Home / Sports / Zimbabwe Hosts In-Form New Zealand in Crucial T20 Tri-Series Clash
Zimbabwe Hosts In-Form New Zealand in Crucial T20 Tri-Series Clash
18 Jul
Summary
- Zimbabwe and New Zealand face off in the third match of the 2025 T20I Tri-Series
- New Zealand coming off a win, Zimbabwe suffered a heavy defeat in their first match
- Match to be played at Harare Sports Club on July 18, 2025

The 2025 T20I Tri-Series is set to continue on Friday, July 18, as Zimbabwe hosts New Zealand at the Harare Sports Club. The Kiwis, led by captain Mitchell Santner, are coming off a 21-run victory over South Africa in their tournament opener. In contrast, Zimbabwe, captained by Sikandar Raza, suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of the Proteas in their first match of the series.
The home side will be eager to bounce back and register a win in front of their supporters. Zimbabwe will be looking to their experienced all-rounder Raza to inspire the team and give the crowd something to cheer about. On the other hand, New Zealand will aim to continue their winning momentum and solidify their position in the tournament.
The match promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams look to gain an advantage in the tri-series. Zimbabwe will be determined to defend their home turf, while New Zealand will be confident of securing another victory and maintaining their strong start to the tournament.