Last Updated: July 16, 2025 03:20 PM
Cricket fans, the action is heating up in Harare! The Zimbabwe Tri-Nation T20I Series 2025, featuring Zimbabwe (ZIM), South Africa (SA), and New Zealand (NZ), has kicked off with some thrilling cricket.
The series is part of the teams’ build-up to the 2026 T20 World Cup—and the fight for a spot in the final is already intense!
📊 Latest Points Table (As of July 16, 2025)
| Rank | Team | Played | Won | Lost | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1.918 | 2 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 |
| 3 | Zimbabwe | 1 | 0 | 1 | –1.918 | 0 |
✅ South Africa stormed to the top of the table after a dominant 5-wicket win over Zimbabwe.
❌ Zimbabwe, despite a gritty knock from Sikandar Raza, couldn’t defend 141.
🕒 New Zealand are yet to play but will start their campaign soon.
🗓️ Full Schedule of Zimbabwe Tri-Series 2025
All matches are being played at Harare Sports Club, with local start time around 1:00 PM.
| Match No. | Date | Fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 14, Mon | Zimbabwe vs South Africa | Harare |
| 2 | July 16, Wed | New Zealand vs South Africa | Harare |
| 3 | July 18, Fri | Zimbabwe vs New Zealand | Harare |
| 4 | July 20, Sun | Zimbabwe vs South Africa | Harare |
| 5 | July 22, Tue | New Zealand vs South Africa | Harare |
| 6 | July 24, Thu | Zimbabwe vs New Zealand | Harare |
| Final | July 26, Sat | Top 2 Teams | Harare |
Each team plays the other twice. The top two on the points table will clash in the final on July 26.
Top Performers So Far
- Dewald Brevis (SA): Smashed a game-changing 41 off 17 balls.
- George Linde (SA): Took 3 wickets for just 10 runs, derailing Zimbabwe’s momentum.
- Sikandar Raza (ZIM): Scored an unbeaten 54*—a lone warrior in the first match.
Why This Series Matters
- It’s the perfect T20 World Cup audition for emerging stars and key veterans.
- Net Run Rate (NRR) could decide who reaches the final, so every over counts.
- Zimbabwe are hosting top-tier teams, giving local fans a treat and exposure to world-class cricket.
