Zimbabwe is set to host South Africa and New Zealand in a T20I Tri-Series starting from 14th July.
For Zimbabwe cricket, this series will be a steady step towards hosting more tours and tournaments in the future. The inclusion of teams like South Africa and New Zealand will be a significant boost for them as well.
This series will be key for each team to experiment with combinations and new players, allowing them to become familiar with international conditions ahead of more white-ball series in the coming months.
Go through this article to get all the details of the Tri-Series, including the schedule and squads.
Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025 Schedule
The T20I series will kick off proceedings with the hosts facing South Africa in the first match on 14th July at Harare Sports Club.
| Match | Date | Time(IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe vs South Africa | 14 July 2025 | 4:30 PM | Harare |
| South Africa vs New Zealand | 16 July 2025 | 4:30 PM | Harare |
| Zimbabwe vs New Zealand | 18 July 2025 | 4:30 PM | Harare |
| Zimbabwe vs South Africa | 20 July 2025 | 4:30 PM | Harare |
| New Zealand vs South Africa | 22 July 2025 | 4:30 PM | Harare |
| Zimbabwe vs New Zealand | 24 July 2025 | 4:30 PM | Harare |
| Final | 26 July 2025 | 4:30 PM | Harare |
All matches will be played at the Harare Sports Club in Harare, with the final of the Tri-Series scheduled for 16th July.
ZIM, SA & NZ Squads For T20I Tri-Series 2025
Zimbabwe has yet to announce its squad for the Tri-Series. On the other hand, both visiting teams have announced their squads, and here they are:
New Zealand Squad
Mark Chapman, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner(C), Zakary Foulkes, Tim Seifert, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, William ORourke.
South Africa Squad
Dewald Brevis, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen(C), Senuran Muthusamy, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Rubin Hermann, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Nqabayomzi Peter, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Gerald Coetzee, Andile Simelane, Kwena Mapahaka
New Zealand has announced a much-experienced and familiar T20I squad, whereas South Africa has given rest to some senior regular players, providing a perfect opportunity for youngsters to be part of the national squad.
Where To Watch Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025?
Fans in India can watch the live streaming of this series on FanCode and enjoy the matches from the comfort of their homes.
FanCode is offering users a variety of subscription options for this particular tour, along with high-quality streaming.
Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series Head to Head Stats
The teams have played against each other on numerous occasions in T20 internationals.
Let’s take a look at the head-to-head stats between these teams here:
Zimbabwe vs South Africa Head To Head
South Africa and Zimbabwe have faced each other in six matches so far in T20Is, with the Proteas completely dominating the Zimbabwean team, winning five matches, while one match ended in a no result.
| Matches | 6 |
| Zimbabwe wins | 0 |
| South Africa wins | 5 |
| No result | 1 |
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Head To Head
Like the Proteas, New Zealand has also dominated Zimbabwe in T20Is, having won all 6 matches played so far.
| Matches | 6 |
| Zimbabwe wins | 0 |
| New Zealand wins | 6 |
| No result | 0 |
The Zimbabwe team will look to end its losing streak against both teams. They will make the most of the home conditions and aim to turn the stats in their favor.
South Africa vs New Zealand Head To Head
The Proteas and the Kiwis have faced each other on 15 occasions in T20Is, with the former having a significant domination over the New Zealand side.
| Matches | 15 |
| South Africa wins | 11 |
| New Zealand wins | 4 |
| No result | 0 |
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Conclusion: Zimbabwe To Host South Africa and New Zealand For A T20I Tri-Series!
The T20I Tri-Series is all set to start on 14th July, with all matches to be played at Harare Sports Club in Harare.
Zimbabwe is looking to take full advantage of this opportunity to secure a win over the two heavyweights in international cricket while utilizing the home conditions. South Africa and New Zealand will look to experiment with new combinations, adapting to the conditions in Harare.
FanCode is officially broadcasting the T20I Tri-Series in India, so don’t miss out on enjoying the T20 action live!
