NZ vs SA 5th T20 Match Preview: New Zealand vs South Africa Pitch Report, Stats & Prediction

NZ vs SA 5th T20 Match Preview:  The fifth T20I of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025 will see New Zealand take on South Africa on July 22 at Harare Sports Club. With both teams already securing a place in the final, this clash is expected to be a tactical showdown as both sides aim to test their strengths before the big finale.

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Match Details – NZ vs SA 5th T20I, 2025

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NZ vs SA 5th T20 Match Preview and Team Analysis

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New Zealand

New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, has looked dominant in the tri-series with a flawless record. Their last match saw them beat Zimbabwe comfortably by 8 wickets, and they’ll be riding high on that momentum.

The batting unit is in form with Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, and Daryl Mitchell contributing solid runs. In the bowling department, Matt Henry was the star with 3 wickets in the last game, supported well by Adam Milne and Santner himself.

Key Players to Watch:

• Devon Conway – 59 off 40 balls in the last match

• Matt Henry – 3/26 in 4 overs

New Zealand Predicted Playing XI:

Mitchell Santner (c), Tim Seifert (wk), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy

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South Africa

Rassie van der Dussen’s South Africa bounced back well after their early defeat to New Zealand. They beat Zimbabwe by 7 wickets, with Rubin Hermann and van der Dussen shining with the bat.

South Africa’s bowling unit has been effective, especially Corbin Bosch and Nandre Burger, who have kept things tight. This match is a good chance for South Africa to gain confidence ahead of the final clash.

Key Players to Watch:

• Rubin Hermann – 63 off 36 balls in the last match

• Corbin Bosch – 2/16 in 4 overs

South Africa Predicted Playing XI:

Rassie van der Dussen (c), Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Rubin Hermann, Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Andile Simelane, Nqabayomzi Peter, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi

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NZ vs SA: Pitch and Weather Report

Pitch Report – Harare Sports Club

The pitch at Harare offers slow and dual-paced conditions, making stroke play challenging. Fast bowlers find early help, while spinners become more effective as the match progresses. A par score would be around 170-180 runs.

Weather Forecast – July 23

Expect clear skies and dry weather, ideal for a full 40-over contest. No rain is forecasted.

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NZ vs SA Match Prediction: South Africa Slightly Ahead

Both teams have looked strong in this tournament. While New Zealand is unbeaten, South Africa has the recent head-to-head edge. This will likely be a close contest, but South Africa’s adaptability to Harare conditions and recent momentum give them a slight edge.

Prediction: South Africa to win