South Africa vs New Zealand Today Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s 2025 Match?

Pre-match Win Probability

New Zealand	South Africa
59%	41%

 

New Zealand to Win- (1.70)

• New Zealand bowled out Pakistan for 128 runs in their last match.
• Tim Seifert achieved an impressive score of 97 runs off 38 balls vs Pakistan.
• New Zealand chased the target in the 16th over and won the game by 8 wickets.
• South Africa won 4 out of 5 matches against New Zealand.

South Africa VS New Zealand Betting Odds

	Parimatch	1Win	BC.Game
Soth Africa to Win	2.15	2.26	2.35
New Zealand to Win	1.70	1.58	1.60
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The most recent Tri-Series took place three years ago, showcasing a thrilling competition among three teams that captivated fans with exciting matches and unforgettable moments. As New Zealand faced off against Pakistan in their last game, the atmosphere was electric with anticipation and excitement. South Africa will face New Zealand in the second match of the tri-series. This match was a tough contest for both teams. Both teams are bringing great talent to their squads, which makes this match even more interesting and thrilling. As the game progresses, subtleties of spin become more pronounced, allowing bowlers to exploit variations in flight and turn.

South Africa VS New Zealand Match Preview

South Africa

Following their decisive victory in the opening match of the series, South Africa gained a significant boost in confidence. With their spirits high and a solid game plan in place, the team diligently prepared to face New Zealand in the upcoming match, eager to build on their initial success and showcase their skills on the field.

Lhaun-de Protorious is set to take the field as the opening batsman alongside the seasoned Reeza Hendricks. Hendricks brings a wealth of experience to the team, having played 78 T20 International matches. During his career, he has amassed an impressive 2,285 runs, showcasing his prowess with a strike rate of 132. With this dynamic pairing, fans can expect an exciting performance right from the start.

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

Tim Seifert and David Conway are joining forces to open the batting for the New Zealand cricket team, aiming to set a strong target for a successful innings. Their partnership at the crease will be crucial in establishing momentum and creating scoring opportunities right from the start of the match.

Seifert plays an essential role for New Zealand in this match, having scored 242 runs in 10 games at a strike rate of 145. The anticipation surrounding Seifert is considerable, with many placing significant hopes on his performance and potential contributions.

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. The primary focus of the bowling squad will be to contain Zimbabwe in the early stages of the match

South Africa vs New Zealand Match Details

Match: South Africa vs New Zealand Date and Time: Wednesday, July 16, 4:30 PM Venue: Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe Live Streaming: TV- Star Sports Network Mobile- JioHotstar App

South Africa vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Records T20 (Overall)

Team	Matches Played	Won	Lost	No Result
South Africa	15	04	11	00
New Zealand	15	11	04	00

South Africa vs New Zealand Recent Form

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

Pitch and Weather Conditions

The highly anticipated match is scheduled to take place at the Harare Sports Club on Wednesday, July 16, starting at 4:30 PM. Fans can look forward to an exciting afternoon filled with thrilling gameplay and vibrant atmosphere as teams compete for victory at this renowned venue. It has hosted a total of 61 T20 matches to date.

Currently, the temperature in Harare is pleasantly warm, ranging from 24 to 26°C. The air feels comfortable, with humidity levels between 30% and 40%, creating a mild atmosphere. A gentle breeze is blowing at a speed of about 10 to 12 km/h, adding to the pleasant outdoor conditions.

The pitch is suitable for both batters and bowlers, providing an early swing for pacers and a better grip for spinners during the middle overs. Teams are looking to win the toss and elect to bat first. The starting pitch is looking fresh and less cracked, making it suitable for batting. The pitch slows down throughout the match, which makes the game low-scoring and tough for both teams.

Dew Chances- Low.

Harare Sports Club Venue Records

Total Matches	52
Wins by Teams Batting First	34
Wins by Teams Batting Second	24
Average Score in First Innings	152.333 (2024)
Highest Team Total	234/2 by India
Lowest Team Total	99/10 Pakistan

South Africa VS New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

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.

New Zealand- PMitchell 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 VS New Zealand Key Players to Bet On

Team	Player	Recent Best Performance
RSA	Van de Dussen(Batter)	72(87) vs ENG, ODI
	Cobin Bosch(All Rounder)	65-5 vs ZIM, Test
NZ	Glenn Phillips(Batter)	48(34) vs MI, T20
	Matt Henry (Bowler)	21-4 vs ESS, T20

South Africa Vs New Zealand Betting Tips

• Toss- RSA
• Match- NZ

Betting Tips	Odds
Both Teams to Score 180	5.3
Devon Conway to score 50 runs	1.25
To score more 6s	RSA – 1.96, NZ – 2.18

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