ZIM T20 Tri-Series 2025 Final: NZ Won By 3 Runs, Won The Tri-Series Title

On 26 July, the Zimbabwe T20 Tri-Series 2025 final was played between New Zealand and South Africa in Harare. New Zealand beat South Africa by just 3 runs and won the Zimbabwe tri-series title.

Match Summary

Comway and Ravindra's massive innings, New Zealand scored 180

South Africa chose to field first after winning the toss, and New Zealand amassed a respectable total. With 47 runs apiece, Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra were the innings' mainstays during the pivotal middle overs. Santner, Daryl Mitchell, Bracewell, and others kept the pressure on as the Black Caps finished on 180/5.

Lhuan's half century of 51, but Matt bowling in the last over, SA just short by 3 runs

South Africa got off to a great start in their search for 181. SA was within striking distance when Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored 51 off 35 balls and Reeza Hendricks provided support with 37. Victory was imminent with seven wickets needed off the last over and six wickets in hand.

However, Matt Henry, a seamer from New Zealand, gave his team the narrowest of victories with an incredible final over in which he gave up only three runs and claimed crucial wickets. With figures of 2/19 in three overs, his spell came to an end.

South Africa's death was sealed by outstanding fielding, particularly Michael Bracewell's juggling boundary-line catch to dismiss Dewald Brevis and Daryl Mitchell's incredible diving effort to remove George Linde.

New Zealand 5-0: New Zealand Showing Consistency And Depth

New Zealand displayed depth and consistency by going undefeated in all five of the series' games. Their perfect campaign allowed them to claim the title.