ZIM vs NZ 1st Test: Playing 11, Dream11 Team, My11Circle Prediction

After an exciting T20I Tri-Series, Zimbabwe will host New Zealand for a two-match Test series as part of the New Zealand Tour of Zimbabwe 2025. The first Test will take place on Wednesday, 30th July at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, which is known for its conditions that favor spin bowlers. The Blackcaps enter the series high on confidence, having edged past South Africa in the T20I final by 3 runs. Now, they aim to carry that momentum into the longer format.

Match Details – ZIM vs NZ, 1st Test

Series: New Zealand Tour of Zimbabwe 2025
Match: Zimbabwe vs New Zealand, 1st Test
Date: Wednesday, 30 July 2025
Time: 1:30 PM IST
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Live Streaming: FanCode

Weather & Pitch Report: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

Weather: Mostly sunny with mild temperatures around 12°C
Pitch Behavior: Suits bowlers, especially spinners as the match progresses
Average First Innings Score: 324

Expect a turning track that will make life tough for batters, especially in the fourth innings. Spin bowlers will be crucial in determining the result of the match.

Head-to-Head – Zimbabwe vs New Zealand in Tests

Matches Played: 17
New Zealand Wins: 11
Zimbabwe Wins: 0
Draws: 6

New Zealand have been dominant in this fixture, and Zimbabwe is yet to register a Test win against them.

Probable Playing 11

Zimbabwe (ZIM) Playing 11

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1. Craig Ervine (c), 2. Ben Curran, 3. Nick Welch, 4. Brian Bennett, 5. Sean Williams, 6. Sikandar Raza, 7. Clive Madande (wk), 8. Wellington Masakadza, 9. Tanaka Chivanga, 10. Trevor Gwandu, 11. Blessing Muzarabani

New Zealand (NZ) Playing 11

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1. Tom Latham (c/wk), 2. Will Young, 3. Henry Nicholls, 4. Rachin Ravindra, 5. Daryl Mitchell, 6. Devon Conway, 7. Mitchell Santner, 8. Jacob Duffy, 9. Nathan Smith, 10. Ajaz Patel, 11. Matt Henry

Dream11 Team Prediction: ZIM vs NZ

Wicket-Keeper: 1. Devon Conway
Batters: 1. Sean Williams, 2. Tom Latham, 3. Daryl Mitchell
All-Rounders: 1. Sikandar Raza, 2. Mitchell Santner (vc), 3. Rachin Ravindra (c), 4. Brian Bennett
Bowlers: 1. Matt Henry, 2. Ajaz Patel, 3. Blessing Muzarabani
Captain: Rachin Ravindra
Vice-Captain Mitchell Santner

My11Circle Fantasy Team Prediction: ZIM vs NZ

Wicket-Keeper: 1. Devon Conway
Batters: 1. Sean Williams (c), 2. Tom Latham, 3. Daryl Mitchell
All-Rounders: 1. Sikandar Raza, 2. Mitchell Santner, 3. Rachin Ravindra, 4. Nathan Smith, 5. Brian Bennett
Bowlers: 1. Jacob Duffy, 2. Matt Henry (vc)
Captain: Sean Williams
Vice-Captain: Matt Henry

Who Will Win Today’s Match? – AI Prediction

Based on recent form, rankings, and squad depth, New Zealand enters the match as clear favorites. Their experienced batting unit and spin attack led by Ajaz Patel and Mitchell Santner are expected to exploit the Bulawayo pitch conditions effectively.

AI Match Prediction: New Zealand (NZ) to win this match.