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ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch – New Zealand Tour Of Zimbabwe 2025, 2nd Test



ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction [Source: @ZimCricketv/x.com]ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction [Source: @ZimCricketv/x.com]

After a dominant nine-wicket win in the series opener, New Zealand are one up and looking to seal the deal as they face Zimbabwe in the 2nd Test starting Thursday, August 7 at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. The match starts at 1:30 PM IST, and it’s Zimbabwe’s last shot to fight back.

In the first Test, Matt Henry’s six-wicket haul, solid knocks from Devon Conway (88) and Daryl Mitchell (80), and a tidy finish by the Kiwi bowlers blew Zimbabwe away. The hosts were bundled for 149 and 165, while NZ cruised to the 8-run target with 9 wickets to spare.

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 ZIM vs NZ 2nd Test Dream11 Team Today

Zimbabwe

Sean Williams

  • Recent Form: 892 runs in the last 9 matches; Avg: 55.75, SR: 77.56
  • Sean Williams is Zimbabwe’s main man with the bat. He has carried the team on his back in recent Tests and though he failed last game, a bounce-back knock is very much on the cards.

Craig Ervine

  • Recent Form: 570 runs in the last 9 matches; Avg: 33.53, SR: 46.79
  • Calm and composed, Zimbabwe skipper, Craig Ervine is his side's sheet anchor and their best bet for building a solid first-innings total.

Blessing Muzarabani

  • Recent Form: 41 wickets in the last 10 matches; Econ: 3.5, SR: 45.46
  • With the new ball and wind on his side, Blessing Muzarabani will be Zimbabwe’s go-to man once again. His bounce and movement make him a handful in home conditions.

New Zealand

Daryl Mitchell

  • Recent Form: 593 runs in the last 10 matches; Avg: 32.94, SR: 55.26
  • Coming off a classy 80 in the last match, Daryl Mitchell looked in control throughout. With form on his side, he is a reliable middle-order pick.

Rachin Ravindra

  • Recent Form: 626 runs in the last 10 matches; Avg: 34.75, SR: 62.53
  • Rachin Ravindra didn’t fire in the last game but his all-round ability makes him a must-have. Can anchor innings or attack and offers spin when the pitch slows down.

Matt Henry

  • Recent Form: 43 wickets in the last 7 matches; Econ: 3.91, SR: 29.72
  • The Player of the Match from the first Test. Henry’s 6-fer in the first innings crushed Zimbabwe early. Expect more heat with the new ball on Day 1.

ZIM vs NZ 2nd Test Weather And Pitch Today

Factors
Expected Conditions
WeatherBright and dry
PitchBalanced surface

Weather – According To AccuWeather, it’s set to be a bright, dry day in Bulawayo with the temperature peaking at 22°C and a RealFeel of 24°C. Hazy sunshine, minimal cloud cover (2%) and no rain threat make it a perfect day for cricket. With SW winds blowing at 13 km/h, gusting up to 35 km/h, seamers might enjoy early swing. A full day’s play is very much on.

How Will The Queens Sports Club Pitch Affect Your Fantasy Team?

The pitch at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo is a traditional red-ball surface that offers a bit of everything. Expect fast bowlers to get plenty of assistance on Day 1, especially during the morning session when there is swing and zip off the surface. With the average first innings score hovering around 319, batters will need to grind it out early before cashing in.

Interestingly, the second innings tends to be more productive for batters with scores often nearing the 400 mark. As the match progresses into Day 3 and beyond, the pitch tends to slow down, allowing spinners to come into play with more grip and bounce.

Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo – Record Of The Chasing Team

The venue has hosted 31 Test matches, and recent trends suggest chasing teams enjoy a decent edge here. Out of those, 13 matches have been won by teams batting second, while only 8 victories have gone to teams batting first. The last Test between these two sides was also won by New Zealand while chasing, and given the early help for seamers and slightly easier batting conditions on Days 2 and 3, captains may prefer to bowl first.

ZIM vs NZ 2nd Test Captain And Vice-Captain Picks

Contests
Captain
Vice-Captain
Head to Head ContestsBlessing Muzarabani
Jacob Duffy
Small League ContestsMatt HenryDevon Conway
Grand League ContestsRachin RavindraSean Williams

ZIM vs NZ 2nd Test Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

ZIM vs NZ 2nd Test: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]ZIM vs NZ 2nd Test: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Devon Conway
Batters: Daryl Mitchell, Sean Williams, Brian Bennett, Craig Ervine
All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, Sikandar Raza, Rachin Ravindra
Bowlers: Matt Henry, Blessing Muzarabani, Jacob Duffy

Captain: Matt Henry
Vice-captain: Devon Conway

ZIM vs NZ 2nd Test Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

ZIM vs NZ 2nd Test: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]ZIM vs NZ 2nd Test: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Devon Conway
Batters: Sean Williams, Ben Curran, Henry Nicholls, Will Young
All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Rachin Ravindra
Bowlers: Matt Henry, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri, Zak Foulkes

Captain: Rachin Ravindra
Vice-captain: Sean Williams

ZIM vs NZ 2nd Test Expert Advice

With conditions set to remain dry and sunny, pace will rule the early hours once again which makes Matt Henry and Blessing Muzarabani automatic picks for Day 1. Daryl Mitchell’s form from the first Test makes him a must-have in the middle order while Rachin Ravindra’s all-round potential gives you that dual scoring edge. Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza despite quiet outings last time, are Zimbabwe’s best bets for a big score and shouldn’t be left out. Build your fantasy team around top-order batters and new ball seamers.