NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025, Final

An exciting final of the Tri-Nation Series 2025 awaits as New Zealand and South Africa take on each other in the summit clash. The series that began on the 14th of July is being played in Zimbabwe and the Harare Sports Club is set to host the final showdown. The two teams eliminated hosts Zimbabwe and are now aiming to win the series. The Kiwis have already beaten the Proteas twice in this series and might have an upper hand here as well.

New Zealand ended the league stage matches as the table toppers, having won all of their four games. South Africa, on the other hand, registered just two wins and lost two, both at the hands of New Zealand. The Rassie van der Dussen-led side are now eyeing a comeback and taking down New Zealand in the match that matters the most.

NZ vs SA Match Preview

The final match of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Nation Series 2025 will be played between New Zealand and South Africa at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. New Zealand are coming off a win in their last match, beating Zimbabwe at the same venue by 60 runs.

As for South Africa, they faced a defeat in their last match against New Zealand. They were defeated by a big margin of seven wickets. They now have a chance for redemption in the final clash.

New Zealand vs South Africa Match Details

NZ vs SA Head-to-Head Records

New Zealand and South Africa have gone head-to-head on 17 occasions in T20Is. The Proteas have a dominant record in their clashes, having won on 11 instances. The Black Caps, on the other hand, have won only 6 times. While South Africa has the advantage in the long run, New Zealand have closed the gap in their last two games. They will further look to reduce that in the final encounter.

NZ vs SA Weather & Pitch Report at Harare Sports Club

The Harare Sports Club offers good assistance to the batters, and some big runs can be expected in the final clash. The openers will look to take advantage of the conditions on offer and try and score as many runs as possible early on. The ball offers an even bounce and pace, making it easier for the batters, but the bowlers will have some relief in the latter half of the innings as the ball gets old. The spinners will look to take advantage of this.

The average first innings score here is 151 runs, and it would be right to bat here first, given the track record of the ground. The teams batting first have won 36 out of the 66 games played here.

As for the weather, warm temperatures are expected throughout the day of the final match of the Tri-Nation Series between NZ and SA. The highest temperature of the day is expected to be 22°C with clear skies.

Record of Chasing Teams at Harare Sports Club

The venue, so far, has hosted 66 T20I games. The teams batting second have won 28 of these matches. The win percentage while chasing here is 42.43, giving the edge to the team batting first. These stats clearly suggest that teams might look to bat first here.

NZ vs SA Toss Prediction

New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner has a great chance of winning the toss here, and if they do win it, they will look to bat first and set a target. While chasing is not too difficult, batting first clearly has an advantage.

NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction Playing XI

New Zealand made a few changes to their XI for the last match, but they are expected to return for the final clash. The same was the case for South Africa; a lot of the players who were rested in the last match might return to the playing XI.

New Zealand Playing XI

Devon Conway, Tim Seifert (WK), Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, William O'Rourke

South Africa Playing XI

Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen (C), Rubin Hermann, Dewald Brevis, Lhuan-dre Pretorious (WK), George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Andile Simelane, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger

NZ vs SA Dream11 Team Today Stats

• Tim Seifert has scored back-to-back fifties in the last two matches (66* vs SA, 75 vs ZIM).
• Reeza Hendricks was South Africa's highest scorer in the last game, scoring 41 runs in 37 balls.
• Ish Sodhi bowled a match-winning spell in the last game, picking four wickets.
• Senuran Muthusamy picked up two wickets in his last appearance for SA. He will be a key pick for the NZ vs SA Dream11 team.

Highest Run-Scorers and Highest Wicket-Takers

Tim Seifert is the highest run-scorer for New Zealand in this series, having scored 166 runs so far, including two half-centuries. For South Africa, Rubin Hermann has the most runs in this series, with 119 runs in four innings.

With the ball, Matt Henry is the highest New Zealand wicket-taker with eight in three games. His best figures were 26 for three against Zimbabwe. South Africa's best bowler has been Senuran Muthusamy with three wickets in two games.

NZ vs SA Captain and Vice-Captain choices

Tim Seifert and Rubin Hermann are the highest run scorers in this series and have been in exceptional form. Both are good stroke makers and can get some good runs under their belt in this match. These two are great Dream11 captaincy candidates for the final match.

As for the Dream11 vice-captaincy candidates, Matt Henry and Devon Conway are great choices. Henry is in sublime form and can scalp some important wickets here as well, while Conway is a genuine stroke maker and a great player of spin.

Top Picks for NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction

Ish Sodhi and Senuran Muthusamy were exceptional in their last games, and they can come into action as the ball gets old in the second half of the innings. This makes them the ideal top picks for the final clash.

Budget Picks for NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction

Senuran Muthusamy, with his brilliant form, is a great budget pick for the Dream11 team, with just 7.5 credits. The other budget player who can do well is Adam Milne. He too is worth just 7.5 credits.

NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction Team 1

• Keepers: Tim Seifert (C), Rubin Hermann, Devon Conway
• Batters: Rachin Ravindra, Dewald Brevis, Rassie van der Dussen
• All-Rounders: Mitchell Santner, Senuran Muthusamy
• Bowlers: Matt Henry (VC), Lungi Ngidi, Adam Milne

NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction Team 2

• Keepers: Tim Seifert, Rubin Hermann (C), Devon Conway (VC)
• Batters: Rachin Ravindra, Dewald Brevis, Mark Chapman
• All-Rounders: Mitchell Santner, Senuran Muthusamy
• Bowlers: Matt Henry, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi

NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today (Final) Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025 Players to Avoid

Nandre Burger is a talented bowler and he might get a chance in the playing XI for the clash, but he might not be the best choice for the Dream11 team. Similarly, Daryl Mitchell is a very capable all-rounder but might not have a big game here.

NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today (Final) Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025 Expert Advice

The expert advice section will help you make an informed choice for the Dream11 predictions for the final match of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Nation Series 2025 between New Zealand and South Africa. These are the ideal suggestions for captaincy choices, vice-captaincy choices, and top punt picks.

Captaincy Choice:

Tim Seifert has been the top scorer for New Zealand in this series, and his form in the last two matches was incredible. He can once again live up to the expectations and deliver a match-winning performance. His form makes him a safe choice for captaincy in our Dream11 Prediction.

Vice-Captaincy Choice:

Matt Henry is another New Zealand player who has done exceptionally well in this series. Despite missing out on one game, he is still the second-highest wicket-taker. His consistency makes him a great vice-captaincy choice for our Dream11 Prediction.

Punt Picks:

Dewald Brevis and Adam Milne are very talented players and have given some important performances in the T20 format. This time too, they can deliver a good performance and win the match for their teams.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss for the users following the analysis.