SA vs NZ 2nd T20 Playing XI: The second game of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025, scheduled for July 16 at the Harare Sports Club, will pit South Africa against New Zealand. For South Africa, which started their campaign with a resounding five-wicket victory over the hosts Zimbabwe, this match represents a pivotal point in the tri-nation tournament. The Proteas demonstrated the promise of their next-generation players, including Rubin Hermann and Dewald Brevis, by displaying both bowling discipline and batting power.
After a four-month break, New Zealand is scheduled to resume T20I play. Their players have continued to compete in elite T20 leagues around the world, such as the MLC and Vitality Blast, despite their absence from the international T20 circuit. Due to the absence of several senior players
South Africa takes on New Zealand in the second match of the ongoing T20I tri-series hosted by Zimbabwe. The Proteas started strong with a five-wicket win against the hosts, while the Kiwis are returning to T20I action after a gap of four months.
SA vs NZ 2nd T20 Match Details
| Match | South Africa vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I – Zimbabwe Tri-Series 2025 |
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| Date | 16th July 2025 |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Time | 4:30 PM IST |
SA vs NZ 2nd T20 Playing XI and Key Players
South Africa Probable Playing XI:
- Reeza Hendricks
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk)
- Rassie van der Dussen (c)
- Dewald Brevis
- Rubin Hermann
- George Linde
- Corbin Bosch
- Andile Simelane
- Nqabayomzi Peter
- Nandre Burger
- Lungi Ngidi
South Africa Key Players:
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Dewald Brevis: Scored 41 off 17 balls in the first game; explosive form in Vitality Blast & IPL.
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Rubin Hermann: Composed knock of 45* on debut; strong record in SA T20 League.
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George Linde: 3/10 vs Zimbabwe; 8 wickets in last 3 T20Is.
New Zealand Probable Playing XI:
- Tim Seifert
- Devon Conway
- Mark Chapman
- Daryl Mitchell
- James Neesham
- Mitch Hay
- Bevon Jacobs
- Jacob Duffy
- Zak Foulkes
- Will O’Rourke
- Ish Sodhi
New Zealand Key Players:
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Tim Seifert: 249 runs in 5 T20Is vs PAK; scored 97* in last international game.
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James Neesham: 5/22 vs PAK; 20 wickets & 210 runs in Vitality Blast 2025.
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Jacob Duffy: 21 wickets in last 9 T20Is; economy under 6.
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