The final match of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025 will see South Africa clashing against New Zealand at the Harare Sports Club on 25th July 2025. The match will commence at 04:30 PM IST. New Zealand New Zealand, who ended their league campaign in the Zimbabwe tri-series tournament being a table topper, will face their rivals South Africa in the final match. They are coming into this match after beating Zimbabwe by 60 runs. New Zealand smashed the highest score of the tournament, scoring 190/6 in their first innings and later bowling out Zimbabwe for just 130. Tim Seifert and Rachin Ravindra were the top scorers from the batters, scoring their respective half-centuries. Ish Sodhi took four wickets and delivered a phenomenal bowling performance in the match. They have defeated South Africa twice in the Tri-series tournament, and they will look to continue their dominance at the top when they meet for the last time in the title decider match. South Africa South Africa enters this game in a high-voltage encounter following a disappointing loss against New Zealand by 7 wickets. South Africa posted 134/8 in their first innings, Reeza Hendricks was the top scorer for the team, and later, New Zealand chased it down with 7 wickets in hand. This was the second consecutive defeat against New Zealand for the Proteas. They are itching to deliver their best and win the trophy by beating the Kiwis in the final match. South Africa's top order has been in sublime touch; they will need to work on their middle-order batting duties. NZ vs SA Tri-series Final - Pitch Report The surface at Harare Sports Club, Harare, tends to be on the slower side. The Pacers have dominated the majority of the matches with the new ball. Good length and bouncy deliveries have always tricked batters. However, batters will have their say once they survive the initial overs. Anything above 165 in the first innings will be a competitive score in the final match. Weather Report for NZ vs SA Tri-series Final The weather is likely to remain clear with the temperature ranging between 20-25 degrees. Cloudy weather is expected in the second half of the game, but it will not interrupt the game at any stage. NZ vs SA Head-to-Head in T20Is SA vs NZ head-to-head (in T20Is) Matches Played 17 Won by New Zealand 6 Won by South Africa 11 No Result 0 Tied 0 NZ vs SA Tri-series Final Match - Probable XI New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Devon Conway, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, William O'Rourke, Bevon Jacobs, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Michael Bracewell, Rachin Ravindra. 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, Gerald Coetzee, Senuran Muthusamy. Must-Pick Players for NZ vs SA Tri-series Final Top Wicketkeeper to Pick Tim Siefert | NZ: Seifert is known for scoring quick runs, especially in this format of the game. That's exactly what he did in the last match while playing a match-winning knock; he scored 75 runs against Zimbabwe and helped his team register the highest total in the ongoing Tri-series tournament. He has scored 166 runs in 4 matches at an average of 55.33. He should be included in the fantasy team at any cost. Rubin Hermann | SA: Rubin Hermann has been phenomenal in this series so far, scoring 119 runs in just four matches, including one half-century and a strike rate of 132.22. He scored his first half-century of his career against Zimbabwe. He should be included in your fantasy team, seeing his consistent form. Top Batters to Pick Rachin Ravindra | NZ: In 27 T20I innings, Ravindra has scored 405 runs at an impressive strike rate of 132.79. Rachin announced his arrival in form with a blistering half-century against Zimbabwe in the last match, and he is expected to do the same while playing for his national side in the final match against South Africa. Dewald Brevis | SA: The 22-year-old Proteas batter has been one of the standout performers in this tournament so far, scoring 102 runs in four innings at a phenomenal strike rate of 185.45. He scored a quick-fire 35 runs in just 18 balls against New Zealand in the second match. Having him on your side will boost your chances of winning. Top All-Rounders to Pick Mitchell Santner | NZ: Mitchell Santner is infamous for his ability to score quick runs and bag crucial wickets with his tactical spin bowling. In 113 T20Is, the Kiwi skipper has scored 725 runs and has picked up 124 wickets. The condition at Harare will suit his style of play, and hence, he should make a cut in your fantasy side. George Linde | SA: Linde has been really impressive for the Proteas in the tournament. He has not only scored 56 runs in three innings that he batted but has also taken three wickets. He can score quick runs and can deliver some exceptional spells with the ball. Keeping him out of your fantasy side will cost you some fantasy points. Top Bowlers to Pick Matt Henry | NZ: In 23 T20I innings, NZ's pacer Matt Henry has scalped 35 wickets. In just three matches in this tournament, he has taken 8 wickets combined, three wickets against South Africa and a total of five wickets combined against Zimbabwe. His ability to bowl at a perfect line and length makes him a must-have player in your fantasy side. Nqabayomzi Peter | SA: South Africa's 23-year-old right-arm leggie is a genuine wicket-taker in this format. In 11 T20I innings, Peter has picked up 8 wickets. He has taken two wickets in the ongoing tournament. Having a bowler like him in your fantasy team will surely enhance your chances of victory.