ZIM vs NZ Prediction, T20I Tri-Series 2025, Match 3, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Zimbabwe will go head-to-head with New Zealand in the third match of the T20I tri-series at Harare Sports Club in Harare on Friday, July 18.

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In the second match of the tri-series between New Zealand and South Africa, the former batted first and posted 173/5 in 20 overs, thanks to Tim Robinson's 75* and Bevon Jacobs' 44*. In response, South Africa could score only 152 runs before getting all out in 18.2 overs. Dewald Brevis was the top scorer with 35 runs in 18 balls with one four and three sixes.

ZIM vs NZ, Match 3, Match Details

Match: Zimbabwe vs New Zealand, Tri-Series 2025, Match 3

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Time & Date: 4:30 PM IST, Friday, July 18

Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

ZIM vs NZ, Match 3 Pitch Report

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The surface at this venue is expected to assist batters right from the initial few overs, despite there being a swing on offer for the new ball bowlers. The captain who won the toss would love to bowl first and put pressure on the opposition. 

ZIM vs NZ, Match 3 Probable XIs

Zimbabwe

Brian Bennett, Wessly Madhevere, Clive Madande (wk), Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tony Munyonga, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu

New Zealand

Tim Seifert (wk), Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay, Bevon Jacobs, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy

ZIM vs NZ, Match 3 Match Winner Prediction

Match Winner: New Zealand

New Zealand is coming into this encounter on the back of a 21-run win over South Africa in the second T20I of the tri-series. On the other hand, Zimbabwe suffered a five-wicket defeat to South Africa in the series opener.

That said, we can expect the Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand side to continue their winning momentum, and Zimbabwe has to wait for more time before they bag a win in the ongoing tri-series.

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