Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025: Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Match Preview, 3rd T20I
This will be the first time in a decade that these two teams will take on each other in a T20I.
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Zimbabwe will take on New Zealand in Match 3 of the ongoing edition of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series at the Harare Sports Club on Friday, July 18. Both the teams have played one match apiece, both against South Africa.
While the Kiwis won their game, the hosts ended up going down by quite a hefty margin of five wickets with 25 deliveries to spare. Tim Robinson (75* off 57) and Jacob Duffy (3/20 in four overs) were the standout performers for New Zealand. Robinson played remained not-out till the end to play a sensible knock which comprised six fours and three sixes. The Player of the Match from the tournament opener, Dewald Brevis, threatened to take the game away. However, he was dismissed on 35 off 18 after which the chase fell off the tracks.
Sikandar Raza's half-century (54* off 38) meant Zimbabwe ended up on a respectable total after being under the pump for most of the innings against South Africa. Lungi Ngidi (1/15 in four overs) and George Linde (3/10 in three overs) conceded only two boundaries between them. Brevis' assertive hand (41 off 17) proved to be just what was required for his team. He combined with debutant Rubin Hermann (45 off 37) to forge a 72-run stand. Richard Ngrara (3/35 in four overs) looked promising with the new ball. Right-arm medium pacer Trevor Gwandu (2/15 in 3.1 overs) was quite economical despite the loss.
Robinson, Duffy star as New Zealand edge past South Africa
Match Details
| Match | Zimbabwe vs New Zealand, Match 3, Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025 |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club |
| Date & Time | Friday, July 18, 4:30 pm (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | FanCode (app & website) |
Pitch Report
Run-scoring has not been the easiest in the two matches played so far. The teams will have to ensure that they make the most of the powerplay.
Head-To-Head Record
| Matches Played | 6 |
| Won by Zimbabwe | 0 |
| Won by New Zealand | 6 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| First Played | May 4, 2010 |
| Last Played | August 9, 2015 |
Predicted Playing XIs
Zimbabwe
Wessly Madhevere, Brian Bennett, Clive Madande (wk), Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tony Munyonga, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu
New Zealand
Tim Seifert (wk), Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay, James Neesham, Bevon Jacobs, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy