ZIM vs NZ HIGHLIGHTS, Tri-Nation T20 series: New Zealand cruise to 8-wicket win against Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand HIGHLIGHTS: The Kiwis maintain their 100% record as they chased down a modest 121 within 14 overs on the day.
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ZIM vs NZ
New Zealand maintain their unbeaten streak in the tri-series as they beat Zimbabwe by 8 wickets at the Harare Sports Club in match number three. The Kiwis displayed an all-round performance, excelling with both bat and ball on the day and getting maximum points to stay at the top of the points table today. Earlier, Zimbabwe were restricted to just 120/7 in their 20 overs against New Zealand today. With NZ skipper Santner electing to bowl first, bowlers managed to restrict the hosts to a paltry score.
The innings began strongly with Zimbabwe openers Wessly madhevere and Brian Benett giving the hosts a good start with a run rate of 10 in the first few overs. While Wessly began from the first over, scoring boundaries and looking for singles, Brian supported his knock with the first six of the game in the next over.
However, it was the final over of the powerplay that got the Kiwis their breakthrough as Matt Henry got rid of Brian Benett to get his first wicket of the day. Benett's mishit shot got caught at mid-wicket after which Santner decided to introuduce spin into the attack.
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The decision proved to fruitful as Madande, who came in to bat at number 3 got dismissed by Rachin Ravindra in the 10th over with a stump in by the wicketkeeper. The hosts had to try different kind of shots to maintain the run flow as New Zealand came right back into the game.
The second half of the innings went all haywire for the hosts who lost quick wickets courtesy of silly mistakes in the end. The Kiwis managed to restrict them at just 120 runs in their 20 overs with skipper Sikandar Raza also failing to produce runs and getting sent back at just 12 runs. Matt Henry starred with the ball with 3 wickets in the innings for the pacer. ZIM 1st innings scorecard
NZ 2nd innings scorecard:
| Zimbabwe 1st Inning | ||||||||||||||||
| 120-7 (20 ov) CRR:6.00 | ||||||||||||||||
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |||||||||||
| Wesley Madhevere | b A Milne | 36 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 112.5 | ||||||||||
| Brian Bennett | c B Jacobs b M Henry | 21 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 105 | ||||||||||
| Clive Madande (WK) | st TL Seifert b R Ravindra | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 61.54 | ||||||||||
| Sikandar Raza (C) | c M Chapman b M Santner | 12 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 | ||||||||||
| Ryan Burl | c A Milne b MG Bracewell | 12 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 133.33 | ||||||||||
| Tony Munyonga | c M Chapman b M Henry | 13 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 72.22 | ||||||||||
| Tashinga Musekiwa | c JA Duffy b M Henry | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 | ||||||||||
| Tinotenda Maposa | Not out | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.5 | ||||||||||
| Extras | 5 (b 0, Ib 4, w 1, nb 0, p 0) | |||||||||||||||
| Total | 120 (7 wkts, 20 Ov) | |||||||||||||||
| Yet to Bat | Richard Ngarava,Blessing Muzarabani,Trevor Gwandu | |||||||||||||||
| Fall of Wickets | ||||||||||||||||
| 37-1(Brian Bennett 5.2),61-2(Clive Madande 9.4),71-3(Wesley Madhevere 12.1),84-4(Ryan Burl 13.5),93-5(Sikandar Raza 15.6),98-6(Tashinga Musekiwa 16.4),120-7(Tony Munyonga 19.6) | ||||||||||||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO | |||||||||
| Matt Henry | 4 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 | |||||||||
| Jacob Duffy | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.67 | |||||||||
| Adam Milne | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 | |||||||||
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.5 | |||||||||
| Michael Bracewell | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 | |||||||||
| Rachin Ravindra | 3 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.33 | |||||||||
| New Zealand 2nd Inning | ||||||||||||||||
| 122-2 (13.5 ov) CRR:8.82 | ||||||||||||||||
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |||||||||||
| Tim Seifert (WK) | c T Musekiwa b B Muzarabani | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 | ||||||||||
| Devon Conway | Not out | 59 | 40 | 4 | 2 | 147.5 | ||||||||||
| Rachin Ravindra | c B Muzarabani b T Maposa | 30 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 157.89 | ||||||||||
| Daryl Mitchell | Not out | 26 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 136.84 | ||||||||||
| Extras | 4 (b 2, Ib 0, w 2, nb 0, p 0) | |||||||||||||||
| Total | 122 (2 wkts, 13.5 Ov) | |||||||||||||||
| Yet to Bat | Mark Chapman,Bevon Jacobs,Michael Bracewell,Mitchell Santner,Adam Milne,Matt Henry,Jacob Duffy | |||||||||||||||
| Fall of Wickets | ||||||||||||||||
| 5-1(Tim Seifert 1.1),64-2(Rachin Ravindra 8.3) | ||||||||||||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO | |||||||||
| Richard Ngarava | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.33 | |||||||||
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 | |||||||||
| Trevor Gwandu | 1.5 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15.27 | |||||||||
| Tinotenda Maposa | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.5 | |||||||||
| Sikandar Raza | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.67 | |||||||||
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand playing 11:
Zimbabwe playing 11: Wessly Madhevere, Brian Bennett, Clive Madande(w), Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tinotenda Maposa, Tony Munyonga, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu
New Zealand playing 11: Tim Seifert(w), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy
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7:21 PM
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Kiwis race to the total!
