Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Result – Match 3

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Match 3 • Zimbabwe T20I Tri Series

ZIM

120/7 (20)

NZ

122/2 (13.5)

New Zealand won by 8 wickets

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13.5

4

Trevor Gwandu to Devon Conway, Four

13.4

1

Trevor Gwandu to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

13.4

Wd

Trevor Gwandu to Daryl Mitchell, 1 wide

13.4

Wd

Trevor Gwandu to Daryl Mitchell, 1 wide

13.3

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Trevor Gwandu to Devon Conway, 1 run

13.2

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Trevor Gwandu to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

13.1

6

Trevor Gwandu to Daryl Mitchell, Six

End of over 13 (8 runs)

Daryl Mitchell 18 (16)

Devon Conway 54 (38)

NZ 107/2

Blessing Muzarabani 4-1-27-0

12.6

1

Blessing Muzarabani to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

12.5

1

Blessing Muzarabani to Devon Conway, 1 run

12.4

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Blessing Muzarabani to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

12.3

2

Blessing Muzarabani to Daryl Mitchell, 2 runs

12.2

2

Blessing Muzarabani to Daryl Mitchell, 2 runs

12.1

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Blessing Muzarabani to Devon Conway, 1 run

End of over 12 (11 runs)

Devon Conway 52 (36)

Daryl Mitchell 12 (12)

NZ 99/2

Sikandar Raza 3-0-23-0

11.6

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Sikandar Raza to Devon Conway, 1 run

11.5

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Sikandar Raza to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

11.4

0

Sikandar Raza to Daryl Mitchell, no run

11.3

1

Sikandar Raza to Devon Conway, 1 run

11.2

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Sikandar Raza to Devon Conway, 2 runs

11.1

6

Sikandar Raza to Devon Conway, Six

End of over 11 (14 runs)

Daryl Mitchell 11 (10)

Devon Conway 42 (32)

NZ 88/2

Richard Ngarava 3-0-25-0

10.6

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Richard Ngarava to Daryl Mitchell, Four

10.5

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Richard Ngarava to Devon Conway, 1 run

10.4

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Richard Ngarava to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

10.3

1

Richard Ngarava to Devon Conway, 1 run

10.2

6

Richard Ngarava to Devon Conway, Six

10.1

1

Richard Ngarava to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

Match Summary

Zimbabwe and New Zealand met in Match 3 of Zimbabwe T20I Tri Series, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 13.5: Trevor Gwandu to Devon Conway, Four | 13.1: Trevor Gwandu to Daryl Mitchell, Six | 11.1: Sikandar Raza to Devon Conway, Six. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (New Zealand won by 8 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

13.5: Trevor Gwandu to Devon Conway, Four
13.1: Trevor Gwandu to Daryl Mitchell, Six
11.1: Sikandar Raza to Devon Conway, Six
10.6: Richard Ngarava to Daryl Mitchell, Four
10.2: Richard Ngarava to Devon Conway, Six

Short Highlights Summary

New Zealand won by 8 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 13.5: Trevor Gwandu to Devon Conway, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

13.5 4 Trevor Gwandu to Devon Conway, Four

13.4 1 Trevor Gwandu to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

13.4 Wd Trevor Gwandu to Daryl Mitchell, 1 wide

13.3 1 Trevor Gwandu to Devon Conway, 1 run

13.2 1 Trevor Gwandu to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

13.1 6 Trevor Gwandu to Daryl Mitchell, Six

End of over 13 (8 runs)

Daryl Mitchell 18 (16)

Devon Conway 54 (38)

NZ 107/2

Blessing Muzarabani 4-1-27-0

12.6 1 Blessing Muzarabani to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

12.5 1 Blessing Muzarabani to Devon Conway, 1 run

12.4 1 Blessing Muzarabani to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

12.3 2 Blessing Muzarabani to Daryl Mitchell, 2 runs

12.2 2 Blessing Muzarabani to Daryl Mitchell, 2 runs

12.1 1 Blessing Muzarabani to Devon Conway, 1 run

End of over 12 (11 runs)

Devon Conway 52 (36)

Daryl Mitchell 12 (12)

NZ 99/2

Sikandar Raza 3-0-23-0

11.6 1 Sikandar Raza to Devon Conway, 1 run

11.5 1 Sikandar Raza to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

11.4 0 Sikandar Raza to Daryl Mitchell, no run

11.3 1 Sikandar Raza to Devon Conway, 1 run

11.2 2 Sikandar Raza to Devon Conway, 2 runs

11.1 6 Sikandar Raza to Devon Conway, Six

End of over 11 (14 runs)

Daryl Mitchell 11 (10)

Devon Conway 42 (32)

NZ 88/2

Richard Ngarava 3-0-25-0

10.6 4 Richard Ngarava to Daryl Mitchell, Four

10.5 1 Richard Ngarava to Devon Conway, 1 run

10.4 1 Richard Ngarava to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

10.3 1 Richard Ngarava to Devon Conway, 1 run

10.2 6 Richard Ngarava to Devon Conway, Six

10.1 1 Richard Ngarava to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Match 3 match?
New Zealand won by 8 wickets.

What is the Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Match 3?
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand is the Match 3 of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Zimbabwe vs New Zealand live score?
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Tournament: Zimbabwe T20I Tri Series