Undefeated New Zealand’s quest for a much-deserved title 

Betting Odds

Our Predictions

• Tim Seifert has odds of 4.00 to be New Zealand's best batsman
• Reeza Hendricks has odds of 3.45 to be South Africa's best batsman
• Ish Sodhi has odds of 3.75 to be New Zealand's best bowler
• Lungi Ngidi has odds of 3.55 to be South Africa's best bowler

MATCH PREVIEW    

It is the final of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025, with New Zealand facing off against South Africa. New Zealand has enjoyed a good tournament, winning all its games. They defeated Zimbabwe by a big margin in the last game and have their key players in good form. They won both league games against the South Africans, and it will tilt the odds in their favor. The South Africans lost against New Zealand in their last league game, and it has been a poor tournament by the team’s standards. They have fielded a young team for this tournament, and it will be interesting to see if the players can match up to the challenge that New Zealand presents. 

New Zealand Preview     

Mitchell Santner couldn’t have asked for a better show from his players. They have won all four games in the league stage and defeated Zimbabwe by 60 runs in their last game. The side has defeated South Africa twice in the tournament and shall start the game with better odds on cricket betting sites. Their opponents have good players, and Santner would look to guard against any complacency in this game. 

Tim Seifert is in excellent form, and he will look to deliver a strong start in this game with Devon Conway. Rachin Ravindra hasn’t lived up to his reputation and must do well in the middle order with Daryl Mitchell and Mark Chapman. The side will expect big hits from Michael Bracewell and Mitchell Santner in the lower middle order. 

Jacob Duffy and Zakary Foulkes will aim for early wickets in the game as the South African top order hasn’t been in the best of form. Ish Sodhi will be confident after his impressive performance in the last game and looks to do well in the middle overs alongside Santner. William O'Rourke and Rachin Ravindra add variety to this attack, making it strong. 

Expected Starting XI for New Zealand    

Mitchell Santner (c), Tim Seifert (wk), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Zakary Foulkes, Ish Sodhi, William O'Rourke, Jacob Duffy

South Africa Preview     

Rassie van der Dussen and his team will be under pressure in this game. They have struggled against the Kiwis in both league games, suffering big losses. The chips are down for the team with the batting lineup looking a bit rusty. They will start this game behind in cricket betting apps and van der Dussen would like his young team to show some character in this contest. 

Reeza Hendricks has done well, but he will need support at the other end from Rassie van der Dussen to lay a strong platform. Rubin Hermann, Dewald Brevis, and Lhuan-dre Pretorius have struggled in the middle overs, and the team expects a good show from them. Andile Simelane and George Linde are good finishers and must deliver the big blows in the final overs. 

The bowling attack hasn't been consistent in the series. The side needs early scalps from Lungi Ngidi and Gerald Coetzee, as the Kiwi top order is in good form. George Linde and Andile Simelane must bowl in the right areas in the middle overs. The side will need good performances in the supporting roles from Nqabayomzi Peter and Senuran Muthusamy. 

Expected Starting XI for South Africa    

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

TOSS: To Bat First     

The wicket has been a beauty to bat on, and we haven't seen much for the bowlers. In both games, the side that batted first won. Both captains will look to take advantage of the surface and bat first on winning the toss. 

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS     

We will have clear skies over Harare on July 26. The wicket will be flat, and the fast outfield will allow batsmen to play their strokes freely on this surface. Bowlers won't have much on this surface, and the side batting first will aim to have 180 runs on the board in this game. 

OUR PREDICTION     

The South Africans have a mountain to climb after suffering two losses against New Zealand in this series. The middle order has been out of form, and the team needs a strong show from them to win this game. New Zealand has enjoyed good form this year with eight wins in ten games. They have their batsmen in good form, giving them an edge according to our cricket betting tips. 

Our prediction is for New Zealand to win