NZ vs SA, T20I Tri Series 2025: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips and Pitch Report | New Zealand vs South Africa

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As the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series heats up, South Africa and New Zealand are set to face off on July 22 at the Harare Sports Club. Both teams come into this encounter with contrasting momentums, making for an intriguing battle between the black caps and the Proteas.

South Africa have displayed a mix of promise and inconsistency so far in the tri-series, with captain Rassie van der Dussen leading a young, dynamic squad. Reeza Hendricks and Dewald Brevis have looked fluent with the bat, while the pace attack spearheaded by Gerald Coetzee and Lungi Ngidi has provided crucial breakthroughs. However, the Proteas will be aiming for greater middle-order stability and finishing prowess as they eye a spot in the final.

New Zealand, under the leadership of Mitchell Santner, have enjoyed a more settled campaign. Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips have stood out with commanding performances, while Daryl Mitchell and Devon Conway continue to add depth and experience to the batting order. On the bowling front, Ish Sodhi and Adam Milne have kept oppositions in check with disciplined spells.

With the series entering a decisive phase, this encounter is pivotal for both nations as they look to fine-tune their combinations and build momentum toward the final. Expect a high-quality contest at Harare as two well-matched sides battle it out in the African sunshine.

Matches Played: 16 | NZ won: 05 | SA won: 11 | No results: 00

The Harare Sports Club pitch typically provides a fair contest between bat and ball. Early on, fast bowlers can exploit seam movement and lively bounce to make early inroads. As the surface settles, batting tends to become more straightforward, enabling players to score more freely and post substantial totals. In the latter stages, spinners often come into play as the pitch starts to offer grip and turn, posing a challenge for set batters. Teams that adjust quickly to the changing conditions generally find success, making a strong start in either discipline vital. Usually, first-innings scores in the range of 160–180 are seen as competitive on this ground.

Nandre Burger, Nqabayomzi Peter, Glenn Phillips, Will O’Rourke

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South Africa: Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen (c), Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Senuran Muthusamy, Corbin Bosch, Gerald Coetzee, Nandre Burger, Nqabayomzi Peter, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Simelane, Rubin Hermann, Kwena Maphaka

New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Devon Conway, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchel, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Mitch Hay, Jimmy Neesham, Tim Robinson

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