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ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Zimbabwe T20I Tri-series, 2025, Match 3

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The Zimbabwe T20 Tri-series 2025 has taken place from July 14 to July 26 at Harare Sports Club. The series will feature seven matches, including the final, and will see Zimbabwe, South Africa, and New Zealand battling it out. The action kicked off on July 14 with Zimbabwe taking on South Africa, which was then followed by a battle between Africa and New Zealand, and then these three will play against one another until the top two finally make it to the top of the table before the final. The final of the series is scheduled for July 26, where the top two teams will fight for the crown.

ZIM vs NZ Match Preview

This will be the third match of the Tri-series, and for Zimbabwe, they will be looking to get on the winning track as the other two teams have already won a game each. Zimbabwe lost their first match against South Africa by 5 wickets. On the other hand, New Zealand emerged victorious in the second T20I, defeating the Proteas by 21 runs.

The 2nd match of the T20I Tri-series between Zimbabwe and New Zealand will take place at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. Indian spectators will be able to witness this match at 4:30 PM on Friday, July 18th. So, this is the second match of both teams, and it will be exciting to find out whether NZ will continue their momentum or Zimbabwe can create something special for their fans.

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Match Details

CategoryDetails
SeriesZimbabwe T20I Tri-series 2025
MatchSouth Africa vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I
TossTo be updated
VenueHarare Sports Club
CityHarare
Match Start Time4:30 PM IST - Friday, 18th July, 2025
Live StreamingFancode

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ZIM vs NZ Head-to-Head Records

This will be the first encounter between these two teams in this series. Before this upcoming match, both teams have faced each other 6 times, and out of those 6 matches, New Zealand has completely dominated their head-to-head battle as they won all 6 matches, while Zimbabwe couldn't manage to get a win.

TeamMatches Won
Zimbabwe0
New Zealand6

ZIM vs NZ Weather & Pitch Report of Harare Sports Club

The weather for the 3rd match of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-series 2025 between Zimbabwe and New Zealand is expected to be played under suitable conditions, as the weather will be mostly sunny with the average temperature around 22°C. The pitch of the Harare Sports Club is generally a batting pitch, as the match unfolds, so it will be easier for the batters to bat on, but it may provide some assistance to the pacers with the kind of bounce and swing they want. One can expect an average score of 146 on this pitch.

ParameterDetails
Temperature22°C
Weather ForecastMostly Sunny
Pitch BehaviourBatting Friendly
Best Suited ToPacers
Average First Innings Score146

Record of Chasing Teams at the Harare Sports Club

The record chasing at the Harare Sports Club is poor, as the total of 62 matches have been played here in the T20 format, and out of those 62 clashes, only 25 were won chasing on this ground, and 35 matches were won while batting first, with 2 matches abandoned due to the interruption of the rain.

Chasing RecordsWinning %
Poor40%

ZIM vs NZ Toss Prediction

New Zealand will most probably win the toss and will decide to bat first, given the chasing record of the Harare Sports Club, which is not good, and also the pitch report of this stadium is suitable for the pacers; so the Blackcaps are most likely to prefer batting first in this upcoming match.

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ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

Every cricket fan knows what kind of potential these two teams, Zimbabwe and New Zealand, carry, especially in the shorter format of the game, and they have world-class players who deserve to be in the playing 11. Let's take a look at what could be the probable playing 11 of the Zimbabwe and New Zealand teams in this upcoming match.

Zimbabwe Playing 11

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

New Zealand Playing 11

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

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ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Team Today Stats

  • Sikandar Raza was the standout batter for the Zimbabwe team as he scored 54 runs off just 38 balls.
  • Richard Ngarava was the standout bowler for the Zimbabwe team as he took 3 wickets in his spell at a decent economy rate.
  • Tim Robinson scored 75 runs off 57 balls in his match against South Africa. He anchored the innings quite well, and his side ended up winning the game by 21 runs against the Proteas.
  • Jacob Duffy was the main bowler for the Blackcaps in their last match. He took 3 wickets at an economy of just 4 runs per over. He bowled 16 dot balls in his spell of 4 overs.
PlayerPlayer’s Stats (Last Match)
Sikandar Raza54 runs
Richard Ngarava3 wickets
Tim Robinson75 runs
Jacob Duffy3 wickets

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket-Takers

Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza and New Zealand star Devon Conway might emerge as the highest run scorers in this upcoming match, as both players are talented batters who can be the players to look out for in this upcoming match.

