Match Centre Ground time: 18:59

Squad

13.00 start, First Session 13.00-14.30, Interval 14.30-14.50, Second Session 14.50-16.20

18 July 2025 (20-over match)

LAST FIVE MATCHES					DATE	SERIES/TOURNAMENT
ZIMZIM	118/8	lost to	198/5	NZNZ	09/08/15	New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa 2015
ZIMZIM	200/2	lost to	202/5	NZNZ	14/02/12	Zimbabwe tour of New Zealand 2011/12
ZIMZIM	159/8	lost to	160/3	NZNZ	11/02/12	Zimbabwe tour of New Zealand 2011/12
ZIMZIM	154	lost to	187/3	NZNZ	17/10/11	New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe 2011/12
ZIMZIM	123/8	lost to	127/0	NZNZ	15/10/11	New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe 2011/12

Jacobs' checklist: debut for NZ, 2026 T20 World Cup, return to the IPL
Hard-hitting batter is likely to make his international debut against South Africa, his country of birth, in Zimbabwe
Injured Nortje out of action, recovery timelines unknown
"Naturally we are worried. In Anrich's case this is the second or third stress reaction in his back," coach Shuki Conrad said
Nortje injured again, Van der Dussen to lead newish-looking South Africa T20I side
Squad also includes SA20 sensation Pretorius as they prepare for tri-series against New Zealand and Zimbabwe