ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Best Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1st test, Zimbabwe vs New Zealand test series 2025

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for 1st test of the Zimbabwe vs New Zealand test series 2025 between ZIM vs NZ to be played in Bulawayo.

After conclusion of the T20I Tri-Series, the Black Caps will now face Zimbabwe in two tests. These two tests are not part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27. The first test will be played at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.

This match will start on July 30. In absence of injured Tom Latham, Mitchell Santner will lead the visitors, who have some new faces. Kane Williamson is not part of the squad and has been rested.

Zimbabwe recently lost the home test series against South Africa and then were humiliated in the T20I Tri-Series. Craig Ervine and his men will hope for a better performance this time around.

ZIM vs NZ: Match Details

Match: Zimbabwe (ZIM) vs New Zealand (NZ), 1st test, Zimbabwe vs New Zealand test series 2025

Match Date: July 30 – August 3, 2025 (Wednesday-Sunday)

Time: 1:30 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 08:00 AM GMT / 10:00 AM LOCAL

Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

ZIM vs NZ: Head-to-Head: ZIM (0) – NZ (11)

These two sides have played a total of 17 tests so far. New Zealand have won 11 of those, while the remaining six matches ended in draws.

ZIM vs NZ: Weather Report

The predicted weather for the coming week in Bulawayo is clear and bright. The temperature is likely to be ranging around 21 and 23° C with humidity between 30-40%.

ZIM vs NZ: Pitch Report

The surface at Queens Sports Club is a good batting wicket. It is dry, and it tends to deteriorate with time. The batting conditions will be good for the first three days, and then the surface will get slower. Hence, chasing can be difficult here.

ZIM vs NZ: Predicted XIs:

Zimbabwe: Sean Williams, Brian Bennett, Nick Welch, Craig Ervine (c), Sikandar Raza, Clive Madande (wk), Vincent Masekesa, Wellington Masakadza, Tanaka Chivanga, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu

New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Tom Blundell, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, William O’Rourke

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 ZIM vs NZ Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Devon Conway

Batters: Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Daryl Mitchell

All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, Michael Bracewell

Bowlers: Blessing Muzarabani, Matt Henry

Captain First-Choice: Mitchell Santner || Captain Second-Choice: Craig Ervine

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Brian Bennett || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Daryl Mitchell

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 ZIM vs NZ Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Devon Conway

Batters: Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Daryl Mitchell

All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, Michael Bracewell

Bowlers: Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry

Captain First-Choice: Rachin Ravindra || Captain Second-Choice: Devon Conway

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Sikandar Raza || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Sean Williams

ZIM vs NZ: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

New Zealand are more experienced in this format and have more quality within their rank. That is why we back New Zealand to win the first test.

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