New Zealand Thorn Zimbabwe T20I TRAI-Series Title in a final ball thriller against South Africa. In a high scoring collision between the two quality sides, the Kiwi grabbed his nerve to hand over a heartbreaking necklace to the protease, winning with a narrow margin of just 3 runs.
New Zealand’s top order fired once again as there is a lack of control in the finals in South Africa
In the high-station clash, New Zealand was invited to bat first. His top order started a flight once again, with Devon Conway And Rachin ravindra Anchoring innings with 47 runs. Tim safert Also glued with a valuable 30 at the top. Later, some easy contributions to the lower middle order ensured that the Kiwi firmly terminated, posted a competitive clan of 180 for 5 in her 20 overs.
For South Africa, it was experienced Lungi cash Who stood out with the ball, scored just 24 runs and took 2 wickets in his four overs. other than that, Nandre Burger, Quena Mafaka, And Seenuran Muthusimi Raised each wicket, but was unable to stop New Zealand from setting a strong target.
Matt Henry’s final over Heroines Power New Zealand for a win
In the second innings, South African batsmen showed a lot of intentions. Lohan-Dre Pretorius Chasing with a well -built 51, while Reesa hendrix Supported with a knock of 37 runs featuring four sixes. Devald Bravis Late fireworks were added with 16 runs 16 runs, but went out in the last over. Rasi van der duson And George Linde Made a small contribution, but could not take the speed because South Africa fell low in a thrilling finish.
The New Zealand bowlers used all their experiences using South Africa to pull things back after leaving for a flying start, running up to 92 for the first wicket. Matte henry Was a standout artist, defending only 7 runs, gave a great final. His extraordinary mantra of 2 for 19 proved to be a turn. With this victory, New Zealand closed a brilliant campaign, won all five matches and raised the TRAI-Series Trophy.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
What a win Newzealand 🔥 🔥
South Africa lost the match that he won, outstanding bowling by Matt Henry. #Nzvsa #Savnz pic.twitter.com/7qo3yxflknk
– Crictalkwith – Atif 🏏 (@cricatif) 26 July, 2025
Matt Henry has successfully defended 7 runs against South Africa, who had 6 wickets in his hand.
South Africa has choked another knock-out game as NZ has won the Zim-SA-NZ T20 TRAI-series.#Nzvsa
– Israr Ahmed Hashmi (@IAMISRARHASHMI) 26 July, 2025
One last ball thriller in Harare who did not go in our way!#Wozanawe #Nzvsa pic.twitter.com/ic5Pocjfxr
– Mi Cape Town (@MicapeTown) 26 July, 2025
– Won Test series in India.
– Champions Trophy Final.
– Won the T20I TRI series in Zimbabwe.What is a team, New Zealand continuity pic.twitter.com/1hdloejrxm
– Johns. (@Criccrazyjohns) 26 July, 2025
Bumrah
Hazalwood
Matte henry
Three best all format bowlers for the present time– Ajit Rajput (@random2035873) 26 July, 2025
South Africa decreases in another final.
Only 7 runs were required from 7 balls, but New Zealand finally held its nerve.
A heartbreaking finish for Proteas.
Mat Henry 👌Congratulations @Blackcaps #Nzvssa #Savnz #T20– Rajesh Thakur@(@Thakurjesh 30) 26 July, 2025
Match players: Matt Henry
Player of the Series: Matte Henry #Savsnz pic.twitter.com/wr76ukhbr00– #backtheblackcaps 🇳🇿 (@kw_fans436) 26 July, 2025
TRAI Series Final – Henry to Mat Magic
SA needed 7 to win and gave 0 W 2 1 W 0
Against Developed Brevis and George Linde, both were dropped and won the final for New Zealand.#Savnz#Nzvsa pic.twitter.com/96wxvk4uv
– Abhijeet@(@theyorkerball) 26 July, 2025
This was the amazing final.
Congratulations to Team New Zealand for winning against South Africa.
The final over was just amazing by Henry, saving 7 runs for his team.Congratulations @Blackcaps
Pick Fankode #Savnz #Nzvsa #Rjalok pic.twitter.com/d3u5rglsyc
– RJ Alok (@Oyerjalok) 26 July, 2025
What thriller
-Newazland is the champs of this T20i Tri-Series#Cricket #Nzvsa #New Zealand #T20i #Crickettwitter pic.twitter.com/z3ibwueo1y
– CRICKETIMES.COM (@crickettimeshq) 26 July, 2025
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