As the Zimbabwe Twenty20 Tri-Series heads into its final league-stage clash, hosts Zimbabwe are set to face off against unbeaten New Zealand at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday, July 24.
While the match is a dead rubber in terms of qualification (with Zimbabwe already out of contention), it remains a valuable fixture for both teams. For Sikandar Raza’s side, it's a chance to bow out with pride, while the Black Caps will be looking to maintain their winning momentum and refine strategies ahead of the final.
Set for a 4:30 PM IST start, the game also brings renewed focus on the pitch in Harare. Here's a breakdown of the venue's T20I profile, including average scores, leading run-scorers, and top wicket-takers.
How many T20Is has Harare Sports Club Stadium hosted?
Harare Sports Club Stadium has hosted 65 T20 International (T20I) matches as of July, 2025.
How many spectators can Harare Sports Club Stadium hold?
Harare Sports Club Stadium has a seating capacity of 10,000 spectators.
Harare Sports Club Stadium: Pitch report
The Harare Sports Club pitch is generally known to be on the slower side, offering grip and turn for spinners, especially during the middle overs. For the upcoming T20I between South Africa and New Zealand, a balanced track is expected, providing some early movement for pacers with the new ball while still allowing batters to score if they apply themselves.
In the 65 T20s played at this venue, the average first-innings score stands at 151, reflecting decent batting conditions. The team batting first has won 35 of those matches, indicating a clear advantage in setting a target.
Notably, no team has successfully chased a 200+ total in T20Is at Harare, which further emphasizes the value of batting first. Captains winning the toss are likely to opt to set a total and let their bowlers exploit the slowing conditions as the innings progresses.
Harare Sports Club Stadium: Average scores and toss results in T20Is
Total Matches | 65 |
Matches won batting first | 35 |
Matches won bowling first | 28 |
Average 1st innings Score | 151 |
Average 2nd innings Score | 133 |
What happened in the previous T20I match at Harare Sports Club Stadium?
In the previous T20I match at Harare Sports Club, New Zealand comfortably defeated South Africa by 7 wickets with 25 balls to spare. Batting first, South Africa posted 134/8 in their 20 overs. However, the Black Caps chased down the target with ease, reaching 135/3 in just 15.5 overs to continue their unbeaten run in the 2025 Zimbabwe Tri-Nation Series.
What is the highest score by a team at Harare Sports Club Stadium in T20Is?
The highest team score at Harare Sports Club Stadium in T20Is is 234/2, achieved by India against Zimbabwe on July 7, 2024. India posted this massive total in their full quota of 20 overs, maintaining a run rate of 11.70, and went on to win the match convincingly.
What is the lowest score by a team at Harare Sports Club Stadium in T20Is?
The lowest team score at Harare Sports Club Stadium in T20Is is 90/9, recorded by Zimbabwe against Afghanistan on June 14, 2022. Zimbabwe struggled throughout their 20 overs, managing a run rate of just 4.50, and ultimately lost the match.
What is the highest individual score at Harare Sports Club Stadium in T20Is?
The highest individual score at Harare Sports Club Stadium in T20Is is a stunning 172 runs by Aaron Finch of Australia. He smashed this record-breaking knock against Zimbabwe on July 3, 2018, facing just 76 balls with 16 fours and 10 sixes at a strike rate of 226.31.
What is the best bowling figure at Harare Sports Club Stadium in T20Is?
The best bowling figures at Harare Sports Club Stadium in T20Is belong to Mosaddek Hossain of Bangladesh, who took an impressive 5 wickets for just 20 runs in his 4 overs against Zimbabwe on July 31, 2022. Bowling with great control and economy (5.00), Mosaddek delivered a match-winning spell that remains the standout bowling performance at the venue.
Which batter has the most runs at Harare Sports Club Stadium in T20Is?
The batter with the most runs at Harare Sports Club Stadium in T20Is is Sikandar Raza of Zimbabwe. From 29 matches between 2015 and 2025, he has scored 628 runs at an average of 23.25 and a strike rate of 125.60, with a highest score of 65 *. Raza has hit 4 fifties, along with 46 fours and 23 sixes, making him the leading run-scorer at the venue.
Which bowler has the most wickets at Harare Sports Club Stadium in T20Is?
The bowler with the most wickets at Harare Sports Club Stadium in T20Is is Luke Jongwe of Zimbabwe. Between 2015 and 2024, he has taken 27 wickets in 19 innings, with best bowling figures of 4/18. Jongwe has maintained a bowling average of 19.18, a strike rate of 13.40, and an economy rate of 8.58, making him the leading wicket-taker at this venue.
All stats via ESPN cricinfo
NZ vs. ZIM betting odds and tips, 6th T20I match
According to Dafabet, New Zealand enter the contest as clear favourites with odds of 1.16, reflecting their unbeaten run and complete dominance over Zimbabwe in T20Is.
The hosts are massive underdogs at 5.29, having lost all three games in the series and all seven previous head-to-head clashes. Given current form and depth, the Black Caps are strongly backed to continue their winning streak.
Odds | |
Zimbabwe | 5.29 |
New Zealand | 1.16 |
* Odds are correct at time of publish but subject to change
TSN’s Top 3 Predictions:
- New Zealand to win: With a perfect record in the series and historical dominance over Zimbabwe, the Black Caps are firm favourites to seal another comfortable victory.
- Tim Seifert to score 30+ runs: The in-form opener has been a consistent performer and is expected to deliver another solid knock at the top.
- Jacob Duffy to take 2+ wickets: Duffy’s disciplined bowling and knack for early breakthroughs make him a strong candidate for multiple wickets again.
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