Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Match Prediction, 3rd T20I – Who will win today’s match between ZIM vs SA?

Published - 17 Jul 2025, 23:03 IST | Updated - 17 Jul 2025, 23:03 IST

Zimbabwe (ZIM) face New Zealand (NZ) in match No. 3 of the ongoing tri-series at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Friday, July 18.

Zimbabwe lost their opening fixture against South Africa earlier this week by five wickets. They couldn't recover from a slow start with the bat and despite the best efforts of captain Sikandar Raza, they only made 141/6 in their 20 overs. In reply, South Africa reached the total with five wickets and 25 balls to spare.

On the other hand, New Zealand started their campaign with a 21-run win against South Africa. Tim Robinson's gritty 75 not out hand Bevon Jacobs' crucial unbeaten 44 on debut helped the Kiwis finish on 173/5. In the second innings, the Proteas were bowled out for 152 in 18.2 overs.

In the first two games, the average first-innings score has been 157. The new ball has swung around for the first couple of overs. However, the spinner have come into action in the middle overs. Hitting the big shots from ball one hasn't been easy at the venue.

Brian Bennett, Wessly Madhevere, Clive Madande (WK), Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tony Munyonga, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu.

Sikandar Raza scored a valiant 54 not out off 38 balls in the first T20I against South Africa, hitting three fours and two sixes. If the top-order batters can get Zimbabwe off to a good start and give Raza a platform, he can do a lot of damage with his ability to hit shots all around the ground.