ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd Test: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Player Stats, Today Dream11 Team Captain and Vice Captain Choice - New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe, 2025

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Match 2nd Test Preview

ZIM vs NZ Both Teams’ Last 5 Test Record

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s recent Test form has been quite a struggle. They have lost all of their last 5 Test matches, which shows the lack of their batting and bowling depth. Their top-order is failing consistently, and the middle-order also collapses under pressure. This pattern was seen in the first Test as well, where they were all-out for around 150 in both innings. Craig Ervine and Sean Williams did show some fight, but they needed more support.

The bowling department also appears more defensive. Muzarabani showed a bit of resistance, but they seem to be lacking some consistent support. When the opposition scores 300+ against them, it becomes difficult for Zimbabwe to come back in the match. It will be difficult for them to make a comeback in the second Test unless both the top-order and bowling perform together.

New Zealand

New Zealand's Test form has been quite balanced in recent matches. They have won 3 of their last 5 matches, in which their team has shown control in both batting and bowling departments. In the first Test, Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell made good partnerships, which strengthened their hold on the match. The lower-order was also effective, where Bracewell and Santner added valuable runs.

Bowling emerged as their biggest strength. Matt Henry took 8 wickets in the entire match while Santner played an important role in the collapse of Zimbabwe by taking 4 wickets in the second innings. Nathan Smith also emerged as an impactful bowler. New Zealand's team is looking clearly superior against Zimbabwe on the basis of discipline, execution and experience and they are in a perfect position to sweep the series.

Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo Pitch Report Test

The pitch at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo is quite balanced. Fast bowlers get a help at the start of the match. The new ball allows swing and a little seam to be seen. As the pitch dries, batting becomes a little easier. Bounce and pace become a little consistent and batsmen get a chance to settle down.

Towards the end of the match spinners came into the game. But fast bowlers also manage with cutters and hard lengths with the old ball. The same pattern was seen in the recent Test match between Zimbabwe and New Zealand. Matt Henry took 9 wickets and gave the team victory in 3 days. It would be better to bowl before winning the toss, especially if the sky is a little cloudy.

ZIM vs NZ Head-to-Head Records in Test

A total of 18 Test matches have been played between Zimbabwe and New Zealand so far, in which Zimbabwe has not won a single match. New Zealand has won 12 matches, while 6 matches were drawn. These records clearly show that New Zealand has complete dominance over Zimbabwe in the Test format. In every match, their batting and bowling unit has been far ahead of Zimbabwe. The same pattern was seen in the first Test as well, where New Zealand easily defeated Zimbabwe by 9 wickets. Matt Henry's deadly bowling and Conway and Mitchell's solid batting kept Zimbabwe on the back foot throughout the match. Now when the second and final test of the series is about to take place, the New Zealand team will once again emerge as the favourite, while Zimbabwe will try to give a respectable performance.

ZIM vs NZ Match 2nd Test, Predicted Playing11

Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI

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

Injury Updates: None

New Zealand Predicted Playing XI

Devon Conway, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell(w), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, William ORourke

Injury Updates: None

ZIM vs NZ Players Stats New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe, 2025

ZIM vs NZ Top Batters (Last Test)

ZIM vs NZ Top Bowlers (Last Test)

ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Today's Dream11 Team Captain And Vice Captain Choices

ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Small League Team

• Keeper: Devon Conway
• Batters: Sean Williams, Craig Ervine, Daryl Mitchell, Will Young, Brian Bennett
• All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra
• Bowlers: Matt Henry, Blessing Muzarabani

ZIM vs NZ Today Dream11 Team Captain And Vice Captain Choices

• Matt Henry
• Sean Williams
• Devon Conway
• Rachin Ravindra

ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Grand League Team

• Keeper: Devon Conway
• Batters: Sean Williams, Craig Ervine, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Brian Bennett
• All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra
• Bowlers: Matt Henry, Blessing Muzarabani

ZIM vs NZ Today Dream11 Team Captain And Vice Captain Choices

• Henry Nicholls
• Sikandar Raza
• Mitchell Santner
• Craig Ervine