After six matches in the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, we have finally got the two teams to compete in the final for the trophy. The teams are South Africa and New Zealand. Can South Africa win the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series Final against New Zealand? It is a very big question.
Basically, the date for the final is 26th July (Saturday). The start time of the final of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series Final between New Zealand and South Africa is 1 PM local time. At the same time, it is 4:30 PM as per the Indian Standard Time. Harare Sports Club in Harare is the venue for the final, as it was the host for all other matches of the tri-series as well.
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Can South Africa win the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series Final against New Zealand? – Our Prediction
There is not even a single doubt about who has been the best team in the tri-series. It is undoubtedly New Zealand, as they have won all four games in the tri-series so far. This surely does not work in the final, as we know, it’s not always the best team that wins in the final of a tournament or tri-series.
Both teams are among the most loved teams in the world of cricket. It will be so sad to see one of them lose this final. This is the truth about the game: one has to win, and the other has to lose. One thing is for sure, the match will surely be a competitive one for the fans. Our winner prediction for the final of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series is South Africa.
What is the head-to-head record of New Zealand and South Africa in T20Is?
Let us first look at the head-to-head matches in this tri-series. New Zealand has played against South Africa twice and won both their matches. In one match, they won by 21 runs, which was the second match of the tri-series. The other game was the fifth match of the tri-series, which they won by seven wickets.
When we look at the total head-to-head matches of both teams, they have played each other 17 times. It is clearly visible that the South African team is the most dominant one. They have won 11 out of the 17 matches, whereas New Zealand has won the other seven. Can South Africa get their 12th win, or will New Zealand make it their 8th? That is the question.
New Zealand vs South Africa – Playing XI of the final?
Both teams, New Zealand and South Africa, will have to bring their best teams for the final. We are expecting no changes to the last eleven of both teams and they are most likely to go with the same team. Let us have a look at the expected starting eleven of both teams:
South Africa XI:
- Batsmen: Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen (C), Rubin Hermann, and Dewald Brevis
- Wicketkeeper: Lhuan-dre Pretorius
- All-rounders: George Linde, Senuran Muthusamy, and Andile Simelane
- Bowlers: Gerald Coetzee, Nqabayomzi Peter, and Kwena Maphaka
New Zealand XI:
- Batsmen: Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Bevon Jacobs, and Mark Chapman
- Wicketkeeper: Tim Seifert
- All-rounders: Michael Bracewell and Mitchell Santner (C)
- Bowlers: Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, and William O’Rourke
Cricket Fantasy Tips – Dream 11 Team Predictions
Tim Seifert is the highest run scorer of the Tri-Series, scoring 166 runs in four matches. He should surely be one of the captains or vice-captains of your team. Ish Sodhi can also be a good pick for your team. Rubin Hermann is the top scorer of South Africa in this tri-series. Let us have a look at our Dream 11 team for the final of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series:
- Captain: Tim Seifert
- Vice captain: Dewald Brevis
- Batsmen: Rassie van der Dussen, Rachin Ravindra, and Mark Chapman
- All-Rounders: Mitchell Santner and George Linde
- Wicketkeeper: Rubin Hermann
- Bowlers: Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, and Gerald Coetzee
Where to watch the final of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series?
All the live action of the game between New Zealand and South Africa will be available on the FanCode platform. There is a match pass of Rs 35, which the fans can purchase to enjoy the live action of the final of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series.
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