NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch – Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025, 5th T20I

NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction [Source: @BLACKCAPS, @ProteasMenCSA/x.com]

The business end of the tri-series is here but before the grand finale, we have got an exciting dress rehearsal lined up. New Zealand and South Africa will go head-to-head once again in Match 5 of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025 on Tuesday, July 22 at the Harare Sports Club starting 4:30 PM IST.

Both teams have already booked their spot in the final, so this one is all about fine-tuning strategies, testing match-ups and maybe even throwing in a surprise or two. In their last meeting, the Kiwis got the better of the Proteas by 21 runs and South Africa will be itching for revenge or at least a psychological edge heading into the decider.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

Hot Picks For NZ vs SA 5th T20I Dream11 Team Today

New Zealand

Devon Conway

• Series Stats: 68 runs in 2 matches; Average: 68.00, SR: 144.68
• Back at the top and back among the runs! Devon Conway looked in sublime touch with a match-winning 59 off 40 balls* vs Zimbabwe where he showed why he is still one of the classiest white-ball batters going around. His ability to anchor and accelerate makes him a hot pick in Dream11.

Matt Henry

• Series Stats: 6 wickets in 2 matches; Best Figures: 3/26, Economy: 8.18
• Matt Henry has been hitting the right areas and delivering early jolts. With 6 wickets from just 2 games, including a sharp 3-fer, he has proven to be a big threat with the new ball. Don’t leave him out if you are chasing wickets.

Jacob Duffy

• Series Stats: 3 wickets in 2 matches; Best Figures: 3/20, Econ: 5.28
• Jacob Duffy keeps things simple: line, length and a dash of aggression. He os not only economical but also delivers timely breakthroughs. With an economy of just 5.28, he is a smart pick in low-scoring Harare conditions.

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South Africa

Rubin Herman

• Series Stats: 109 runs in 3 matches; Average: 36.33, SR: 139.74
• Rubin Herman has quietly piled up runs in the top order. His 63-run knock off just 36 balls bs Zimbabwe in the last game showed his intent and timing. If he gets going again, SA could post a big one.

Dewald Brevis

• Series Stats: 89 runs in 3 matches; Average: 44.50, SR: 211.90
• Dewald Brevis is playing like every ball is meant to go into the stands. He has smacked 9 sixes in 3 games and his strike rate of 211.90 tells you just how destructive he has been. Expect fireworks if he gets a sniff.

Lungi Ngidi

• Recent Form: 3 wickets in 3 matches; Best Figures: 1/15, Economy: 6.54
• Ngidi’s not been ripping teams apart, but he is keeping things tight. With a tight economy of 6.54, he is creating pressure and building dots and that often leads to wickets at the other end.

NZ vs SA 5th T20I Weather And Pitch Today

Weather – It will be a pleasant, partly sunny afternoon in Harare on July 22 with temperatures hovering around 20°C and a RealFeel of 21°C. A light northeast breeze at 9 km/h, occasionally gusting up to 26 km/h might help the seamers get some swing early on. Humidity sits at 38%, so it won’t be too dry and with 61% cloud cover, batters might find conditions a touch tricky to start. The probability of precipitation is just 1% so a full game is on the cards. 

Pitch – The pitch at Harare Sports Club has kept things interesting. With the average first innings score hovering around 140, batters will need to dig in early as pacers get some movement upfront. Once that phase is over, spinners take control, especially through the middle overs. It’s a good surface for balanced sides.

Harare Sports Club – Record Of Chasing Team

Out of 64 T20Is played here, 27 have been won by teams chasing while 35 have gone to teams batting first. But the recent trend tells a different story. In the ongoing series, three out of four matches have been won by chasing sides. So, winning the toss might just prompt a bowl-first decision.

NZ vs SA 5th T20I Captain And Vice-Captain Picks

NZ vs SA 5th T20I Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

NZ vs SA 5th T20I: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Tim Seifert, Devon Conway, Lhuan-dre-Pretorius, Rubin Hermann
Batters: Rachin Ravindra, Dewald Brevis
All-rounders: Corbin Bosch, Ryan Burl, George Linde
Bowlers: Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Lungi Ngidi

Captain: Devon Conway
Vice-captain: Dewald Brevis

NZ vs SA 5th T20I Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

NZ vs SA 5th T20I: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Devon Conway
Batters: Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Rachin Ravindra, Dewald Brevis
All-rounders: Corbin Bosch, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Matt Henry, Lungi Ngidi

Captain: Rachin Ravindra
Vice-captain: Rassie van der Dussen

NZ vs SA 5th T20I Expert Advice

With the final spot of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025 already sealed, both teams will use this match to test their bench and sharpen plans. Devon Conway and Jacob Duffy remain top Kiwi picks while Matt Henry’s form with the ball is hard to ignore.

For South Africa, Dewald Brevis' explosive strike rate and Rubin Herman’s consistency make them solid picks. Lungi Ngidi’s control could come in handy on a slightly overcast day. Expect a few rotations but the big names should still deliver the goods.

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