The table given below shows the New Zealand vs South Africa T20 prediction for the 5th match in the tri-series. New Zealand is the slight favorite because of their unbeaten run in this tri-series.
| Attribute | New Zealand | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| ICC T20I Ranking | 6th | 5th |
| Recent Form (Last 5 Matches) | W, W, W, L, W (4 wins, 1 loss) | W, W, L, W, L (3 wins, 2 losses) |
| Win % (Last 1 Year) | 65% (13 wins in 20 matches) | 50% (10 wins in 20 matches) |
| Top Batsman | Tim Seifert (97* vs Pakistan, 2025) Devon Conway (245 runs in last year) | Dewald Brevis (41 vs Zimbabwe, 2025) Rassie van der Dussen (289 runs in last year) |
| Top Bowler | Matt Henry (6 wickets in tournament) Ish Sodhi (12 wickets in last year) | George Linde (3/10 vs Zimbabwe, 2025) Lungi Ngidi (11 wickets in last year) |
| Key All-Rounder | James Neesham (Batting & Bowling contributions) | George Linde (Batting & Bowling contributions) |
| Batting Strength | Strong top order with Tim Seifert (44* vs SA) and Devon Conway. Middle order bolstered by Daryl Mitchell and Tim Robinson (52 vs SA). | Middle order led by Dewald Brevis (41 off 17 vs Zimbabwe) and Rubin Hermann (45 vs Zimbabwe). Top order inconsistent (38/3 vs NZ). |
| Bowling Strength | Balanced attack with Matt Henry (pace) and Ish Sodhi (spin). Jacob Duffy effective with new ball (2/15 vs SA). | Pace-heavy attack led by Lungi Ngidi and Nandre Burger. George Linde’s spin provides control (3 wickets vs Zimbabwe). |
| Head-to-Head (Last 5 T20Is) | Won 1 (174/6 vs SA, won by 21 runs, 2025) | Won 4 (Latest loss by 21 runs vs NZ, 2025) |
| Venue Performance | Unbeaten at Harare Sports Club in series (2 wins: vs SA, vs Zimbabwe). Pitch suits their spin and pace attack. | 2 wins vs Zimbabwe at Harare, but lost to NZ. Struggled to chase 174 vs NZ on same pitch. |
| Predicted Key Player | Tim Seifert (Batting anchor) | Dewald Brevis (Explosive batting) |
| Match Prediction | Favored to win due to unbeaten run in series, stronger batting depth, and adaptability to Harare pitch. | Competitive, but need top order to fire and bowlers to contain NZ’s strong batting lineup to upset. |