Zimbabwe T20 Tri-Series 2025: Batters to watch in the 6th Match of ZIM vs. NZ

Cricket supporters, get set to watch! The Zimbabwe T20 Tri-Series 2025 is coming to life, and the 6th match of the tri-series – ZIM vs. NZ promises runs and thrilling innings from batters. If you enjoy seeing powerful sixes, hitting styles with contrasting styles of stroke play, or the best players dominating the game and situations that matter, this match could be a must-see. Let’s assess the batters who could also produce fireworks and their performances that we’ve been buzzing about.

Tim Seifert: NZ

me that will be echoing in the ears of New Zealand supporters for some time, and that is Tim Seifert. A strike rate of 179.89 and an average of 56.67 from just eight matches is a remarkable return and saw him confirmed as a run-scoring machine during in playing in the 2018 T20 tournament in Auckland. What makes Seifert different? Seifert combines aggression with timing. He’s not reckless — he waits, he reads, and then he strikes.

His acceleration in the middle overs and then his ability to finish allow New Zealand to know that if needed, they can either set a big total or chase any total with confidence. Seifert doesn’t just swing hard; he thinks quick — a boundary here, a single there, and suddenly the bowler’s rhythm is gone.

Mark Chapman: NZ

Chapman’s numbers might not jump off the page like Seifert’s, but let’s not kid ourselves. This bloke is dynamic with a strike rate of above 157 and a few nice 50s of his own. The thing about Chapman is his uncertainty: he can switch from someone to act as a calm anchor to a strike weapon in seconds.

He’s like a little hidden gem that you keep up your sleeve, waiting to take the opposition by surprise. If Chapman gets out of the blocks well, expect him to hit a load of boundaries that will make it difficult for the opposition to come back. For New Zealand, the fact that we know Chapman can slot in anywhere in the middle-order makes him valuable to the team, especially in pressure situations.

Sikandar Raza: ZIM

On the Zimbabwean side, Sikandar Raza is someone to look out for. Raza has scored 200 runs in 10 games while having a respectable strike rate of 108.1, and is also known to grind out of tough times; he is the cornerstone of Zimbabwe’s batting unit. What is of particular interest about Raza is that he combines experience with guts.

While he may not clear the rope with every delivery, his ability to rotate the strike and construct innings is often understated. If Zimbabwe is going to put New Zealand on the back foot, Raza’s form and temperament will play a huge role in this. I would expect Raza to stay anchored in the innings and try to take Zimbabwe to a competitive score.

This duel is not all about runs, but is a great battle of contrasting styles. New Zealand’s aggressive firepower with Seifert and Chapman contrasts with the resolve of Zimbabwe with Raza leading the way. The battle between these batters could shape the entire story of the game.

Will Seifert’s incendiary starts put Zimbabwe on the back foot? Will Raza’s experience and cool head be enough to turn the tide for his team? Could Chapman’s wild-card approach be the key to swinging the match? This could be a fascinating chess match played out with willow and leather.