The 2025 Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series final between New Zealand and South Africa is set for July 26 at Harare Sports Club, with New Zealand arriving as the only unbeaten team in the tournament[1].
New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, secured four consecutive wins in the group stage, demonstrating remarkable squad depth and strong form. They previously defeated South Africa twice in the lead-up, including a convincing seven-wicket victory where Tim Seifert scored an unbeaten 66 to chase down a target of 134 with 25 balls to spare. New Zealand’s all-round performance, including significant contributions from Devon Conway with the bat and Ish Sodhi claiming four wickets against Zimbabwe, has been a highlight[2].
South Africa, now under coach Shukri Conrad, had a more inconsistent path to the final. Despite flashes of batting brilliance from Rubin Hermann and the experience of Rassie van der Dussen, their top order has struggled for consistency and the squad is still seeking a balanced combination. They relied on crucial wins over Zimbabwe to reach the final and have yet to overcome New Zealand in this series[3].
This final holds special significance as both teams are under new coaching regimes, with New Zealand’s Rob Walter—formerly South Africa’s white-ball coach—now leading the Black Caps. Both teams are seeking their first trophy under their current coaches, adding extra intrigue and pressure to the contest[3].
Probable Playing XI:
- New Zealand: Tim Seifert (wk), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Adam Milne, Jacob Duffy
- South Africa: 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
The match can be streamed live (in India) via the FanCode app and website[4]. For live updates and ball-by-ball commentary, several media outlets offer real-time coverage online[5].
References
- [1] New Zealand vs South Africa final playing 11, toss time, live streaming
- [2] New Zealand Vs South Africa Final Live Score: Follow Scorecard And Match Action From T20I Tri-Series
- [3] Match Preview – New Zealand vs South Africa, Zimbabwe Twenty20 Tri-Series 2025 Final | ESPN.com
- [4] New Zealand vs South Africa T20I Live Cricket Score Streaming: Where to Watch NZ vs SA Today’s Final Match Live telecast?
- [5] Follow live updates from New Zealand vs South Africa
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