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In a pulsating 6th match of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series held at Harare on July 24, 2025, New Zealand’s Ish Sodhi delivered a mesmerizing bowling performance that tore through the Zimbabwe batting line-up. Chasing a challenging target of 191, Zimbabwe’s hopes were dashed and dreams shattered as Sodhi’s craft and guile dismantled the home side, earning him the Player of the Match award with stunning figures of 4 wickets for just 12 runs.
Ish Sodhi’s spellbinding 4-wickets blitz against Zimbabwe
Sodhi’s bowling masterclass was a study in patience, precision, and variation. He began his destructive run in the 2.2 overs by deceiving Brian Bennett with a well-disguised slider that pitched just outside off. Bennett, looking to attack, only managed a weak slap to extra cover where Bevon Jacobs took a sharp catch — the perfect start for Sodhi’s spin assault.
Just two overs later, Sodhi upped the ante with a beautifully tossed-up googly aimed at Clive Madande. The wrong’un dropped cunningly on a full length outside off-stump, completely bamboozling Madande who tried a tricky inside-out shot but ended up being bowled out leg stump. That wicket jolted Zimbabwe further, tightening New Zealand’s grip on the match.
The nightmare continued unabated at the end of the 4th over when Dion Myers fell victim to Sodhi’s relentless accuracy. Sodhi targeted the off-stump corridor with a delivery that zipped through before Myers, having shuffled across the stumps, could access, resulting in a shattering sound as the bails flew off.
Not content with three wickets, Sodhi’s final blow came in the 13.2 over when Tony Munyonga’s plan to power smash was foiled by a perfectly floated, full-length delivery outside off. Munyonga’s shot was well-timed but fell short, easily caught at long-off by Henry. This completed Sodhi’s devastating four-wicket haul, helping New Zealand choke Zimbabwe’s innings at 130 all out in just 18.5 overs.
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In it to spin it 💪
Ish Sodhi ripped through Zimbabwe’s top order with three wickets in the powerplay and wrapped it up with figures of 4/12 to seal a dominant win for the Kiwis #NZvZIM #T20ITriSeries pic.twitter.com/OQQUwBR8BH
— FanCode (@FanCode) July 24, 2025
New Zealand’s comprehensive victory over Zimbabwe
New Zealand’s dominance was evident from the start. The home side was set a daunting total of 191, thanks to a stellar top order performance featuring Tim Seifert’s explosive 75 off 45 balls and Rachin Ravindra’s elegant 63 from 39 deliveries. The innings featured brisk scoring aided by sharp running between the wickets and solid partnerships that maintained a healthy run rate of 9.5 runs per over.
Despite some breakthroughs by Zimbabwe’s Richard Ngarava and Tinotenda Maposa, it was New Zealand’s resilience and scoring depth—from Michael Bracewell‘s 26* to quick cameos down the order—that kept the scoreboard ticking and set an imposing target.
When Zimbabwe came out to chase, Sodhi’s spin turned the tide decidedly in New Zealand’s favour. The visitors seized early wickets and strangled Zimbabwe’s run flow, never allowing their rivals to get comfortable. With only Munyonga offering any real resistance, the Zimbabwe innings faltered, crumbling well short of their target.
The match ended with a commanding 60-run win for New Zealand. Sodhi’s 4/12 not only earned him the Man of the Match but also sealed a pivotal victory that reinforced New Zealand’s position in the Tri-Series. Sodhi’s blend of skillful spin bowling and clever variations was instrumental, proving once again why he is one of New Zealand’s deadliest weapons in the T20 format.
