New Zealand Vs South Africa Live Cricket Score 5th T20I: Ball-By-Ball Updates from Harare
The Harare Sports Club played host to a high-stakes encounter as unbeaten New Zealand faced South Africa in the fifth match of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-series 2025. With both sides having already secured their spots in the final set for July 26, this match offered a preview of what’s to come—and a chance for South Africa to avenge their earlier defeat.
Match Details
- Series: Zimbabwe T20I Tri-series 2025
- Match: 5th T20I – New Zealand vs South Africa
- Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
- Date & Time: Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 4:30PM IST
Toss & Playing XIs
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to bowl first, putting South Africa in to bat.
New Zealand Playing XI:
Tim Seifert (WK), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Zakary Foulkes, Adam Milne, Jacob Duffy, William O’Rourke.
South Africa Playing XI:
Reeza Hendricks, Lhuan-dre Pretorius (WK), Rassie van der Dussen (C), Rubin Hermann, Dewald Brevis, Andile Simelane, George Linde, Senuran Muthusamy, Gerald Coetzee, Nqabayomzi Peter, Kwena Maphaka.
Series Context
- New Zealand remain unbeaten, having already bested South Africa by 21 runs in their previous encounter and dispatched Zimbabwe with clinical ease.
- South Africa, meanwhile, have looked impressive against Zimbabwe but struggled to string together a complete performance against the Kiwis.
- Both sides see this as a final tune-up before Saturday’s grand showdown, with squad rotation and bench strength under the microscope.
Key Match Moments (Live Highlights)
- First Innings:
South Africa were put in to bat on a slightly slow Harare pitch. Early overs saw tight bowling from Jacob Duffy and Zakary Foulkes, with Rassie van der Dussen showing intent by driving Foulkes for a boundary through backward square leg. - Key Players:
Rassie van der Dussen’s role as anchor, with support from Reeza Hendricks at the top, was crucial for South Africa as they looked to build a competitive total. - New Zealand’s Approach:
New Zealand’s bowlers, led by Captain Santner and supported by Duffy, focused on keeping runs in check, aiming to control the middle overs—just as they did in their previous comfortable win.
Previous Head-to-Head
- July 16, 2025: New Zealand defeated South Africa by 21 runs. Tim Robinson starred with an unbeaten 75, while Bevon Jacobs’ late flourish and disciplined bowling from Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy sealed the win for the Kiwis.
What’s At Stake
Both teams eye psychological advantage before the final. South Africa seek redemption, while New Zealand aim to maintain their perfect record and extend their dominance in the series.
Upcoming Fixtures
- Final: New Zealand vs South Africa, Saturday, July 26, Harare Sports Club.
Stay tuned for real-time ball-by-ball updates, the full scorecard, and key moments as the action from Harare unfolds.
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