ZIM vs NZ Today’s Match Prediction & Cricket Betting Tips: T20I Tri-Series in Zimbabwe, 3rd T20I, July 18
Published on: Jul 17, 2025 4:30 pm IST | Updated on: Jul 17, 2025 2:32 pm IST
New Zealand have started their series campaign on a positive note with a brilliant 21-run victory over the Proteas. Their next challenger comes in the form of the hosts, Zimbabwe, who are yet to taste success in this ongoing Tri-Series. This is a crucial game for the hosts, as they will be eager to get going in this series with a win. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 3rd ZIM vs NZ T20I at the Harare Sports Club in Harare.
Win Probability: ZIM vs NZ
Heading into this match, the Blackcaps, i.e., New Zealand, will start as favorites. New Zealand possesses the best squad on paper in this series among all three teams. They are heading into this contest on the back of a win over the Proteas by 21 runs, whereas Zimbabwe is yet to open their winning account in the series. Therefore, talking about win probability, it is surely in favor of New Zealand. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the ZIM vs NZ 3rd T20I at Harare.
ZIM: 24% win chance
NZ: 76% win chance
- Zimbabwe is the only winless team so far in this Tri-Nation series.
- New Zealand is heading into this fixture on the back of a 21-run win over South Africa.
- Zimbabwe has never beaten New Zealand in T20 cricket.
- New Zealand has won 4 of their last 5 T20s.
- Zimbabwe has won a solitary game out of their last 5, which includes 2 losses and 2 abandoned games.
Cricket Betting Tips for ZIm vs NZ- 3rd T20I
Tim Seifert to score Over 21.5
New Zealand's wicket-keeper batter scored 22 in the last game but couldn't convert it into a big score. However, he will be a key wicket yet again at the top.
Brian Bennet to score Over 17.5
Zimbabwe's opener Brian Bennet scored 30 in the opening game and looked solid throughout his knock. Once again expect him to be among runs.
Rachin Ravindra to score Over 19.5
Rachin Ravindra had a decent outing in the MLC 2025 and also scored his highest ever T20 score in that competition. The southpaw is expected to play this game, and we are backing him to score runs in this match.
Sikandar Raza to score Over 17.5
The Zimbabwean skipper didn't have a good showing with both bat and ball in the last game. However, he still remains the prime bet in this game from Zimbabwe.
ZIM vs NZ Today’s Match Prediction
Check out our prediction for the ZIM vs NZ 2nd T20I at the Harare Sports Club, Harare.
Zimbabwe has an uphill task at hand
The host, Zimbabwe, has an uphill task at hand in the name of New Zealand. Zimbabwe is one of those teams that has never defeated New Zealand in a T20 International, and the hosts will look to improve their underwhelming record. These two teams have collided 6 times against each other, and on all occasions, New Zealand has emerged victorious.
Taming New Zealand won’t be an easy task for the host, especially when they are heading into this fixture on the back of a win over South Africa. New Zealand went into the last T20I with some of their inexperienced players but still managed to romp past South Africa. With all their players now available for selection for this fixture, Zimbabwe will have to pull up their socks to tame a quality unit like New Zealand.
New Zealand will look to continue from where they left off in the last game
New Zealand were thoroughly impressive the other day against South Africa. Winning their opening fixture has given them ample confidence to go deep down in this tri-series. Despite not playing with their strongest eleven, New Zealand worked their way easily against the Proteas.
Heading into their second game of the tri-series against the hosts, Zimbabwe, New Zealand will definitely start as the favorites. Talking about their last game, New Zealand batted first and scored a formidable 173 for the loss of 5 wickets in their assigned 20 overs. Tim Robinson was the pick of the batters with an unbeaten 75 off 57 deliveries, along with debutant all-rounder Bevon Jacobs’ 44 off 30 deliveries. The duo helped the Black Caps post a formidable total on a sluggish wicket, which was enough for a win.
