Zimbabwe will take on an unbeaten New Zealand side in the final league-stage match of the T20 Tri-Series 2025 on Thursday, 24 July, at Harare Sports Club. New Zealand have booked their place in the final by winning three out of three matches, but Zimbabwe are still searching for their first win in the series – making this contest more about team honour than points.
Match Details
- Match: Zimbabwe vs New Zealand, 6th T20I
- Venue: Harare Sports Club
- Date: July 24, 2025
- Time: 4:30 PM IST
- Streaming: FanCode (App and Website)
Recent Performances: ZIM vs NZ
- Zimbabwe: Lose, Lose, Lose
- New Zealand: Win, Win, Win
Zimbabwe have struggled to match the form and experience of their opponents. They do have a few good players – Brian Bennett’s consistent knocks and Sikandar Raza’s experience – but overall, they don’t have enough individual performances to turn chances into wins.
New Zealand, on the other hand, have looked in great form. They have had a new hero in every match, whether it’s Seifert who opens the innings or Jacob Duffy who bowls early.
Pitch Report – ZIM vs NZ
Harare Sports Club The pitch in Harare has been tricky, especially for teams batting first. With a little bit of swing early on, the Pacers can cause problems. However, as the game progresses, the pitch settles down, making batting a little easier. There is also some help for spinners in the middle overs. Chasing targets is a little easier here, with the team bowling first winning 4 out of 5 matches in this series.
Average first innings score: 160-170
Teams chasing have won: 4 of the last 5
Toss effect: Win the toss, bowl first
Top Fantasy Picks
Zimbabwe
- Brian Bennett: 112 runs in 3 matches – in-form batsman in the team.
- Sikandar Raza: Very good player, contributes with both batting and bowling and is captaining the team.
- Richard Ngarava: Highest wicket-taker for Zimbabwe with 4 wickets in the series.
New Zealand
- Tim Seifert: 91 runs, including a 66* against South Africa. Excellent as a wicketkeeper.
- Jacob Duffy: 5 wickets so far – in-form fast bowler worth keeping an eye on.
- Devon Conway: Strong in the top order, consistent throughout the series.
Dream11 Team Selection
Team 1 – Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Tim Seifert, Devon Conway
Batsmen: Brian Bennett, Rachin Ravindra (Captain)
All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Mitchell Santner(Vice-Captain), Ryan Burl
Bowlers: Adam Milne, Jacob Duffy, Richard Ngarava, J Duffy
Team 2 – Grand Leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Devon Conway (Captain),
- Batsmen: Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, T Museklwa
- All-rounders: Sikandar Raza ,M Braswell, W Madhevere
- Bowlers: William O’Rourke(Vice-Captain), Jacob Duffy, Adam Milne, T Gwandu
Match Prediction: Zimbabwe vs New Zealand
New Zealand is very difficult to beat in this match. They are in great form and have a strong squad with senior, experienced players. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe has shown glimpses of good players but has not been able to perform. Although the pressure is high, and they are not able to play freely, the Kiwis are still very strong.
Prediction: New Zealand will win and remain unbeaten in the final.
Keep an eye on the toss — chasing could prove to be decisive again in Harare.
