The 2nd match of the Zimbabwe tri-series will feature the two visiting teams, South Africa and New Zealand, at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. South Africa defeated Zimbabwe in the series opener by 5 wickets, beginning their campaign with a win. Meanwhile, this will be New Zealand’s first match of the tournament, and they arrive with a strong line-up led by Mitchell Santner.
Check out the in-depth match preview and head-to-head records of South Africa vs New Zealand – Match 2 of the Zimbabwe T20I tri-series 2025.
South Africa vs New Zealand: Where to Watch Live?
Date | 16/07/2025 |
Time | 4:30 PM IST |
Venue | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
Streaming OTT | Fancode, Sony Liv |
South Africa vs New Zealand: Match Preview
New Zealand and South Africa will face each other for the first time in this tri-series, and one major difference lies in their squad compositions. South Africa is relying on a young side, while New Zealand has retained its experienced core. These are the two strongest teams in the series, and the real challenge is set to begin with this match.
South Africa Eyes Momentum in Match 2
South Africa started their campaign with a comprehensive win against Zimbabwe, successfully chasing a below-par total of 143 runs in 20 overs. The Proteas stumbled early, losing three wickets in the powerplay, but the duo of Dewald Brevis and Rubin Hermann rescued the innings. They stitched together a solid partnership to guide the chase. Brevis was the aggressor, smashing five massive sixes on his way to earning his first-ever international Player of the Match award for South Africa.
There is a minor concern around South Africa’s top order, but given it was likely a one-off, they are expected to field the same XI in the second T20I. Having already played on this pitch, the Proteas may have a slight edge going into the contest.
New Zealand Eye Strong Start with Full-Strength Squad
Meanwhile, the Kiwis are expected to bring out their strongest line-up. Most of their players are back from the MLC 2025, where they performed well individually. Names like Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Adam Milne, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, and Daryl Mitchell all had solid outings. New Zealand enters this series as favourites, with depth across departments and reliable backups. Mitchell Santner returns as captain, and this series marks Rob Walter’s first assignment as New Zealand’s head coach he’ll know the opposition well, having previously coached South Africa.
New Zealand is likely to play their best XI, and reports suggest that young talent Bevon Jacobs could be handed a debut after impressing coach Rob Walter. Stay tuned for an even contest in Harare.
South Africa vs New Zealand: Head-to-Head Stats
Teams | South Africa | New Zealand |
Matches Played | 15 | 15 |
Won | 11 | 04 |
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