📍 Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
📅 Date: July 16, 2025
🎯 Result: New Zealand won by 21 runs
🏆 Player of the Match: Tim Robinson – 75* off 57 balls
🔴 Match Overview
New Zealand put on a strong all-round performance to defeat South Africa by 21 runs in the second match of the T20I tri-series in Zimbabwe.
After losing early wickets, New Zealand recovered thanks to a brilliant unbeaten 75 from Tim Robinson and a handy 44* from debutant Bevon Jacobs, setting a challenging target of 174.
South Africa started their chase well but lost momentum in the middle overs. Despite a quick 35 from Dewald Brevis, they were bowled out for 152 in 18.2 overs.
📋 Scorecard Summary
| Team | Score | Overs | Key Performers |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 173/5 | 20.0 | Robinson 75*, Jacobs 44* |
| South Africa | 152 all out | 18.2 | Brevis 35, Duffy 3/20, Henry 3/34 |
| Result | — | — | NZ won by 21 runs |
🔍 Key Moments
- Robinson–Jacobs Partnership: A vital 103-run partnership for the 6th wicket rescued NZ from 70/5.
- Deadly Bowling Attack: Jacob Duffy (3/20) and Matt Henry (3/34) dismantled the South African middle order.
- South Africa’s Collapse: From 91/3 to 152 all out, they lost 7 wickets for just 61 runs.
📺 Where to Watch
- India: Live streaming on FanCode app & website
- No TV broadcast was available in India or Nepal.
- Global highlights and post-match coverage are available on ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, and Wisden.
📅 What’s Next?
- The tri-series continues with Zimbabwe vs New Zealand on July 18.
- The top two teams will play the final on July 22, also in Harare.