ZIM T20 Tri-Series 2025 3rd Match: NZ Won By 8 Wickets, Conway’s 59*

On 18 July, the third match of the Zimbabwe T20 tri-series 2025 was played between Zimbabwe and New Zealand in Harare. New Zealand beat Zimbabwe by 8 wickets.

Match Summary

Matt Harry 3 wickets, Zimbabwe scored just 120

Wessly Madhevere's highest score of 36 off 32 balls helped Zimbabwe, who batted first, reach 120/7 in 20 overs. Under increasing pressure, the middle order disintegrated, and Zimbabwe did not manage to form significant partnerships.

New Zealand bowling highlight, with three wickets for 26 runs in his four overs, including important breakthroughs, Matt Henry led the Kiwi attack. Rachin Ravindra, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, and Adam Milne all claimed wickets while keeping their bowling lines tight and offering useful spin options.

Devon Conway’s 59*, New Zealand chased the target in just 13.5 overs

Devon Conway: a calm and game-winning knock with an undefeated 59 from 40 balls With a quick 30 off 19 balls, Rachin Ravindra and Conway formed a crucial second-wicket partnership of 59 runs.

Daryl Mitchell helped bring the chase home with an undefeated 26 off 19. With Muzarabani's early wicket of Tim Seifert, Zimbabwe's bowlers were unable to stop the middle overs rise.

New Zealand Is The Strong Candidate For Qualify, Zimbabwe Needs To Win the Upcoming Matches To Qualify

After this win, New Zealand won two back-to-back matches of this tournament, sit in the top position on the points table; other hand, Zimbabwe is still looking for their first win. 

 

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