NZ vs SA Prediction, T20I Tri-Series 2025, Match 5, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

New Zealand will clash against South Africa in the fifth match of the T20I tri-series at Harare Sports Club in Harare on Tuesday, July 22.

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In the previous match of the tri-series between these two sides, New Zealand batted first and posted a total of 173/5 in 20 overs, thanks to Tim Robinson's 75-run unbeaten knock. Kwena Maphaka was the star bowler with two wickets.

In response, South Africa got bundled out for 152 runs in 18.2 overs with Dewald Brevis being the top scorer, amassing 35 runs in 18 balls. Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy scalped three wickets apiece as New Zealand won by 21 runs.

NZ vs SA, Match 5, Match Details

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Match: New Zealand vs South Africa, Tri-Series 2025, Match 5

Time & Date: 4:30 PM IST, Tuesday, July 22

Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

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NZ vs SA, Match 5 Pitch Report

The Harare surface is expected to give batters a lot of assistance in the powerplay overs. However, bowlers will get the grip of the conditions in the middle overs. That said, it’s going to be an exciting surface for both batters and bowlers.

NZ vs SA, Match 5 Probable XIs

New Zealand

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

South Africa

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

NZ vs SA, Match 5 Match Winner Prediction

Match Winner: New Zealand

Both these sides clashed against each other in the tri-series, with New Zealand bagging a comfortable 21-run win over South Africa. That said, we can expect a close contest between these two teams in this encounter. However, New Zealand is expected to make it big and continue their unbeaten run.

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