New Zealand vs South Africa Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match?

Win Probability

New Zealand	South Africa
58%	42%

 

New Zealand to win (1.6) –

• NZ won head-to-head matches 11-16.
• Tim Seifert achieved an impressive score of 97 runs off 38 balls vs PAK.
• NZ won the previous match against RSA in this series.
• RSA won 4 out of 5 matches against NZ.

New Zealand vs South Africa Betting Odds

	Puntit	1Win	BC.Game
NZ	1.6	1.63	1.65
RSA	2.15	2.2	2.2
	Bet Now	Bet Now	Bet Now

The recent Tri-Series is a thrilling contest marked by intense matches among three strong teams. New Zealand, South Africa and Zimbabwe are filled with electric anticipation and unforgettable moments.

Now, South Africa faces New Zealand in the series’ fifth match, promising another exciting showdown. Both teams feature dynamic batsmen and clever bowlers, adding strategy and depth to the encounter.

New Zealand vs South Africa Match Preview

New Zealand:

New Zealand won the 2nd match of the Tri-Series against South Africa by 21 runs .

New Zealand batted first and set a target of 175-5 (20 overs), taking all wickets of South Africa on 152-10 (18.2 overs).

Tim Robinson is the player of the match of the NZ vs RSA 2nd match of the Tri-Series. By scoring 75 runs in 57 balls with a strike rate of 131.58 .

Tim Seifert played an impactful and full-paced inning with a strike rate of 137.5 against NZ. Jacob Duffy will lead the bowling attack, supported by Will O’Rourke, Zakary Foulkes, and Adam Mille. All eyes will be on Duffy as he took 21 wickets in his last 9 T20I matches with an impressive average of 6.

South Africa:

South Africa defeated both matches against Zimbabwe in the Tri-Series but lost the game against New Zealand by 21 runs .

In the 4th match of the Tri-Series, Zimbabwe set the target of 144-6(20) overs and South Africa chased the target in 17.2 overs by giving only 3 wickets.

Lhaun-de Protorious will open alongside experienced batsman Reeza Hendricks, who has played 78 T20 Internationals and scored 2,285 runs at a strike rate of 132. Fans can look forward to an exciting start with this dynamic duo.

Rubin Herman brings strength to the team as a central player alongside Dewald Brewis and Cobin Bosch. In the previous game, Herman performed impressively, scoring 45 runs off 37 deliveries. Meanwhile, Bosch contributed 23 runs from 15 balls and took wickets for the team.

New Zealand vs South Africa match details

Match: New Zealand vs South Africa 5th match, Tri-Series Date and Time: Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 5:30 PM Venue: Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe Live Streaming: TV- Star Sports Network Mobile- Fancode

New Zealand vs South Africa Head-to-Head Record T20i (Overall)

Team	Matches Played	Won	Lost	No Result
NZ	16	11	05	00
RSA	16	11	05	00

New Zealand vs South Africa Recent form

• New Zealand – W, W, W, W, L
• South Africa – W, L, W, A, W

Pitch and Weather Conditions

The Harare pitch typically offers a balanced cricketing surface, favouring both batsmen and bowlers. Initially, it provides good pace and bounce, with opportunities for swing. As the match progresses, spinners may find assistance, particularly in the later overs. Overall, strategic batting and effective bowling will be crucial for success.

The weather in Harare for tomorrow’s match is expected to be warm, with temperatures ranging from 25 to 30 °C. Morning clouds may clear, with a chance of scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humidity levels will be moderate at around 60%, while gentle winds at 10-15 km/h will provide fair playing conditions for both teams.
Dew Chances- Moderate.

Harare Sports Club venue records

Total Matches	64
Wins by Teams Batting First	35
Wins by Teams Batting Second	27
Average Score in First Innings	152
Highest Team Total	234/2 by India
Lowest Team Total	99/10 Pakistan

New Zealand vs South Africa Playing XIs

New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (capt), Devon Conway, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Mitchell Santner, Jimmy Neesham.

South Africa Reeza Hendricks, Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Rassie van der Dussen (c), Dewald Brevis, Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Andile Simelane, Nqabayomzi Peter, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi.

South Africa VS New Zealand Key Players to Bet On

Team	Player	Recent Best Performance
NZ	Tim Seifert	22(16) vs RSA, T20I
	Daryl Michell	26(19) vs ZIM, T20I
RSA	Van de Dussen	72(87) vs ENG, ODI
	Reeza Hendricks	77(44) vs Preoria, T20I

New Zealand vs South Africa Betting Tips

• Toss- RSA
• Match-NZ

Betting Tips	Odds
Both teams to score 160	2.26
nz to score the most 6s	2.08
Drayl Mitchell to score 50 runs	1.15

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