The second Test between Zimbabwe and New Zealand is set for 7Wan In August, with Queens Sports Club, in Bulvio, starting from IST at 1:30 pm.
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Zim vs NZ information about the match today:
match Description cricketballgame.com   | match Information |
New Zealand Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 | Zimbabwe vs New Zealand 2 Test |
date | 7Wan August 2025 |
Time | 1:30 PM IST |
venue | Queens Sports Club, Bullwayo |
Zim vs NZ match preview:
The second test between Zimbabwe and New Zealand is scheduled to begin on August 7, 2025 at Queens Sports Club, Bulwayo. New Zealand won the first Test with nine wickets, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
In the first Test, Zimbabwe opted to bat first, but was dropped for 149 in his first innings. Craig Ervin scored 39 runs, while Matt Henry claimed 6-39 for New Zealand.
New Zealand responded with 307, headed with 88 runs from Devon Conway and 80 runs from Deril Mitchell. Ashirwad Mujarabani took 3-73 for Zimbabwe.
In his second innings, Zimbabwe scored 165 runs, scoring 49 runs. Michel Santner added 4-27 and Henry added 3-51. New Zealand chased a target of eight runs in just 14 balls, losing one wicket.
Zimbabwe will welcome Brendon Taylor, whose experience could increase his batting after a three -and -a -half -year ban. They will aim to level the series at home, rely on prominent players like Alexander Raza, Sean Williams and Ashirwad Mujrabani.
New Zealand, led by Stand-in Captain Michel Santner, will see to seal the series, with Matt Henry, Devon Conway and Derryl Michelle.
Historically, New Zealand has been dominated by one innings, four of their final test encounters against Zimbabwe. Another competitive match is estimated as Zimbabwe wants a redemption on the turf of his home.
Zim vs NZ head-to-head record:
Teams | Win matches |
Zimbabwe | 0 |
New Zealand | 0 |
Zim vs NZ weather and pitch reports:
temperature | 20 ° C |
Weather forecast | clear sky |
Pitch behavior | balanced |
Most suitable for | motion |
Average first innings score | 253 |
Record of chasing teams:
record | Good |
win % | 68% |
11S (predicted) playing Zim vs NZ:
Zimbabwe game 11: Ben Curan, Nicholas Welch, Scene Williams, Craig Ervin ©, Alexander Raza, Brian Bennett, Tafdzwa Tsiga (WK), Newman Nyamhuri, Ashirwad Mujarabani, Vincent Messeca, Wellington Masakada
New Zealand 11 is playing: Will Young, Devon Conway, Rachin Rabindra, Henry Nichols, Derryl Michel, Michael Bracewell, Tom Bluendel (WK), Mitchell Santner ©, Matt Henry, Jacob Dafi, Zak Foulks
Hot Pix for Zim vs NZ fantasy cricket tips:
Zim vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Captaincy Picks:
Matt Henry-New Zealand Speedster gave an unprecedented mantra in the previous game, claiming 9 wickets that she has a large impact with her fast right hand speed and ball. |
Michelle Santner-Bharsmand all-rounder impressed with both bat and ball, scored 19 important runs and claimed 4 important wickets in his last outing, showing their value in all departments. |
Zim vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Top Pix:
Representing Sean Williams-Jimbabwe, he impressed with a 51-rorn knock and also pasted his left-handed orthodox spin in the last match with an important wicket. |
Rachin Rabindra-New Zealand, a dynamic all-rounder, he balances his remaining left-handed batting and disciplined left-arm conservative spin. |
Zim vs NZ Dream11 Predicting Budget Pix:
A trusted left-handed batsman from Craig Erwin-Jimbabwe, he brings stability and experience in the middle-order with his stroke play. |
Ashirwad Mujarabani-Lamba Zimbabwe’s pacer saves with speed and accuracy as a right-arm medium-fast bowler, often creates initial inroads with a new ball. |
Zim vs NZ Captain and Deputy Captain Options:
Captain | Matt Henry & Scene Williams |
Vice-contain | Devon Conway and Michel Santner |
Zim vs NZ Dream 11 Prophecy Team 1:
- Keeper – Devon Conway (VC)
- Batsman – Derryl Mitchell, Scene Williams, Brian Bennet, Craig Erwin, Will Young
- All-rounders-Michel Santner, Alexander Raza, Rachin Ravindra
- Bowler – Matt Henry (C), Blessing Mujarabani
Zim vs NZ Dream11 Predic Team 2:
- Keeper – Devon Conway
- Batsman – Derryl Michelle, Sean Williams (C), Henry Nichols, Craig Erwin, Will Young
- All-rounders-Michel Santner (VC), Sikander Raza, Rachin Ravindra
- Bowler – Matt Henry, Ashirwad Mujarbani
Zim vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2 Test New Zealand Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 players:
Player | Dream11 Credit | Dream11 points (final match) |
Glen Philips | 7.0 Credit | Deenp |
Vincent Maseca | 7.0 Credit | 41 points |
Zim vs NZ Dream 11 prediction today Match 2 Test New Zealand Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 Expert advice:
SL Captain Choice | Matte henry |
GL Captain Choice | Scene Williams |
Pant pick | Henry Nichols and Brian Bennett |
Dream11 Combination | 2-4-3-2 |
Zim vs NZ match prediction:
Keeping the current form in mind, New Zealand expects to win the match.
