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New Zealand vs Zimbabwe T20I head to head record
Data through 24 July 2025Last updated 24 July 2025
New Zealand and Zimbabwe met 8 times in T20I matches in the data (2010–2025). New Zealand won 8 and Zimbabwe won 0. New Zealand lead the head-to-head in the data by 8 wins. In the last 5 meetings, New Zealand won 5 and Zimbabwe won 0. The highest total in the fixture is 202/5 by New Zealand (14 Feb 2012).
Matches
8
2010–2025
New Zealand won
8
Zimbabwe won
0
Wins per year
Show as table
| Year | New Zealand wins | Zimbabwe wins |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
Last 8 New Zealand vs Zimbabwe matches
| Date | Teams | Result | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2025 | New Zealand 190/6 (20 ov) Zimbabwe 130 (18.5 ov) | New Zealand won by 60 runs | Harare Sports Club |
| 18 Jul 2025 | Zimbabwe 120/7 (20 ov) New Zealand 122/2 (13.5 ov) | New Zealand won by 8 wickets | Harare Sports Club |
| 9 Aug 2015 | Zimbabwe 118/8 (20 ov) New Zealand 198/5 (20 ov) | New Zealand won by 80 runs | Harare Sports Club |
| 14 Feb 2012 | New Zealand 202/5 (19.4 ov) Zimbabwe 200/2 (20 ov) | New Zealand won by 5 wickets | Seddon Park |
| 11 Feb 2012 | New Zealand 160/3 (16.5 ov) Zimbabwe 159/8 (20 ov) | New Zealand won by 7 wickets | Eden Park |
| 17 Oct 2011 | Zimbabwe 154 (16.5 ov) New Zealand 187/3 (18 ov) | New Zealand won by 34 runs (D/L) | Harare Sports Club |
| 15 Oct 2011 | Zimbabwe 123/8 (20 ov) New Zealand 127/0 (13.3 ov) | New Zealand won by 10 wickets | Harare Sports Club |
| 4 May 2010 | New Zealand 36/1 (8.1 ov) Zimbabwe 84 (15.1 ov) | New Zealand won by 7 runs (D/L) | Providence Stadium |
Biggest wins
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 80 runs | Zimbabwe | T20I | 9 Aug 2015 | Harare Sports Club |
| New Zealand | 60 runs | Zimbabwe | T20I | 24 Jul 2025 | Harare Sports Club |
| New Zealand | 10 wickets | Zimbabwe | T20I | 15 Oct 2011 | Harare Sports Club |
| New Zealand | 8 wickets | Zimbabwe | T20I | 18 Jul 2025 | Harare Sports Club |
Highest and lowest totals
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 202/5 | 19.4 | Zimbabwe | 14 Feb 2012 | Won |
| Zimbabwe | 200/2 | 20 | New Zealand | 14 Feb 2012 | Lost |
| New Zealand | 198/5 | 20 | Zimbabwe | 9 Aug 2015 | Won |
| New Zealand | 190/6 | 20 | Zimbabwe | 24 Jul 2025 | Won |
| New Zealand | 187/3 | 18 | Zimbabwe | 17 Oct 2011 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 84 | 15.1 | New Zealand | 4 May 2010 | Lost |
| Zimbabwe | 130 | 18.5 | New Zealand | 24 Jul 2025 | Lost |
| Zimbabwe | 154 | 16.5 | New Zealand | 17 Oct 2011 | Lost |
Most runs in New Zealand vs Zimbabwe matches
| Player | Team | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Guptill | New Zealand | 5 | 237 | 118.50 | 137.8 | 91 | 0 |
| Brendon McCullum | New Zealand | 5 | 205 | 68.33 | 153.0 | 81 | 0 |
| Hamilton Masakadza | Zimbabwe | 6 | 159 | 26.50 | 132.5 | 62 | 0 |
| Elton Chigumbura | Zimbabwe | 6 | 135 | 27.00 | 158.8 | 48 | 0 |
| Brendan Taylor | Zimbabwe | 4 | 129 | 64.50 | 129.0 | 75 | 0 |
| Rachin Ravindra | New Zealand | 2 | 93 | 46.50 | 160.3 | 63 | 0 |
| Kane Williamson | New Zealand | 3 | 88 | 44.00 | 160.0 | 48 | 0 |
| Justice Chibhabha | Zimbabwe | 3 | 80 | 26.67 | 140.4 | 65 | 0 |
| Tim Seifert | New Zealand | 2 | 78 | 39.00 | 156.0 | 75 | 0 |
| Robert Nicol | New Zealand | 2 | 68 | 34.00 | 151.1 | 56 | 0 |
Most wickets in New Zealand vs Zimbabwe matches
| Player | Team | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan McCullum | New Zealand | 6 | 10 | 10.70 | 6.29 | 3/16 |
| Kyle Jarvis | Zimbabwe | 4 | 6 | 22.50 | 9.64 | 2/32 |
| Ish Sodhi | New Zealand | 2 | 5 | 5.40 | 3.38 | 4/12 |
| Matthew Henry | New Zealand | 2 | 5 | 12.00 | 8.57 | 3/26 |
| Richard Ngarava | Zimbabwe | 2 | 4 | 14.75 | 8.43 | 4/34 |
| MD Bates | New Zealand | 2 | 4 | 19.50 | 9.75 | 3/31 |
| Kyle Mills | New Zealand | 3 | 4 | 21.75 | 7.25 | 2/15 |
| Douglas Bracewell | New Zealand | 3 | 4 | 24.50 | 8.28 | 3/25 |
| Scott Styris | New Zealand | 1 | 3 | 1.67 | 2.50 | 3/5 |
| Sean Williams | Zimbabwe | 1 | 3 | 9.33 | 7.00 | 3/28 |
Where they met
| Ground | Played | New Zealand won | Zimbabwe won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare Sports Club | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Seddon Park | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Eden Park | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Providence Stadium | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the New Zealand vs Zimbabwe T20I head to head record?
8 matches: New Zealand won 8, Zimbabwe won 0, tied 0, drawn 0, no result 0 (data 2010–2025).
Who won the last New Zealand vs Zimbabwe T20I match?
New Zealand won by 60 runs (24 Jul 2025).
What is the highest score in New Zealand vs Zimbabwe T20I matches?
202/5 by New Zealand on 14 Feb 2012.
Who has scored the most runs in New Zealand vs Zimbabwe T20I matches?
Martin Guptill (New Zealand), 237 runs in 5 innings.
Who has taken the most wickets in New Zealand vs Zimbabwe T20I matches?
Nathan McCullum (New Zealand), 10 wickets.
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Past results only, not a prediction. Coverage: Cricsheet data from the early 2000s.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.