Zimbabwe Square off against New Zealand in the 1st Test match in the Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Test Series 2025 on Wednesday, 30th July. The match will be played at Queen's Sports Club, Bulawayo and the start time of the match is 1:30 PM IST. Check out all the player props , batsman bets, top batter, top bowler , match winner predictions bets of Zimbabwe vs New Zealand match.
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Player Prop Predictions
Will Young Total Runs Over 35.5 in 1st Innings @ 1.85
Will Young was a key player for New Zealand in the last World Test Championship cycle. He racked up 346 runs in his last four Test matches, averaging nearly 49.42.
He's a great bet to score runs, especially on pitches that are hard and bouncy. His technique is top-notch. He gets on top of the bounce and plays the ball late, which is perfect for those conditions. So, you can confidently back Will Young to score over 17.5 runs in the first innings!
Batsman (Zimbabwe) will hit 100 runs @ 2.08 (Stake)
The surface at Queen's Park Sports Club in Bulawayo favors the batters, yet only one Zimbabwe batter has scored a century in the last two Test matches played at this venue.
The likes of Sean Williams and Craig Ervine are both highly experienced. Williams has an exceptional record at this venue, where he has scored 671 runs in 7 matches, averaging 55.91 and smashing three centuries.
Craig Ervine is another batter who has been around for a very long time; he has scored 899 runs in 11 matches, averaging 42.80 and smashing two hundreds.
If you are looking for a punt pick, then Brian Bennett is the one player you can truly rely on to perform. He scored a hundred at Lord's earlier in the year, and at Bulawayo, he has scored 183 runs in 4 matches, including an unbeaten 110*.
These are the three high value bets on the top three Zimbabwe Batters that you bet on to score a 100 (Special Bets on Stake)
| Player Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Brian Bennet to Score 100 | 8.25 |
| Craig Ervine to Score 100 | 8.75 |
| Sean Williams to Score 100 | 6.50 |
Top Batter Zimbabwe
If you're looking for an experienced player, Sean Williams is your best bet. He's been in excellent form, top-scoring in Zimbabwe's last two Test matches at Bulawayo against South Africa with innings of 96 and 163 runs. Betting on him to be the top batter is a safe bet given his current performance.
Our Prediction: Bet on Sean Williams (Safe Bet), Bet on Brian Bennet (Punt bet)
| Player Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Brian Bennett | 4.70 |
| Sean Williams | 3.40 |
| Craig Ervine | 4.95 |
Top Batter New Zealand
It's going to be a tough call to pick from New Zealand's star-studded batting lineup. My best suggestion is to bet on any of their top four batters to deliver, as all of them are in good form.
My first pick would be Rachin Ravindra. He has shown great flair and looked in really good nick in the T20I Tri Series. Like Will Young, Ravindra is a good player on bouncy tracks. While betting on openers can sometimes be a risky pick, with Ravindra likely to bat at number 4, you can back him to score more runs.
Our Prediction: Bet on Rachin Ravindra (Safe Bet)
| Player Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Rachin Ravindra | 4.60 |
| Will Young | 4.85 |
Top Bowler Zimbabwe
Tanaka Chivanga has impressed everyone with his raw pace and has certainly caught the attention of the Zimbabwe team. He was Zimbabwe's top bowler in their recent two Test matches against South Africa, taking 2 wickets in the first and an impressive 6 wickets in the second.
Expect another strong performance from him in this fixture; he's an ideal bet to be Zimbabwe's top bowler in this match.
In contrast, Blessing Muzarabani, who was expected to lead their pace attack, struggled significantly. He went wicketless in the first Test and only managed to take three wickets in the second. So, if you're looking for a punt pick, Muzarabani is the player, but Chivanga looks like the more sensible bet.
Our Prediction: Bet on Tanaka Chivanga
| Player Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Tanaka Chivanga | 3.05 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 2.65 |
| Sikandar Raza | 4.55 |
Top Bowler New Zealand
There's one bowler you can confidently back to take the most wickets: Matt Henry, the Man of the Series in the recent T20I Tri-Series. He's one of the best bets for taking wickets on hard, bouncy tracks, as he truly relishes such surfaces.
Moreover, Zimbabwe batters have historically struggled against bowlers who can bowl quickly, swing the ball, and get extra bounce – all qualities Matt Henry possesses. William O'Rourke is another bowler you could consider betting on, but it seems a bit risky given his current form.
Our Prediction - Bet on Matt Henry
| Player Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Matt Henry | 3.05 |
| William O'Rourke | 3.20 |
| Jacob Duffy | 4.15 |
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand 1st Test Predictions
| Prediction | Odds |
|---|---|
| Will Young 1st innings Score Over 35.5 | 1.85 |
| Zimbabwe Batter to Score 100 | 2.08 |
| Sean Williams Top Batter Zimbabwe | 3.40 |
| Rachin Ravindra Top Batter New Zealand | 4.60 |
| Tanka Chivanga Top Bowler Zimbabwe | 3.05 |
| Matt Henry Top Bowler New Zealand | 3.05 |
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