Zimbabwe Collapse as New Zealand Secure Big Win in Tri-Series T20

 

New Zealand Dominate Zimbabwe by 8 Wickets in T20I Showdown at Harare

Harare, July 19, 2025-New Zealand showcased their T20 dominance once again as they thrashed Zimbabwe by 8 wickets in the third match of the 2025 Zimbabwe Tri-Nation Series at the Harare Sports Club. With this victory, the Black Caps continued their unbeaten run, putting themselves in a strong position in the tournament standings.

✅ Match Summary: NZ vs ZIM-3rd T20I

Match Details	Information
Match	Zimbabwe vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I
Venue	Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe
Date	July 19, 2025
Result	New Zealand won by 8 wickets
Player of the Match	Devon Conway (59* off 40 balls)

🏏 Zimbabwe Batting Struggles Continue

Zimbabwe’s captain opted to bat first after winning the toss, but the hosts failed to capitalize. Their innings never gained momentum, as New Zealand’s disciplined bowling attack kept things tight from the start.

Wessly Madhevere top-scored with 36 runs off 30 balls.
Campbell and Bennett tried to stabilize but fell cheaply.

Matt Henry was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3/26.

Spinners Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra were economical, tightening the screws in the middle overs.

Zimbabwe managed to post only 120/7 in their allotted 20 overs-well below par on a batting-friendly Harare surface.

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🔥 New Zealand’s Batting Blitz: Conway Leads the Charge

In reply, New Zealand chased the target in just 13.5 overs, losing only two wickets. The Kiwis never looked in trouble during the chase.
Devon Conway returned to form with a classy unbeaten 59 off 40 balls, including 7 boundaries.
Rachin Ravindra added a quick 30 off 19 balls, forming a solid second-wicket partnership of 59 runs with Conway.
Daryl Mitchell (26* off 15) finished the chase in style.
The Black Caps reached 124/2, registering a comprehensive win with 37 balls to spare.

📊 Points Table Update: 2025 Tri-Nation T20I Series

Team	Played	Won	Lost	Points
New Zealand	2	2	0	4
South Africa	1	1	0	2
Zimbabwe	2	0	2	0

New Zealand are now top of the table and look on course for the final, while Zimbabwe remain winless in the tournament.

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🌟 Player of the Match: Devon Conway

New Zealand opener Devon Conway was adjudged Player of the Match for his match-winning knock. His innings was a perfect blend of timing, placement, and power-hitting-proving why he remains a vital cog in New Zealand’s T20 setup. “It’s great to be back in the squad and contribute to the team’s success. We’re building some strong momentum,”-Conway said post-match.

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📅 What’s Next in the Tri-Series?

Next Match: New Zealand vs South Africa
Date: July 20, 2025
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe will look to bounce back in their next match against South Africa, while New Zealand aim to maintain their unbeaten record.