team Captain, vice captain, and more below.
NZ vs SA Match Details, Final Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025
| League | Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025 |
| Match | New Zealand vs South Africa, Final |
| Time | 4:30 PM IST, Saturday, July 26, 2025 |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
New Zealand vs South Africa Head to Head Records(Last 5 Years)
| Total Matches | 02 |
| New Zealand | 02 |
| South Africa | 00 |
| No Result | 00 |
NZ vs SA Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025 Last 5 Match Record
| Team | Form (Last 5 Matches) |
| New Zealand (NZ) | W, W, W, W, W |
| South Africa (SA) | L, W, L, W, W |
NZ vs SA Weather and Pitch Report
Pitch Report
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.
Weather Report
| Temperature | 20°C |
| Weather Forecast | 38%Humidity and 1% rain chance |
| Pitch Behavior | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Pacers |
| Average 1st innings score | 154 |
NZ vs SA Final Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025 Ground Stats
| Harare Sports Club, Harare Ground Stats | |
| Total | 64 |
| Team Bat 1st | 30 |
| Team Bat 2nd | 34 |
| Tie/ No Result | 00 |
| Average First Innings Score | 154 |
| Highest Score | IND vs ZIM 234/2 |
| Lowest Score | AFG vs ZIM 90/9 |
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 ORourke
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
NZ vs SA Team News and Players Injury Update
| New Zealand | South Africa |
| No Injury Update. | No Injury Update. |
No injury has been reported as far for the upcoming match. When they are made available, we will update here.
NZ vs SA Team Squad
New Zealand Squad:
Tim Seifert(w), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, James Neesham, William ORourke, Mitchell Hay, Tim Robinson, Zakary Foulkes
South Africa Squad:
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, Corbin Bosch, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi
NZ vs SA Today Match Prediction: Today Team Captain And Vice Captain Choices
Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025 is one of the popular domestic T20 cricket leagues among fans and fantasy platforms. As the tournament has already started, fans are trying to find out the best possible combination on fantasy platforms. Hence, we have made an easy Captain and vice captain choice for you that would help you to earn points for your today teams for small and grand leagues.
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Rachin Ravindra
- Dewald Brevis
- Tim Seifert
Who will win the NZ vs SA Final of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025
As per our analysis and game stats, recent matches, and the squad of these two teams, there is a high probability of SA to win this match. Although the winner can be entirely attributed to the ground stats and its records. So, as per the ground stats, the chances of the team batting second are high, so the team batting second will likely win the Final of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025 League. However, with cricket’s unpredictable nature and NZ’s batting firepower, this match could go either way. So, please analyze on your part and then invest.
Who will win Today’s toss between NZ vs SA Final
As we head into the Final of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025, between New Zealand and South Africa, all eyes will be on the Toss, which could play a crucial role in shaping the game. Looking at recent matches and toss winnings, New Zealand(NZ) appears more likely to win the toss today. Winning today’s toss could give them an advantage and an early edge, especially with their current unbeaten form in the tournament.
NZ vs SA Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025, Where to Watch Final
| Where to Watch | |
| Live Telecast | Star Sports Networks |
| Live Stream | FanCode |
