ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch – Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025, 3rd T20I

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

Zimbabwe and New Zealand are all set to lock horns in Match 3 of the T20I Tri-Series 2025 on Friday, July 17 at the Harare Sports Club. The hosts are still licking their wounds after a five-wicket loss to South Africa in the tournament opener while the Kiwis are riding high after a dominant 21-run win over the Proteas.

With home support behind them, Sikandar Raza’s Zimbabwe will be itching to turn the tide and pull off an upset. But the BlackCaps have momentum on their side and another win here could all but seal their spot in the tri-series final.

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 3rd T20I Dream11 Team Today

Zimbabwe

Brian Bennett

• Recent Form: 239 runs in last 10 matches
• Brian Bennett has notched up 239 runs at an average of 23.9 and a strike rate of 112.2 in his last 10 outings; numbers that show he is consistently getting Zimbabwe off to solid starts. He might not go boom every game, but when he does, he gets Zimbabwe off to a flyer.

Richard Ngarava

• Recent Form: 11 wickets in last 8 matches
• Richard Ngarava has grabbed 11 wickets at a strike rate of 15.81 and an economy of 8.45 in his last 8 games. Whether it's the new ball or at the death, he knows how to break partnerships and peg teams back when it matters most.

Sikandar Raza

• Recent Form: 221 runs in last 10 matches
• Zimbabwe’s captain, Sikandar Raza has scored 221 runs at an average of 24.56 and a strike rate of 118.18 in his last 10 T20Is. Be it anchoring the innings or going berserk in the final overs, Raza always finds a way to keep the scoreboard ticking.

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New Zealand

Tim Seifert

• Recent Form: 271 runs in last 6 matches
• Tim Seifert has been tearing attacks apart with 271 runs at an average of 54.2 and a jaw-dropping strike rate of 199.26 in his last six matches. He is not just in form; he is in beast mode. If Zimbabwe bowlers miss their line, he will make them pay.

Jacob Duffy

• Recent Form: 24 wickets in last 9 matches
• With 24 wickets at a strike rate of 8.41 and a miserly economy of 5.79 in his last 9 matches, Jacob Duffy has been lethal. He is choking runs and cleaning up batters like it’s second nature. A fantasy goldmine if you are eyeing bowling points.

Mark Chapman

• Recent Form: 190 runs in last 9 matches
• Mark Chapman’s form reads 190 runs at an average of 23.75 and a strike rate of 150.79 in the last nine games. Not flashy, but mighty effective. He is the kind of middle-order bat who steps up when the top order stumbles.

ZIM vs NZ 3rd T20I Weather And Pitch Today

Weather – As per AccuWeather, it is shaping up to be a pleasant afternoon in Harare for the third T20I. With the temperature hovering around 24°C and a RealFeel of 26°C, fans can expect warm, hazy sunshine throughout the game. The wind will be blowing from the south-southeast at 9 km/h with occasional gusts up to 22 km/h. Humidity is low at 28%, meaning sweat won’t be a big issue for the players and there’s no chance of rain with 0.0 mm precipitation expected. With only 35% cloud cover and a visibility of 3 km, it’s game on under clear skies.

Pitch Report – The surface at Harare Sports Club has been playing true to its nature, a balanced deck offering something for everyone. Fast bowlers get early movement under the afternoon sun, especially with a bit of breeze around. But as the game wears on, spinners come into the picture, gripping the ball and tightening the screws in the middle overs. The average first innings score here sits around the 145–150 mark, though New Zealand showed it’s possible to go well beyond that with smart batting in the last game.

Harare Sports Club – Record Of Chasing Team

Out of 62 T20Is, teams batting second have won 25, while teams setting the score have walked away with the win 35 times. But the tide seems to be turning lately. In the last 17 T20Is, teams chasing have had the upper hand with 11 wins. The captain winning the toss might look to field first.

ZIM vs NZ 3rd T20I Captain And Vice-Captain Picks

ZIM vs NZ 3rd T20I Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

ZIM vs NZ 3rd T20I: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Tim Seifert
Batters: Brian Bennett, Bevon Jacobs, Tim Robinson
All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Mitchell Santner, Ryan Burl
Bowlers: Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Richard Ngarava, Trevor Gwandu

Captain: Sikandar Raza
Vice-captain: Jacob Duffy

ZIM vs NZ 3rd T20I Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

ZIM vs NZ 3rd T20I: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Devon Conway
Batters: Daryl Mitchell, Brian Bennett, Tim Robinson
All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Jimmy Neesham
Bowlers: Blessing Muzarabani, Jacob Duffy, Richard Ngarava, Ish Sodhi 

Captain: Tim Robinson
Vice-captain: Richard Ngarava

ZIM vs NZ 3rd T20I Expert Advice

New Zealand will walk into the third match of the Zimbabwe T20I tri-series 2025 as favourites, having already notched up a convincing win over South Africa. However, they can’t afford to take hosts Zimbabwe lightly, especially with the Harare crowd behind them. Tim Seifert, in red-hot form, will once again be the key at the top, while Jacob Duffy’s wicket-taking spree and Mark Chapman’s middle-order stability could tilt the game in the Kiwis’ favour.

For Zimbabwe, Sikandar Raza’s all-round influence will be vital and he will need to step up both with the bat and ball. Brian Bennett will be expected to give them a quick start, while Richard Ngarava must deliver with the new ball to put New Zealand under early pressure. If Zimbabwe are to cause an upset, their seniors need to lead from the front and seize the key moments.

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