NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today – Fantasy Tips, Best Picks & Playing 11 for 5th T20I

NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today – Fantasy Tips, Best Picks & Playing 11 for 5th T20I

Hello and welcome to the New Zealand vs South Africa Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, and probable playing XI for the 28th match of the T20I Tri-Series in Zimbabwe 2025.

This match will be played at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul, and it’s an interesting one because both New Zealand and South Africa have already secured their spot in the finals.

That means today’s game is more about psychological edge, fine-tuning strategies, and momentum going into the title clash.

New Zealand are on a roll in this Tri-Series. They’ve played two games and have won both.

Most importantly, they’ve already beaten South Africa once, with a convincing 21-run victory.

That game gave the Black Caps a bit of an upper hand, especially in terms of confidence.

Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra were the stars of that game. Conway smashed 59 runs and looked in complete control, while Rachin Ravindra chipped in with a valuable 30 and was equally lethal with the ball, picking up three crucial wickets.

If these two fire again, it could very well tilt the match in New Zealand’s favor.

South Africa, on the other hand, will look at this match as a chance to bounce back and settle scores before the final.

Despite losing to the Kiwis, they’ve shown promise. Rubin Hermann stood out in their last outing, blasting 63 runs off just 36 balls.

Rassie van der Dussen, the skipper, showed his class too with a composed 52 off 41.

With the ball, Corbin Bosch was impressive, bagging two wickets and maintaining pressure through the middle overs.

The Proteas have the firepower, but the challenge will be getting their combinations right and ensuring the top order doesn’t collapse early.

This game may not affect the points table, but it will set the tone for the final. Expect both teams to test a few tactical options while still playing hard for bragging rights.

If you’re looking to create your Dream11 fantasy team for NZ vs SA, make sure to keep an eye on form players like Conway, Ravindra, Hermann, and Bosch. These match-ups could be game-changers.

The pitch report, match insights, and final playing XI updates will be crucial closer to toss time, so stay tuned. And don’t forget, this match could reveal key clues for how the final might unfold.

For complete NZ vs SA Dream11 team predictions, fantasy tips, and match-winning insights, be sure to read the full post.

NZ vs SA Match Details

Detail	Information
Match	New Zealand vs South Africa, T20I Tri Series in Zimbabwe.
Venue	Harare Sports Club, Harare
Date & Time	July 22, 04:30 PM IST
Live Streaming	Fancode app and website

NZ vs SA Pitch Report Of Harare Sports Club, Harare

The pitch at Harare Sports Club in Harare usually gives something to the seamers, especially early on.

There’s often a bit of movement with the new ball, so the batters will need to be cautious at the start.

But once they settle in and get used to the pace and swing, scoring becomes much easier.

So yeah, if a batter can survive those first few overs, there’s definitely a good chance to put up a big score.

Last Matches Stats:

14th July 2025

ZIM 141/6 (20) RSA 142/5 (15.5)

16th July 2025

NZ 173/5 (20) RSA 152 (18.2)

18th July 2025

ZIM 120/7 (20) NZ 122/2 (13.5)

20th July 2025

ZIM 144/6 (20) RSA 145/3 (17.2)

Weather Report of Harare

There is no major threat of rain, just a 10% chance. The temperature is expected to be around 20 degrees Celsius, and the humidity should stay near 35%.

Conditions will be quite pleasant for a game of cricket, with the cool weather helping the fast bowlers early on.

New Zealand vs South Africa Live Streaming

You can watch the New Zealand vs South Africa match live on the Fancode app and website. If you’re just looking to stay updated with the live score, you can follow the match on the Cricgram app as well.

NZ vs SA Head-to-Head

Matches Played: 17

New Zealand Wins: 06

South Africa Wins: 11

New Zealand vs South Africa Recent Form

New Zealand	W	W	W	W	L
South Africa	W	L	W	A	W

Team News

New Zealand

Neesham and Mitchell Hay are unavailable.

William O’Rourke and Zakary Foulkes might get a game today.

South Africa

There are no injury concerns, but the team might rotate the players.

NZ vs SA Probable Playing XI

New Zealand Probable Playing 11

1. Tim Seifert (wk)
2. Devon Conway
3. Rachin Ravindra
4. Daryl Mitchell
5. Mark Chapman
6. Bevon Jacobs
7. Michael Bracewell
8. Mitchell Santner (c)
9. Adam Milne
10. Matt Henry
11. Jacob Duffy

South Africa Probable Playing 11

1. Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk)
2. Reeza Hendricks
3. Rassie van der Dussen (c)
4. Rubin Hermann
5. Dewald Brevis
6. George Linde
7. Corbin Bosch
8. Andile Simelane
9. Nqabayomzi Peter
10. Nandre Burger
11. Lungi Ngidi

Top Picks for NZ vs SA Dream11 Team

New Zealand Best Players:

Devon Conway: 52 M, 1476 R, 38.84 A

Rachin Ravindra: 27 M, 339 R, 17.84 A, 14 W

Mitchell Santner (c): 111 M, 725 R, 16.86 A, 122 W

Matt Henry: 23 M, 24 R, 6.00 A, 33 W

Jacob Duffy: 25 M, 19 R, 6.33 A, 35 W

South Africa Best Players:

Rassie van der Dussen (c): 53 M, 1331 R, 34.12 A

Dewald Brevis: 5 M, 94 R, 23.50 A, W

George Linde: 19 M, 192 R, 16.00 A, 23W

Corbin Bosch: 3 M, 31 R, 31.00 A, 2 W

Lungi Ngidi: 46 M, 41 R, 8.20 A, 66 W

NZ vs SA Dream11 Grand League Prediction

Wicket-Keepers: D Conway

Batters: R van der Dussen, D Mitchell, R Ravindra (C), D Brevis

All-Rounders: C Bosch, M Santner, G Linde (VC)

Bowlers: J Duffy, M Henry, L Ngidi

Fantasy Cricket Tips for Dream11 Team

D Conway and R van der Dussen are also good choices for captain and vice-captain.

NZ vs SA Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

• Rachin Ravindra
• George Linde
• Devon Conway
• Rassie van der Dussen

FAQs

Where Can I Get NZ vs SA live Scorecard?

You can see Live Scorecard NZ vs SA Live Scorecard on Cricgram app.

Squads

New Zealand Squad

Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Tim Seifert (wk), Devon Conway, James Neesham, Ish Sodhi, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner (c), Tim Robinson, Mitchell Hay, William O’Rourke, Zakary Foulkes.

South Africa Squad

Rubin Hermann, Dewald Brevis, Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Senuran Muthusamy, Gerald Coetzee, Kwena Maphaka, Rassie van der Dussen (c), George Linde, Nqabayomzi Peter, Corbin Bosch, Andile Simelane, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi.