ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st Test New Zealand Tour of Zimbabwe 2025

July 30, 2025

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Zimbabwe will be taking on New Zealand in the first Test match at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo on 30^th July at 1:30 PM IST.

Get the best ZIM vs NZ Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1^st Test match of the New Zealand Tour of Zimbabwe 2025. Expert analysis and more.

ZIM vs NZ Today Match Information:

Match Details Your daily dose of cricket!	Match Information
New Zealand Tour of Zimbabwe 2025	Zimbabwe vs New Zealand 1st Test
Date	30^th July 2025
Time	1:30 PM IST
Venue	Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

ZIM vs NZ Match Preview:

The New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe kicks off on July 30, 2025, with the first of two Test matches. Both games will take place at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, starting at 1:30 PM IST.

Craig Ervine captains the Zimbabwe side, while Mitchell Santner leads New Zealand in the absence of Tom Latham, who is sidelined with a shoulder injury.

Key players for Zimbabwe include Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, and Blessing Muzarabani, who bring experience and flair. Meanwhile, New Zealand relies on Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, and Matt Henry to anchor their campaign.

These two teams have faced off in 17 Test matches, with New Zealand winning all but two, which ended in draws. Expect a competitive clash as Zimbabwe aims to challenge the dominant Kiwis at home.

ZIM vs NZ Head-to-Head Record:

Teams	Matches Won
Zimbabwe	0
New Zealand	0

ZIM vs NZ Weather & Pitch Report:

Temperature	15°C
Weather Forecast	Clear Sky
Pitch Behaviour	Balanced
Best Suited To	Pace
Average 1st innings score	125

Record of chasing teams:

Records	Poor
Winning %	40%

ZIM vs NZ Playing 11s (Predicted):

Zimbabwe Playing 11: Sean Williams, Nick Welch, Craig Ervine (captain), Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza, Clive Madande (wicket-keeper), Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza, Tanaka Chivanga, Vincent Masekesa, Trevor Gwandu

New Zealand Playing 11: Will Young, Devon Conway (wicket-keeper), Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner (Captain), Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, William O’Rourke

Hot Picks for ZIM vs NZ Fantasy Cricket Tips:

ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Captaincy Picks:

Matt Henry –

Matt Henry brings pace and precision to New Zealand’s bowling attack as a right-arm fast bowler, capable of making early breakthroughs and controlling the run flow effectively.

Mitchell Santner –

Mitchell Santner offers exceptional balance to the New Zealand side with his composed left-handed batting and smart left-arm orthodox spin, making him a dependable all-round contributor in any format.

ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Top Picks:

Sikandar Raza –

Sikandar Raza contributes immense value to Zimbabwe’s lineup with his composed right-handed batting and crafty off-spin bowling, making him a dynamic all-rounder.

Sean Williams –

A dependable presence in Zimbabwe’s middle-order, Sean Williams brings stability and experience with his fluent left-handed batting.

ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Budget Picks:

Blessing Muzarabani –

Blessing Muzarabani brings pace and bounce to Zimbabwe’s bowling attack with his tall frame and sharp right-arm fast-medium deliveries, posing a constant threat to opposition batters.

Rachin Ravindra –

Rachin Ravindra contributes effectively as a versatile all-rounder for New Zealand, combining elegant left-handed batting with smart left-arm orthodox spin to offer balance and depth to the side.

ZIM vs NZ Captain and Vice-captain Choices:

Captain	Mitchell Santner & Matt Henry
Vice-Captain	Sikandar Raza & Sean Williams

ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 1:

Keepers – Devon Conway, Tom Blundell
Batters – Daryl Mitchell, Sean Williams, Craig Ervine, Will Young
All-Rounders – Sikandar Raza (vc), Brian Bennett, Mitchell Santner (c)
Bowlers – Matt Henry, Ajaz Patel

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ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 2:

Keepers – Devon Conway
Batters – Daryl Mitchell, Sean Williams (vc), Craig Ervine, Will Young
All-Rounders – Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers – Matt Henry (c), Blessing Muzarabani, Ajaz Patel