SA vs NZ 2nd T20I: Playing 11, Dream11 Team, My11Circle Prediction

By Chirag - Jul 16, 2025 09:53 AM
Last updated on Jul 16, 2025 09:54 AM

SA vs NZ 2nd T20I: Playing 11, Dream11 Team, My11Circle Prediction

The Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025 continues with an exciting clash between South Africa (SA) and New Zealand (NZ) in the 2nd T20I at Harare Sports Club. With both teams closely ranked in the ICC Men’s T20I standings (NZ at 4th and SA at 5th), this promises to be a thrilling encounter.

Match Details: SA vs NZ, 2nd T20I

Series: Zimbabwe T20I Tri-series 2025
Match: South Africa (SA) vs New Zealand (NZ), 2nd T20I
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Date: 16th July 2025
Time: 4:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: FanCode

Weather & Pitch Report: Harare Sports Club

Temperature: 22°C

Conditions: Mostly Sunny, ideal for cricket

Pitch Report: At Harare Sports Club, the surface is favourable for batting but provides early pacers with major bounce and sporadic swing. When the top order settles in, scores should be between 140 and 160.

Best Suited To: Batters and seamers

Average First Innings Score: 140

Head-to-Head Record in T20Is: SA vs NZ

South Africa holds a clear edge in historical head-to-head battles. Out of 15 T20I encounters, the Proteas have won 11, while New Zealand has won just 4. However, recent form and squad balance will be more crucial than past records in this tri-series.

Total Matches: 15
South Africa (SA) Wins: 11
New Zealand (NZ) Wins: 4

Probable Playing 11

South Africa (SA) Playing 11

1. Reeza Hendricks, 2. Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), 3. Rassie van der Dussen (c), 4. Dewald Brevis, 5. Rubin Hermann, 6. George Linde, 7. Corbin Bosch, 8. Andile Simelane, 9. Nqabayomzi Peter, 10. Nandre Burger, 11. Lungi Ngidi

New Zealand (NZ) Playing 11

1. Mark Chapman, 2. Michael Bracewell, 3. Daryl Mitchell, 4. Glenn Phillips, 5. Rachin Ravindra, 6. Mitchell Santner (c), 7. Tim Seifert (wk), 8. Devon Conway, 9. Adam Milne, 10. Matt Henry, 11. Jacob Duffy

Dream11 Team Prediction: SA vs NZ

Wicketkeepers: 1. Tim Seifert, 2. Lhuan-dre Pretorius
Batters: 1. Reeza Hendricks, 2. Rassie van der Dussen (C), 3. Rachin Ravindra (VC)
All-rounders: 1. Michael Bracewell, 2. Glenn Phillips, 3. Corbin Bosch
Bowlers: 1. Lungi Ngidi, 2. Nandre Burger, 3. Matt Henry
Captain: Rassie van der Dussen
Vice-Captain: Rachin Ravindra

My11Circle Team Prediction: SA vs NZ

Wicketkeepers: 1. Tim Seifert, 2. Lhuan-dre Pretorius
Batters: 1. Reeza Hendricks, 2. Rassie van der Dussen, 3. Daryl Mitchell, 4. Rachin Ravindra
All-rounders: 1. Mitchell Santner (C), 2. George Linde
Bowlers: 1. Adam Milne (VC), 2. Jacob Duffy, 3. Lungi Ngidi
Captain: Mitchell Santner
Vice-Captain: Adam Milne

Who Will Win Today’s Match? (AI Prediction)

South Africa have already gotten used to the conditions and carry momentum from their win over Zimbabwe. However, New Zealand boasts a more seasoned squad with explosive hitters and versatile all-rounders. If they adapt quickly, the Blackcaps could edge past the Proteas.

AI Prediction: New Zealand (NZ) to win