The third T20I in the current ZIM vs NZ Tri-series 2025 will be hosted at the Harare Sports Club on Friday, July 18. New Zealand, having begun on a high and Zimbabwe on a revival mission, spectators are in for an exciting encounter.
New Zealand Looks to Keep Momentum Going in ZIM vs NZ Tri-series
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New Zealand began their Tri-series with a solid victory over South Africa. Even though their top order failed spectacularly with four of the top seven batsmen being dismissed for single figures, young blood Tim Robinson and Bevon Jacobs came to the rescue with brilliant performances.
In bowling, Jacob Duffy shone with 3/20, ably supported by Matt Henry, and veteran spinners Ish Sodhi and Mitchell Santner. Their all-around capability and control were pivotal in clinching the victory.
Zimbabwe Seeks Redemption After Opening Loss
In contrast, Zimbabwe had a difficult ride in their first-round game. Although Sikandar Raza contributed a brave unbeaten 54, Zimbabwe could not muster the ability to compete with South Africa. The early Zimbabwean lineup struggled with Lungi Ngidi and Nandre Burger’s pace and was unable to have a look in earlier in the match.
The bowling unit also displayed flashes of brilliance, particularly Richard Ngarava (3/35) and Trevor Gwandu (2/15). However, a lack of consistency permitted the opposition to chase the target with ease.
ZIM vs NZ 3rd T20I: Predicted Playing 11 for Today’s Match
Zimbabwe Probable Playing 11:
Brian Bennett
Wessly Madhevere
Clive Madande / Tafadzwa Tsiga (wk)
Sikandar Raza (c)
Ryan Burl
Tashinga Musekiwa
Tinotenda Maposa / Tony Munyonga
Wellington Masakadza
Richard Ngarava
Blessing Muzarabani
Trevor Gwandu
New Zealand Probable Playing 11:
Tim Seifert (wk)
Devon Conway
Tim Robinson
Daryl Mitchell
Mitchell Hay
Bevon Jacobs
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James Neesham
Mitchell Santner (c)
Matt Henry
Ish Sodhi
Jacob Duffy
ZIM vs NZ T20I Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches Played: 6
Zimbabwe Wins: 0
New Zealand Wins: 6
No Result: 0
New Zealand has a 100% win rate over Zimbabwe in T20Is to date.
Full Squads for Zimbabwe and New Zealand – Tri-series 2025
Zimbabwe Squad
Wessly Madhevere, Brian Bennett, Clive Madande (wk), Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tony Munyonga, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Dion Myers, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Tinotenda Maposa, Newman Nyamhuri, Vincent Masekesa
New Zealand Squad
Mitchell Santner (c), Devon Conway, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi
Additional players: Mitchell Hay, Jimmy Neesham, Tim Robinson
ZIM vs NZ 3rd T20I: Match Details
Match: Zimbabwe vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I
Date: Friday, July 18, 2025
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe
Tournament: Tri-Nation Series 2025
ZIM vs NZ Live Toss Time & Match Start Time in India
Live Toss Time: 4:00 PM IST
Match Start Time: 4:30 PM IST
ZIM vs NZ Live Streaming and Telecast Details in India
TV Telecast: No live telecast in India.
Live Streaming Platform: FanCode will live stream the ZIM vs NZ 3rd T20I for the Indian audience.
What to Expect: ZIM vs NZ 3rd T20 – Turning Point of Tri-series
New Zealand will seek to maintain its domination of the Tri-series, while Zimbabwe will hope to make a better, more balanced effort. With Sikandar Raza’s experience and young talent like Bennett and Madhevere, Zimbabwe still possesses the resources to make a surprise happen. For New Zealand, bright upstarts like Tim Robinson and Bevon Jacobs can again influence the outcome.
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