A convincing 8-wicket victory by New Zealand as Daryll Mitchell and Devon Conway race to the the modest 121-run total in just 13.5 overs on the day.
6:33 PM
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: NZ 19/1 after 4 overs!
New Zealand have lost one wicket in the powerplay so far with the score at 19/1 after 4 overs. With Conway and Ravindra at the crease, the Kiwis can go through the innings comfortabley still with just 102 runs to win now.
6:14 PM
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 2nd innings begins!
The second has begun with openers Tim Seifert and Devon Conway on the crease for New Zealand.
5:54 PM
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Zimbabwe set 121-run target for the Kiwis!
Zimbabwe have been restricted to 120/7 in their 20 overs as the Kiwis have a modest total to chase down in the 2nd innings.
5:40 PM
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Musekiwa departs!
Henry with another wicket as Musekiwa is sent back after being caught out at mid-wicket.
5:28 PM
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Bracewell strikes!
Michael Bracewell strikes as Ryan Burl goes for 12. Caught deep backward point.
5:21 PM
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Wesley departs!
After 12.1 overs, Zimbabwe are at 71/3 with opener Wessly getting dismissed by Milne. Skipepr Sikandar Raza still at the crease and would have ttake onus now. They would have to up the ante if they are to post a strong total. However, NZ spinners are right on top of their game at the moment.
5:10 PM
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Ravindra gets Madande!
Madande gets stumped out courtesy of Rachin Ravindra's delivery who takes the second wicket for NZ.
5:08 PM
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 6 runs from the over!
Over Summary 1 0 3 0 1 1; ZIM 57/1 after 9 overs; Wessly Madhevere 28 (24) Madande 7 (12)
Sananter continues the attack and concedes 6 runs from the over.
5:03 PM
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 9 runs from the over!
Over Summary 2 0 0 2 4 1; ZIM 51/1 after 8 overs; Wessly Madhevere 26 (21) Madande 3 (7)
Bracewell into the attack and concedes 9 runs from the over
4:59 PM
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 3 runs from the over!
Over Summary 0 1 0 0 2 0; ZIM 42/1 after 7 overs; Wessly Madhevere 17 (15) Madande 3 (7)
Santner into the attack and concedes 3 runs from the over.
4:56 PM
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 3 runs from the over!
Over Summary 1 W 1 1 0 0; ZIM 39/1 after 6 overs; Wessly Madhevere 16 (13) Madande 1 (3)
Henry continues the attack and concedes 3 runs from the over.
4:53 PM
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Brian Benett departs!
Opener Brian Benett loses his wicket as as henry gets the breakthrough. Caught at mid-wicket.
4:50 PM
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 6 runs from the over!
Over Summary 1 1 4 0 0 0; ZIM 36/0 after 5 overs; Wessly Madhevere 14 (11) Brian Benett 21 (19)
Milne continues the attack and concedes 6 runs from the over.
4:46 PM
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 6 runs from the over!
Over Summary 0 0 wd 0 2 3 0; ZIM 30/0 after 4 overs; Wessly Madhevere 13 (10) Brian Benett 16 (14)
Duffy continues the attack
Ball 6 - He ends the over wth a block.
Ball 5 - He skies it again to take 3 runs this time behind the keeper.
Ball 4 - He takes a couple of runs towards back point.
Ball 3 - A wide ball is followed by a dot ball
Ball 2 - Duffy beats Brian outside off stump again.
Ball 1 - Brian leaves the first one outside off stump.
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First Published: Jul 18 2025 | 3:13 PM IST
