NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction 5th T20I, Team News, Pitch Report, Squad, Fantasy Teams

New Zealand take on South Africa in the next league game of the Zimbabwe tri-series at Harare Sports Club, a match that could be considered as a dress rehearsal for the final. With two wins in two, the Kiwis have already secured a berth in the final, but they’ll be keen to extend their unbeaten run and fine-tune combinations ahead of the decider. Their bowling attack has been consistently tight, and the top order has flourished in Zimbabwean conditions, giving them a balanced edge.

South Africa, on the other hand, will treat this as both a must-win and a psychological battle. Although the Proteas have made it to the final, they will look to disrupt New Zealand’s rhythm. Expect them to come hard, especially with the ball, looking to capitalize on early movement at Harare and pressure the Kiwi openers.

The pitch promises a mixed bag, initial assistance for pacers, followed by grip for spinners. The weather is expected to stay clear, setting the stage for an uninterrupted contest. With both sides aware of what’s at stake, this game could deliver the intensity of a final well before the actual one.

Let’s delve deeper into this post for the SA vs NZ Dream11 prediction.

Also Read: NZ vs SA Today’s Match Prediction & Cricket Betting Tips: T20I Tri-Series in Zimbabwe, 5th T20I, July 22

NZ vs SA: Match Details

Date: 22nd July 2025
Time: 04:30 PM IST
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

NZ vs SA Head-to-Head

Matches Played: 16
SA won: 11
NZ won: 5
No Result: 0
Tied: 0

South Africa has brutally dominated the head-to-head battle between the two teams. A total of 16 times, these two teams have locked horns, out of which the Proteas have managed to win 11, whereas the Black Caps have won only 5. However, in the reverse fixture in this series, New Zealand won convincingly by 21 runs.

NZ vs SA, 5th T20I, Harare Sports Club, Harare, Pitch Report

The pitch at Harare Sports Club for the 5th T20I between New Zealand and South Africa on 22 July is expected to offer a balanced contest. Early on, pacers may benefit from swing and bounce, especially with the new ball under cooler conditions. As the match progresses, the surface tends to slow down, bringing spinners into play during the middle overs.

Batters who settle in can score freely, but stroke-making becomes challenging against slower deliveries and spin. Historically, first-innings scores in the range of 160–175 have proven competitive at this venue. Captains winning the toss may opt to bat first, aiming to exploit the drier conditions before the pitch starts to grip and turn.

Here are some key T20I match stats from the Harare Sports Club in Harare:

Stat Category	Figures
Total T20I matches hosted	63
Matches won batting first	35
Matches won bowling first	26
Average 1st innings score	151
Average 2nd innings score	133
Highest total recorded	234/2 by India vs Zimbabwe
Lowest total recorded	99/10 by Pakistan vs Zimbabwe
Highest successful chase	194/5 by Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe
Lowest score defended	77/5 by Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Win-loss record for Zimbabwe	12 wins – 35 losses

NZ vs SA Team News and Expected Playing XI

NZ Team News

Glenn Phillips will miss the remainder of the series after picking up a groin injury.
Despite making four rotational changes in the last outing, New Zealand ensured all their mainstays featured in the playing XI.
William O’Rourke, the right-arm quick, is still waiting for his first appearance in this series. This fixture might offer him a chance, potentially replacing Matt Henry, who’s had a heavy workload.
The team management is unlikely to tinker further with the line-up beyond the possible inclusion of O’Rourke.

NZ Expected Playing XI: Tim Seifert (WK), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Adam Milne, Matt Henry/William O’Rourke, Jacob Duffy

SA Team News

Gerald Coetzee could find his way back into the lineup, possibly replacing either Lungi Ngidi or Andile Simelane after sitting out the previous fixture.
South Africa’s batting unit is expected to retain its current structure, with no major tweaks anticipated.
The team management is likely to stick with the rest of the XI, showing restraint after frequent chopping and changing across the first three matches.

SA Expected Playing XI: Reeza Hendricks, Lhuan-dre Pretorius (WK), Rassie van der Dussen (C), Dewald Brevis, Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Andile Simelane/Gerald Coetzee, Nqabayomzi Peter, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi

Who Will Win NZ vs SA 5th T20I?

As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, New Zealand is tipped as the favorite to win this match.

Where to watch NZ vs SA 5th T20I?

The 1st T20I between South Africa and New Zealand will take place on Tuesday, July 22, at 04:30 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the Sony Liv app. The TV streaming will take place on Sony Ten 1, 2 & 5.

NZ vs SA Dream11 Fantasy Team

Wicket-keepers: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Devon Conway, Rubin Hermann
Batters: Rachin Ravindra, Dewald Brevis, Rassie van der Dussen
All-Rounders: Corbin Bosch, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Matt Henry, Nandre Burger

C/VC Options- Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Dewald Brevis, Lhuan Dre-Pretorius