SA vs NZ 2nd T20 Match Preview: South Africa will face New Zealand in the 2nd T20 match of the T20I tri-Series 2025 at Harare Sports Club on July 16 at 4:40 PM IST. This marks the 1st T20 encounter between the two sides in eight years, with South Africa having won 4 of the last 5 matches.
South Africa started the tournament with a confident 5-wicket win over Zimbabwe, while New Zealand return to T20I action after four months, but with in-form players from the global T20 Leagues
Let’s look in depth SA vs NZ 2nd T20 Match Preview, Head-to-Head Record, Pitch Report, Weather Report & Full Team Analysis
SA vs NZ Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | South Africa Wins | New Zealand Wins | No Result |
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| 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
SA vs NZ 2nd T20 Match Previews And Team Analysis
South Africa: Team Analysis
In the opening game, South Africa demonstrated their depth by chasing down Zimbabwe’s 141 with five wickets remaining. Dewald Brewis, who smashed 41 off just 17 balls, helped debutant Rubin Hermann, who scored a steady 45 off 37 deliveries, to become the chase’s star. Their partnership of 72 runs set the stage for a resounding victory.
After only scoring 16 off 13 in the opening game, captain Rassie van der Dussen will strive for higher scores. After a duck in his debut, Lhuan-dre Pretorius will try to make an impression, but he brings good domestic form from the Vitality Blast.
George Linde, who bowled well with figures of 3/10, will be an important member of the team once more, along with Lungi Ngidi and Nandre Burger. Corbin Bosch’s versatility
New Zealand: Team Analysis
In their most recent Twenty20 International match, New Zealand defeated Pakistan handily in March 2025. The highlights were James Neesham’s 5/22 and Tim Seifert’s 97*. The injured Finn Allen will be replaced by Devon Conway, who will also open the innings with Seifert.
Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, and Neesham provide experience to the middle order when several regulars are absent because of MLC commitments. A talented domestic player named Bevon Jacobs may make his debut against his country of birth.
Ish Sodhi provides spin options, while Jacob Duffy, Will O’Rourke, and Zakary Foulkes spearhead the pace attack.
Key Players to Watch
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South Africa: Dewald Brewis, George Linde, Rubin Hermann
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New Zealand: Tim Seifert, James Neesham, Jacob Duffy
SA vs NZ Weather & Pitch Report – Harare Sports Club
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Conditions: Dry & clear, 0% rain
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Temperature: 13°C – 23°C
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Wind: Light breeze from ENE/SE
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Pitch: Balanced surface; supports both batters and pacers
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Average 1st Innings Score: 151
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Toss Prediction: Team batting first has won 34 of 61 T20S here
Toss Advantage: Bat First
Predicted Total: 160–170 may be competitive
SA vs NZ 2nd T20 Winning Prediction
Although South Africa is playing well, New Zealand’s team has several game-winning players. NZ has the advantage now that Conway is back and Neesham is playing well.
Prediction: In a close match, New Zealand will defeat South Africa.
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