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ZIM vs NZ Top 3 Captain and Vice-Captain Pick for 2nd Test Match – New Zealand Tour of Zimbabwe 2025

Shubham Sangale·

ZIM vs NZ Top 3 Captain and Vice-Captain picks for 2nd Test Match – New Zealand Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 – Zimbabwe (ZIM) will face New Zealand (NZ) in the 2nd Test match of the New Zealand Tour of Zimbabwe 2025. In this article, we will suggest the top three contenders for captain and vice-captain positions on your New Zealand Tour of Zimbabwe Dream11 Team.


ZIM vs NZ Match 2nd Test, New Zealand Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 Match Details:

  • League – New Zealand Tour of Zimbabwe
  • Match – Zimbabwe vs New Zealand
  • Date & Time – 7 August 2025 at 1:30 PM
  • Venue – Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
  • Live Streaming – Fancode

ZIM vs NZ Top 3 Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

As Zimbabwe (ZIM) takes on New Zealand (NZ), selecting the right captain is crucial in Dream11 fantasy cricket. Based on recent performances and stats, here are the best captaincy choices for ZIM vs NZ. By selecting the right captain and vice-captain in Dream11, the chances of winning increase significantly. In this article, we will discuss the three best options for today’s match.

1. Matt Henry (NZ) – Why a Good Choice?

Matt Henry was the star with the ball in the first Test, picking up 6 wickets in the first innings. On a seam-friendly surface, he will be a threat again.

  • Fantasy Average: 100+ points

  • Previous Match: 6/39


2. Daryl Mitchell (NZ) – Why a Good Choice?

Mitchell played a solid knock of 80 runs and is a consistent middle-order contributor. He’s known for converting starts and can bowl part-time as well.

  • Fantasy Average: 85+ points

  • Previous Match: 80 runs


3. Craig Ervine (ZIM) – Why a Good Choice?

The Zimbabwe captain top-scored in the first Test and is their most reliable batter. If Zimbabwe is to make a fight of it, Ervine has to step up.

  • Expected Role: Top-order batter & captain

  • Strength: Experience and grit


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ZIM vs NZ Top 3 Captain and Vice-Captain 2nd Test Match Tips:

Scenario Preferences
Safe Captain Matt Henry
High-Risk, High-Reward Daryl Mitchell
Reliable Choice Craig Ervine
Differential Pick Sean Williams

ZIM vs NZ Probable Playing XI: 

Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Nick Welch, Sean Williams, Craig Ervine (c), Sikandar Raza, Tafadzwa Tsiga (wk), Newman Nyamhuri, Vincent Masekesa, Blessing Muzarabani, Tanaka Chivanga

New Zealand: Will Young, Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Will O’Rourke, Ben Lister


Note: The above playing XI is predicted and may change based on team announcements.

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