Zimbabwe's standout bowler Blessing Muzarabani and New Zealand's top bowler, Jacob Duffy can be the leading wicket-takers in this upcoming match as both players are in top form and can be a threat to the opposition.

Top Run Scorers Rassie van der Dussen and Rachin Ravindra
Highest Wicket TakersJacob Duffy and Lungi Ngidi

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ZIM vs NZ Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

Sikandar Raza and Tim Seifert are the suitable choices for the captaincy role, as both players have been reliable for their respective teams and have proven that they deserve this position through their performance in the shorter format of the game.

Mitchell Santner and Matt Henry are good choices for the vice-captaincy role as both players are experienced in this format of the game and can be the game-changers in this upcoming game.

CaptainSikandar Raza and Tim Seifert
Vice-CaptainMitchell Santner and Matt Henry

Top Picks for ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction

Daryl Mitchell and Jacob Duffy are the top picks for your ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction team, as both players are capable players for the New Zealand team in their respective roles and can be a threat to the opposition team.

Daryl Mitchell
Jacob Duffy

Budget Picks for ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction

Brian Bennett and Tim Robinson are the top budget picks for your ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction team, as both players are dynamic batters for their respective teams, and the players to look out for in this upcoming match.

Brian Bennett
Tim Robinson

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ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 1

  • Keepers: Tim Seifert
  • Batters: Daryl Mitchell, Brian Bennett, Tim Robinson
  • All-Rounders: Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Mitchell Santner
  • Bowlers: Matt Henry, Blessing Muzarabani, Jacob Duffy, Richard Ngarava
ZIM vs NZ Dream11
Image Credits: Official Dream11 App

ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 2

  • Keepers: Tim Seifert, Devon Conway
  • Batters: Daryl Mitchell, Brian Bennett
  • All-Rounders: Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Mitchell Santner
  • Bowlers: Matt Henry, Trevor Gwandu, Ish Sodhi, Richard Ngarava
ZIM vs NZ Dream11
Image Credits: Official Dream11 App

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ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today (3rd T20I) Zimbabwe T20I Tri-series 2025 Players to Avoid

Tony Munyonga and Clive Madande are both talented players for Zimbabwe in their respective roles, but both players can be avoided to including them in your ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction team.

PlayerDream11 CreditsDream11 Points (Last Match)
Tony Munyonga7.52
Clive Madande6.58

ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today (3rd T20I) Zimbabwe T20I Tri-series 2025 Expert Advice

Both teams have world-class players who deserve to be in the playing 11, but only a few are capable of being the captain, vice-captain, and the Punt picks for your ZIM vs NZ Dream11 team.

Captaincy Choice

Sikandar Raza is a suitable choice for the captaincy role for your ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today, as he is the captain of the Zimbabwe team, and he has proven that he deserves this position through his all-around performance.

Vice Captaincy Choice

Tim Seifert is a good choice for the vice-captaincy role for your ZIM vs NZ Dream11 team, as he is a dynamic batter of the New Zealand team and the player to look out for in this upcoming match.

Punt Picks

Blessing Muzarabani and Daryl Mitchell are the Punt picks for your ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today, as both players are experienced in this format of the game and can be the game-changers in this upcoming game.

CategoryPlayers
Captain ChoiceSikandar Raza
Vice Captain ChoiceTim Seifert
Punt PicksBlessing Muzarabani and Daryl Mitchell
Dream11 Combination1-3-3-4

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who will win the 3rd T20I of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-series 2025 between ZIM vs NZ? 

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New Zealand is likely to win the 3rd T20I of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-series 2025.

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