In reply, South Africa never looked in command in their chase. They were reduced to 62 for the loss of 5 wickets inside 9 overs and finally folded out for 152 runs in 18.2 overs. Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy were the pick of the bowlers as they took 3 wickets apiece, and Ish Sodi returned with 2, whereas the skipper, Mitchell Santner, took 1 wicket. After a clinical performance in their opening fixture of the tri-series, New Zealand will be the favorites heading into this contest. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
ZIm vs NZ Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 6
NZ won: 6
ZIM won: 0
No Result: 0
RECENT form ZIMBABWE: L NR W NR L
RECENT form SOUTH AFRICA: W L W W W
Zimbabwe and New Zealand have faced off 6 times against each other in T20Is. Zimbabwe has never been able to beat New Zealand in T20Is, as the latter has won all 6 games in this battle.
Team Analysis: New Zealand and Zimbabwe
How will the two teams, i.e., New Zealand and Zimbabwe, fare in the 3rd T20I? Let’s take a look.
Zimbabwe (ZIM)
- Wessley Madhevere and Brian Bennett will be opening the innings for the hosts.
- In the middle order, the likes of Clive Madande, Sikandar Raza, and Ryan Burl will hold the key.
- Dion Myers is a batter who could replace Tashinga Musekiwa, who scored only 9 in the last game.
- In the bowling unit, Trevon Gwandu, Blessing Muzarabani, and Richard Ngarava will be the pacers to watch out for, whereas Wellington Masakadza and skipper Sikandar Raza will handle the spin department.
Expected Starting 11
Brian Bennett, Wessly Madhevere, Clive Madande (wk), Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Dion Myers/Tashinga Musekiwa, Tony Munyonga, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu
New Zealand (NZ)
- New Zealand’s prime suspects are available for selection in this game.
- Devon Conway is expected to make way for the returning Rachin Ravindra, who was given a rest after the MLC 2025 Final.
- Another change could be the inclusion of all-rounder Glenn Phillips, who was involved in the MLC 2025 final as well, and might replace wicket-keeper batter Mitchell Hay.
- Michael Bracewell for James Neesham is another change that could take place in the eleven.
- The bowling unit is more or less expected to remain unchanged.
Expected Starting 11:
Tim Seifert (wk), Devon Conway/Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay/Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs, James Neesham/Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy
Weather Conditions and Pitch Report
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 3rd match of the Zimbabwe Tri-Nation Series 2025 between Zimbabwe and New Zealand at the Harare Sports Club, Harare:
| Pitch Report | Weather Report |
|---|---|
| The Harare surface offers good bounce and pace early on, making it ideal for batters to score freely. | The matchday weather in Harare is expected to be sunny and dry. |
| Average first innings totals hover around 154–160. | Temperatures may reach up to 33°C with humidity around 45%. |
| As the game progresses, the pitch slows down and spinners come into play. | Wind speeds will be mild, around 5–6 km/h, with no major impact on play. |
| Teams batting first generally have the advantage here. | No rain is forecasted, ensuring a full and uninterrupted match. |
| Toss-winning captains might prefer setting a target. | Clear skies should enhance batting conditions, especially early on. |
Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss is likely to opt for batting first, given Harare’s fresh pitch conditions and historical advantage for set totals. The surface suits stroke-play early on, while later overs favor spinners. Expect the skipper to back their batters and aim for a competitive score near the 160 mark.
Where to Watch Today’s Match
The online live streaming of the 3rd match of the Zimbabwe T20 Tri-Series will take place live on the FanCode App. There’s no live TV coverage for this series available in India.
ZIM vs NZ: Today’s Match Predictions
It’s a no-brainer that New Zealand will start as the favorites in this fixture. They are heading into this match on the back of a convincing win over South Africa, and other than that, they have never lost to Zimbabwe in a T20I. Therefore, as per our prediction, the visitors, New Zealand, are expected to win the ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction 3rd T20I match.