Complete Guide to Zimbabwe Tri‑Nation Series 2025: Dates, Broadcast & Analysis

Zimbabwe hosts a compelling Tri-Nation T20I series featuring South Africa, New Zealand, and the home side, running 14–26 July 2025 at the iconic Harare Sports Club. It’s a double round-robin contest, culminating in a final on 26 July and cricket fans in Bangladesh can catch every ball live on tapmad, thanks to local streaming rights.

Tournament Format & Schedule

• Double Round-Robin (14–24 July): Each team plays the other twice over six matches
   
• Final (26 July): Top two teams face off for the title
   
• All matches at Harare Sports Club, Harare

Key fixtures (local time – Harare):

• 14 July: Zimbabwe vs South Africa (Opener)
   
• 16 July: South Africa vs New Zealand
   
• 18 July: Zimbabwe vs New Zealand
   
• 20 July: Zimbabwe vs South Africa (2nd meeting)
   
• 22 July: New Zealand vs South Africa (2nd meeting)
   
• 24 July: Zimbabwe vs New Zealand (2nd meeting)
   
• 26 July: Final

Squads & Leadership

Zimbabwe

• Captain: Sikandar Raza leads a balanced squad including Tafadzwa Tsiga (wk) and new pacer Newman Nyamhuri.
   

South Africa

• Rassie van der Dussen debuted as captain, fielding four uncapped players: Corbin Bosch, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Rubin Hermann, and Senuran Muthusamy, part of a World Cup–focused squad restructure.
   

New Zealand

• With Finn Allen ruled out by injury, Devon Conway, Jimmy Neesham, and Tim Robinson join head coach Mitchell Santner’s squad.

Stakes & Storylines

1. Performance platform: Young stars from SA and NZ seek to cement spots ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
    
2. Zimbabwe’s resurgence: Capitalizing on home familiarity, they need strong outings from Raza and Tsiga to boost confidence.
    
3. Pace-heavy contests: Expect spirited fast-bowling duels—particularly with debutants and emerging pacers from all teams.

Broadcast & Streaming Info

Bangladesh viewers:

• tapmad is the live-streaming partner in Bangladesh for the series—offering high-definition coverage, match highlights, expert commentary, and on-demand replays across devices.
   

Other regions:

• Zimbabwe: ZTN Prime, DStv app
   
• South Africa: SuperSport, DStv app
   
• New Zealand: Three Now
   
• India: FanCode
   
• UK/Ireland: TNT Sports
   
• Pakistan: Tamasha, Myco (TV on Geo Super/PTV)
   
• Global (MENA/SEA): Cricbuzz, ICC.tv, Willow TV (Americas)
   

Key Analysis

• South Africa's selection gamble: With Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada, and Miller rested, van der Dussen’s leadership over largely fresh talent is both risk and opportunity, feeding into future World Cup line-up decisions.
   
• New Zealand’s injury shuffle: Conway’s inclusion shores up batting after dynamic opener Finn Allen was sidelined.
   
• Zimbabwe’s tactics: Home conditions give them leverage—expect strategic spin usage and dynamic batting-ups to disrupt bigger sides.

Why It Matters

• T20 World Cup tune-up: A frontline test for emerging talent ahead of ICC global events.
   
• Cricketing balance: Zimbabwe gains precious experience against higher-ranked sides.
   
• Fan engagement: With South Asia buzz and Bangladeshi streaming via tapmad, this series bridges home and diaspora audiences.

Final Take

The Zimbabwe Tri-Nation Series 2025 isn’t just a three-team tournament—it's a platform for rising stars, strategic experimentation, and national pride. With South Africa testing depth, New Zealand reshaping elites, and Zimbabwe fighting at home, every match matters.

For cricket fans in Bangladesh, tapmad is your go-to platform—streaming every fixture live, ad-free, and in HD. Enjoy Harare’s summer T20 excitement!