South Africa will face New Zealand in an exciting Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series encounter at Harare Sports Club on July 16. Both teams come into this clash eager to stamp their authority and build momentum early in the competition. South Africa, led by Rassie van der Dussen, boast a youthful yet dynamic squad featuring the likes of Dewald Brevis and Reeza Hendricks, with pace options in Lungi Ngidi and Gerald Coetzee ready to exploit any assistance the Harare pitch offers.
New Zealand, captained by the experienced Mitchell Santner, field a balanced side combining the firepower of Glenn Phillips and Devon Conway with the guile of bowlers such as Adam Milne and Ish Sodhi. With both teams packed with all-round talent and explosive batting depth, fans can expect a fiercely contested match as the tournament gains momentum.
SA vs NZ Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 15 | NZ won: 04 | SA won: 11 | No results: 00
SA vs NZ: Match Details
- Date and Time: July 16, 4:30 pm IST / 11:00 am GMT / 1:00 pm local
- Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Harare Sports Club Pitch Report
The pitch at Harare Sports Club usually ensures a balanced contest, offering something for both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers often find support in the early stages thanks to some seam movement and lively bounce, which can help them pick up quick wickets. As the game progresses, batting becomes easier, allowing players to play their shots more freely and build significant scores. Later in the match, spinners are likely to come into play, with some grip and turn available to challenge set batters. Quick adaptability is key for teams, making a strong start with either bat or ball crucial. Generally, totals in the 160-180 range are considered competitive at this venue.
SA vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeeper: Tim Seifert, Lhuan-dre Pretorius
- Batters: Rassie van der Dussen, Rachin Ravindra, Dewald Brevis
- All-rounders: Michael Bracewell, Corbin Bosch, Glenn Phillips
- Bowlers: Matt Henry, Lungi Ngidi, Gerlad Coetzee
SA vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
SA vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Backups
Nandre Burger, Nqabayomzi Peter, Daryl Mitchel, Will O’Rourke
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SA vs NZ Dream11 team for today’s match (July 16, 11:00 am GMT):
Squads:
South Africa: Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen (c), Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Senuran Muthusamy, Corbin Bosch, Gerald Coetzee, Nandre Burger, Nqabayomzi Peter, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Simelane, Rubin Hermann, Kwena Maphaka
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Devon Conway, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchel, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Mitch Hay, Jimmy Neesham, Tim Robinson
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