Devon Conway’s unbeaten 59 and Matt Henry’s fiery 3-wicket haul powered New Zealand to a smooth chase after Zimbabwe crumbled under pressure.
🏏New Zealand Brush Aside Zimbabwe for Second Win in Zim Tri-Series
New Zealand continued their dominant form in the ongoing T20I Tri-Nation Series in Harare, recording a convincing eight-wicket victory over Zimbabwe on July 18, 2025 AP News+15
🧤 Bowling Brilliance
Fast bowler Matt Henry was the standout, claiming 3 for 26 and applying relentless pressure with pace and bounce to limit Zimbabwe to a meager 120/7 NZ HeraldIndia Today+7Cricbuzz+7Cricbuzz+7. The spin duo of Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra chipped in with tight spells, ensuring wickets and controlling the run flow Wikipedia+8New Age+8Cricbuzz+8.
💥 Conway's Masterclass
Opener Devon Conway anchored the chase with a sublime unbeaten 59 off just 40 balls, including four boundaries and two sixes The Times of India+15India Tribune - Chicago -+15Cricbuzz+15. He stitched important partnerships—first with Ravindra and then with Daryl Mitchell (26*)—to seal the win inside 14 overs.
What India’s Fans Need to Know
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Momentum Builder: With two wins from two matches, New Zealand look sharp and are pacing well before the potential final The Indian Express+3Cricbuzz+3ZimLive+3NDTV Sports+3NZ Herald+3outlookindia.com+3.
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Injury Watch: All-rounder Glenn Phillips has been ruled out with a groin injury, and Tim Robinson replaced him aol.com+6Reuters+6NZ Herald+6. The squad remains strong nonetheless.
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Zimbabwe's Hopes: Zimbabwe were off to a good start (61/1 at one stage), but untimely wickets derailed their chase. They’ll need to revive their middle-order to stay competitive ESPN Cricinfo+10Reuters+10The Times of India+1
Match Summary: NZ vs ZIM — 3rd Match Highlights
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Zimbabwe Innings: 120/7 (20 overs)
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New Zealand Innings: 124/2 (13.4 overs)
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Result: New Zealand won by 8 wickets
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Player of the Match: Devon Conway
Zimbabwe started well with 61/1 in the first half of their innings, but New Zealand's disciplined bowling attack led by Matt Henry (3/26) quickly turned things around. Left-arm spinners Santner and Ravindra also choked the middle order.
In reply, Devon Conway's classy 59 off 40 balls*, assisted by Daryl Mitchell (26*), ensured there were no hiccups in the chase.
🌟 Key Performers
| Player | Performance |
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| Devon Conway | 59* (40 balls), 4 fours, 2 sixes |
| Matt Henry | 4 overs, 3 wickets, 26 runs |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 overs, 1/21 |
Cricket fans in India have shown keen interest in this Tri-Series due to:
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📌 Series Standings (As of July 19)
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📢 Quick Take
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🏁 Final Thoughts
New Zealand’s all-round excellence has made them the team to beat in this T20I Tri-Series. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, need a serious rethink before facing South Africa next. If you’re an Indian cricket fan following global fixtures, this series offers a glimpse into the competition India might face soon.
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