Sat Jul 26 10:40:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

New Zealand secured a dominant 60-run victory over Zimbabwe in their final round-robin match of the T20I tri-series in Harare, finishing atop the points table. Tim Seifert (75) and Rachin Ravindra (63) powered New Zealand to 190/6 after a shaky start. While Zimbabwe’s Richard Ngarava took 4 wickets, Zimbabwe’s batting faltered against Ish Sodhi’s career-best 4 for 12, ultimately collapsing to 130 all out. A brief recovery attempt by Tony Munyonga and Tashinga Musekiwa was cut short, sealing Zimbabwe’s fate.

**News Article:**

**New Zealand Clinch Tri-Series Top Spot with Crushing Victory Over Zimbabwe**

**Harare, Zimbabwe** – New Zealand delivered a commanding performance to defeat Zimbabwe by 60 runs in their final round-robin match of the T20I tri-series held in Harare. The victory solidified New Zealand’s position at the top of the points table.

After electing to bat, New Zealand recovered from an early loss thanks to explosive half-centuries from Tim Seifert (75 off 45 balls) and Rachin Ravindra (63 off 39 balls). The duo forged a 108-run partnership, setting a solid foundation for their innings, ultimately reaching 190/6 in their 20 overs. Zimbabwe’s Richard Ngarava was the standout bowler, claiming 4 wickets for 34 runs.

However, Zimbabwe’s batting lineup struggled under pressure. Spinner Ish Sodhi wreaked havoc, claiming a career-best 4 wickets for just 12 runs. Matt Henry also chipped in with 2 wickets as Zimbabwe slumped to 38/4 by the end of powerplay. Tony Munyonga (40) and Tashinga Musekiwa (21) offered some resistance with a 51-run partnership, but Sodhi returned to break the stand, triggering a lower-order collapse. Zimbabwe were eventually all out for 130 in 18.5 overs.

New Zealand’s comprehensive victory showcased their all-round strength and established them as the team to beat in the ongoing tri-series.

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