Overview:
According to the data, the average score of teams batting first in Harare is around 165 runs, while the average score of the target teams is around 150 runs.
Delhi: The third match of the ongoing T20 TRAI-Nation series between Zimbabwe, South Africa and New Zealand will be played on Friday, 18 July at Harare Sports Club. This match will start at 4:30 pm Indian time.
Harare Sports Club Pitch Report
Look at the figures of Harare Sports Club, so a total of 62 T20 international matches have been played here so far. Of these, 35 times teams have defended the score by batting first, while 25 times have won the run chase. From this, it can be guessed that after winning the toss and batting first, it can be a profitable deal on this ground. The average score of the first innings has been around 151 runs here.
Pitch mood for batsmen:
Harare’s pitch is considered favorable for the batsmen, because the bounce and speed here remains stable, which makes it easier to play stroke. Square and straight boundaries are relatively small, due to which the batsmen do not have much trouble in hitting fours and sixes. This is the reason that the average score of the first innings in T20 matches on this ground is usually between 160 to 170 runs.
Things for bowlers:
Fast bowlers may get a lighter swing and bounce in the initial overs, but they need to be absolutely accurate in the line and length. At the same time, spin bowlers can get a little turn and grip in the middle overs – especially when the pitch is a bit dry. To succeed on this pitch, the bowlers have to use their variations, such as slurry balls and yorker, to curb the run speed.
Average score and game strategy:
According to the data, the average score of teams batting first in Harare is around 165 runs, while the average score of the target teams is around 150 runs. In such a situation, the team winning the toss usually prefer the first batting.
Match information
| Description | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Zimbabwe vs New Zealand (T20i Tri -series) |
| Day | Friday, 18 July 2025 |
| Time | 04:30 pm (Indian time – IST) |
| Venue (location) | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
Head to head record
| Total match between teams | Match won by New Zealand | Match won by Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|
| 06 | 06 | 00 |
Harare Sports Club Kind Figures
| Data | Description |
|---|---|
| Total match | 62 |
| Match to win by batting first | 35 |
| Match to win by bowling first | 25 |
| First innings average score | 151 |
| Average score of second innings | 133 |
| Most score | 234/2 (20 overs) India vs Zimbabwe |
| Lowest score | 99/10 (19.5 overs) Pakistan vs Zimbabwe |
| The highest target was successfully pursued | 194/5 (19.2 overs) Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe |
| The lowest score is successfully rescued | 77/5 (9 overs) Zimbabwe vs Ireland |
Zimbabwe and New Zealand’s potential playing xi
| Zimbabwe Possible XI | New Zealand Potential XI |
|---|---|
| Brian Bennett | Tim Safart (wicketkeeper) |
| Wesley Madhevere | Rachin Ravindra |
| Clive Madande (wicketkeeper) | Tim robinson |
| Alexander Raza (Captain) | Glen Philips |
| Ryan Berl | Deril mitchell |
| Tashinga mosekiva | Bewon Jacobs |
| Tony Munayanga | James Neesham |
| Wellington Masakadza | Mitchell Santner (Captain) |
| Richard nagarwa | Ish Sodhi |
| Blessing Muzarbani | Matte henry |
| Trevor Guandu | Jacob die |
Weather effect
On 16 July 2025, the weather is expected to be clean and hot in Harare. Harare’s weather is usually dry in July, and the temperature is likely to live between 22 to 9 ° C. The possibility of rain is minimal. This means that fans will be able to enjoy the entire match.
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