ZIM vs NZ 6th T20 Match Preview: Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Pitch Report, Stats & Prediction
ZIM vs NZ 6th T20 Match Preview: The sixth and final group stage match of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025 will see Zimbabwe take on New Zealand on July 25 at Harare Sports Club. With New Zealand already securing a place in the final and Zimbabwe out of contention, this clash is a matter of pride for the hosts, who will look to end the series on a high note.
Match Details – ZIM vs NZ 6th T20I, 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Zimbabwe vs New Zealand, 6th T20I |
| Date | 25 July 2025 |
| Time | 4:30 PM IST / 1:00 PM Local Time |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Live Streaming | FanCode (India), SuperSport (Africa) |
| Format | T20 International |
ZIM vs NZ 6th T20 Match Preview and Team Analysis
Zimbabwe
Despite being the hosts, Zimbabwe have had a disappointing tournament, losing all three of their matches so far. However, there were some positives in their last game, especially Brian Bennett’s 61 off 43 balls, and Ryan Burl’s unbeaten 36.
With the ball, Tinotenda Maposa (2/38) and Richard Ngarava (1/21) picked up wickets, but the rest of the bowling lineup lacked penetration. Zimbabwe will need a strong all-round effort if they want to finish with a win in front of their home crowd.
Key Players to Watch:
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Brian Bennett – Scored 61 (43) in the previous match
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Tinotenda Maposa – Took 2 wickets against SA
Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI:
Wessly Madhevere, Brian Bennett, Clive Madande (wk), Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tony Munyonga, Tinotenda Maposa, Wellington Musakadza, Richard Ngarava, Trevor Gwandu
New Zealand
New Zealand have been clinical and dominant, winning all three of their matches in the tri-series. In their last outing, they comfortably defeated South Africa by 7 wickets with Tim Seifert scoring 66 off 48 balls* and their bowlers once again delivering.
Mitchell Santner, Jacob Duffy, and Adam Milne have been consistent with the ball, and the Black Caps will look to maintain their unbeaten run ahead of the final.
Key Players to Watch:
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Tim Seifert – 66* (48) & 2 catches in the previous match
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Adam Milne – 2/21 in 4 overs
New Zealand Predicted Playing XI:
Devon Conway, Tim Seifert (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Adam Milne, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Jacob Duffy, Zakary Foulkes, Will O’Rourke
ZIM vs NZ: Pitch and Weather Report
Pitch Report – Harare Sports Club
The pitch at Harare has generally supported batting with some bounce early on for pace bowlers. Teams batting second have had more success, and a first innings total of around 160+ will be competitive.
Weather Forecast – July 25
Clear skies and sunshine are expected with temperatures between 20 and–22°C. No chance of rain throughout the match.
ZIM vs NZ Match Prediction: New Zealand Favourites Again
While Zimbabwe will be playing for pride and home fans, New Zealand have been too strong and too consistent across all departments. We expect New Zealand to continue their unbeaten run and finish the group stage with four wins.
Prediction: New Zealand to win
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