ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction 2nd Test Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI

ZIM vs NZ Match Preview

New Zealand prevailed by nine wickets in a Test that lasted less than three days, but the margin of victory might and probably should have been greater.  Few cricket fans were surprised by last week's one-sided Test in Bulawayo, and many expect the same this time when the Chevrons face the Black Caps for their second and final match of this series. Zimbabwe knows they can perform better than they did last week, but it remains to be seen whether they can do so against a disciplined team like New Zealand.

ZIM vs NZ Match Details

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand – 2nd Test, New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe, 2025

Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

Date & Time: 07th August 2025 at 01:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

ZIM vs NZ Venue Stats 

Avg 1st inn Score	247
Avg 2nd inn Score	232
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

ZIM vs NZ Pitch Report

The pitch will be tough to bat on. Batsmen will need to be cautious and patient. The average first-inning score is just over 314 runs, and the team batting first would be content with 400 runs on the board.

ZIM vs NZ Weather Report

The weather is expected to remain cloudy on match day, with conditions ranging from 9 to 22 degrees Celsius 

ZIM vs NZ Last Five Matches

NZ ( New Zealand )	W W L L W
ZIM ( Zimbabwe )	L L L L L

ZIM vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	ZIM Won	NZ Won	Tie	NR
Overall	18	0	12	0	6
Last 5	5	0	4	0	1

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

ZIM vs NZ Probable Playing XIs:

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Will Young, Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Will O'Rourke, Ben Lister

Zimbabwe Probable Playing XIs

Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Nick Welch, Sean Williams, Craig Ervine (c), Sikandar Raza, Tafadzwa Tsiga (wk), Newman Nyamhuri, Vincent Masekesa, Blessing Muzarabani, Tanaka Chivanga

Topmost Picks for ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Zimbabwe

• Craig Ervine – Craig Ervine scored 39 runs off 116 balls, hitting 6 fours and no sixes, at a strike rate of 33.62.
• Blessing Muzarabani – Blessing Muzarabani bowled 26 overs, conceding 73 runs and taking 3 wickets, at an economy rate of 2.81.

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Devon Conway – Devon Conway scored 88 runs off 170 balls, hitting 12 fours and no sixes, at a strike rate of 51.76.
• Matt Henry –  Matt Henry bowled 15.3 overs, conceding 39 runs and taking 6 wickets, at an economy rate of 2.52.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Team:

Devon Conway, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Brian Bennett, Daryl Mitchell, Sean Williams(VC), Craig Ervine, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry(C), Blessing Muzarabani

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Matt Henry, Devon Conway

Vice-captain – Sean Williams, Craig Ervine 

Wicketkeeper – Devon Conway

ZIM vs NZ Probable Winners:

New Zealand has recently performed admirably in away Tests, and few expect the team to struggle in this match. They are stronger in all disciplines, and Zimbabwe lacks depth with the bat, so we predict another Black Caps victory by a large margin. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.