New Zealand edged out South Africa Harare, by a thin margin of 3 runs to win the thrilling finals of the T20i Tri-series in Zimbabwe. In a match that went under the wire, Kiwi grabbed her nerve, broadly thank you for a luxurious Matte henry And holds two incredible pressure Michael Bracewellland Derail michelle,
With just 6 runs to defend in the final over, Henry produced a sensational magic of bowling, supported by electric fielding that replaced the tide in favor of New Zealand. South Africa needs 4 runs from final delivery to snatch the victory, as it falls low Seenuran Muthusimi Handing the title to Kiwi in dramatic fashion, missed and missed.
Mat Henry saves under pressure
Started with final over Devald Bravis At the crease, and Matt Henry caught the ball. Equation: 6 6 balls to win. Henry made a strong start with a dot ball – a sharp short delivery that defeated Brevis from outside.
On the second ball, Henry hit a massive blow. Brevis tried a bridge shot, but failed to clean the ropes. Bracewell posted in deep mid-wicket displayed extraordinary awareness. Balance on the border edge, they took a catch, thrown out the ball because they stepped out, and then entered the field again to complete the dismissal-a moment of talent in the press.
Michael Bracewell almost repeats
Saw third delivery Corbin Bosch Pull one in the air, once again towards Bracewell. Suraj might have deteriorated, as he could not catch the ball in further dive, despite bringing the ball on the ball.
On the fourth ball, the bosch and George Linde Tried to steal a double, but Linde slipped back to the other. The ball went into a deep square-leg, resulting in only one.
Derryl Michel Magic stole the spotlight
With two balls and pressure growing to go, Linde went to a large shot from a slow delivery. It looked lucky for a safe landing, but Deril Mitchell had other views. While sprinkling from the long-on, he launched himself in the air and completed the diving catch a jaw-one that broke the South African hearts.
Final distribution play
With the need of 4 from the final ball, Senuran Muthusmy faced the biggest ball of the match. Henry gave a clever slow short ball outside, and failed to connect Muthuimi. Tim Safart collected cleanliness behind the stumps, and the Kiwi camp exploded in the festival.
Henry, who not only bowled on a magnificent final, but distributed continuously throughout the tournament, both were named both the players and the series players.
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Catch win match, he said, said very well 👏
Protiaz was knocking at the door of a win in the finals, but Kiwi snatched him courtesy of some magnificent fielding.#Nzvsa #T20itrisiseries pic.twitter.com/pdjxj9qpxv
– Fancode (@Fancode) 26 July, 2025
Summary:
- New Zealand: 180/5 (20 overs)
- South Africa: 177/6 (20 overs)
- Result: New Zealand won by 3 runs
- Match player: Matte Henry
- Series player: Matte Henry
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