New Zealand vs South Africa prediction and bets T20 Tri-Series Zimbabwe July 26 2025

New Zealand and South Africa will face off in the Zimbabwe T20 Tri-Series final at Harare Sports Club. The Kiwis will look to continue their unbeaten run in the series and clinch a fifth consecutive win, along with the trophy. Meanwhile, the Proteas will hope to bounce back and settle scores after losing to New Zealand twice in the league matches. In the next sections, we will provide match analysis with betting options. 

New Zealand vs South Africa: Match Start Date and Time

This match is expected to take place on the 26th of July 2025. The kickoff time will be 14:00pm.

• Match: New Zealand vs South Africa
• Date: Saturday, July 26th, 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 14:00pm (AEST)
• Stadium: Harare Sports Club

Weather and Pitch Report

The pitch at Harare Sports Club has provided a balanced contest between bat and ball throughout the series. Run-scoring has not been easy to predict, as it has majorly favoured batters who show patience and the ability to construct their innings. However, the spinners are expected to play a crucial role as the game progresses. 

For the weather, we expect a very clear sky with no chance of rain. The maximum temperature is predicted to be 23°C, while the minimum temperature would be 7°C.

New Zealand vs South Africa Match Analysis

New Zealand have been impressive in this Tri-Series and they have a chance to win it with an unbeaten record. In their opener, this team pulled off a 21-run win over South Africa before defeating Zimbabwe by 60 runs in the last group game. However, their run of games in the T20 has seen them win six straight games, with one against Pakistan. 

South Africa are going through a trial and errors time and despite huge expectations from new head coach, Rob Walter, it is understandable if they have not had serious competition against New Zealand in the first two meetings. However, their results against Zimbabwe in the two meetings were promising, winning by 5 wickets in the first game before a 7-wicket win in the second meeting. Ahead of this game, Rob Walter’s side comes in as underdogs, as they have won four of their last eight T20 games. 

New Zealand: Form

Matt Henry is expected to be the bowler for this game, as he has eight wickets in three matches while keeping his economy at 8.84. Also, Tim Seifert has been the most consistent performer with the bat, putting up 166 runs in four innings at an average of 55.33 and a strike rate of 145.61. He has two fifties in the series already and is looking in top form. Devon Conway has also been lethal, backing Seifert up with 73 runs scored in four innings at a strike rate of 114.

New Zealand Predicted Eleven

Tim Seifert (wk), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Adam Milne, William O’Rourke/ Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy

South Africa: Form

Rubin Hermann is South Africa best run scorer with 119 runs in four innings at an average of 30 and a strike rate of 132.22 so far in this competition. Also, Dewald Brevis has also been supportive with brilliant performances, as he has 102 runs at a strike rate of 185.45 across four knocks. 

South Africa Predicted Eleven

Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen (c), Rubin Hermann, Dewald Brevis, Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), George Linde, Senuran Muthusamy, Andile Simelane, Gerald Coetzee, Nqabayomzi Peter, Kwena Maphaka

Who will win in Match - New Zealand vs South Africa?

South Africa and New Zealand have met 17 times so far, and South Africa dominated. In those encounters, New Zealand won only six times, while New Zealand won eleven. In the meantime, New Zealand have won three of the recent meetings including two victories in this competitions. 

New Zealand vs South Africa Prediction

New Zealand have already shown class in this T20 Tri-Series and it is just impossible to bet against them. In this competition, the New Zealand team has won each contest, with South Africa suffering defeat twice. However, this is a final and it is just tough to write either team off, as finals bring in a different level of performance from teams, and South Africa are expected to prove competitive in this game. In the meantime, I still feel South Africa might struggle with the bar New Zealand have raised so far and the fashion they have gotten the job done in both games. Therefore, with a close game expected, a win for New Zealand with many runs is a good option, as South Africa should display class. 

Our match prediction is a win for New Zealand with odds at 1.60 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is over 322.5 total runs with odds at 1.90 on Dafabet bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is New Zealand opening partnership total (over 22.5) with odds at 1.85.