NZ vs SA 5th T20I – Probable Playing XI, Squad & Team News | Zimbabwe Tri-Series 2025
NZ vs SA 5th T20 Playing XI: After a strong run in the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, New Zealand and South Africa face off in the 5th T20 at Harare Sports Club. Both teams have sealed a spot in the final and will aim to test combinations ahead of the title clash. Mitchell Santner’s side remains unbeaten, while Rassie van der Dussen’s men will look to even the score after a group-stage loss to New Zealand.
Let’s Look at NZ vs SA 5th T20 Match Playing XI, Key Players, Team News, and Full Squads
NZ vs SA 5th T20 Playing XI
| New Zealand Playing XI | South Africa Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Mitchell Santner (c) | Rassie van der Dussen (c) |
| Tim Seifert (wk) | Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk) |
| Devon Conway | Reeza Hendricks |
| Rachin Ravindra | Rubin Hermann |
| Daryl Mitchell | Dewald Brevis |
| Mark Chapman | George Linde |
| Bevon Jacobs | Corbin Bosch |
| Michael Bracewell | Andile Simelane |
| Adam Milne | Nqabayomzi Peter |
| Matt Henry | Nandre Burger |
| Jacob Duffy | Lungi Ngidi |
Key Players to Watch
New Zealand:
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Devon Conway – Leading the charge at the top, scored 59 off 40 in the last match.
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Matt Henry – Took 3 wickets vs Zimbabwe, key threat with the new ball.
South Africa:
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Rubin Hermann – Played a blistering knock of 63* off 36 balls last game.
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Corbin Bosch – Economical and wicket-taking in the middle overs.
NZ vs SA 5th T20I Team News:
New Zealand is likely to stick with their winning formula but might rest a pacer like Jacob Duffy to test Bevon Jacobs.
South Africa may continue rotating bowlers, especially with the final in mind. Kwena Maphaka or Andile Simelane could make way.
Full Squads
New Zealand Squad:
Dion Myers, Brian Bennett, Wesley Madhevere, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza (c), Tony Munyonga, Wellington Masakadza, Clive Madande (wk), Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu
South Africa Squad:
Lhuan dre Pretorius (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen (c), Dewald Brevis, Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Corbin Boss, Senuran Muthusamy, Gerald Coetzee, Lungi Ngidi, and Nandre Burger
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