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Zimbabwe vs South Africa, ZIM vs SA, Today Match Prediction

Zimbabwe vs South Africa, ZIM vs SA, Today Match Prediction

Zimbabwe vs South Africa, ZIM vs SA, Today Match Prediction

πŒπ€π“π‚π‡ : ​Zimbabwe vs South Africa
𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 :June 28,Saturday​
π“πˆπŒπ„ : 13:30 PM (IST)
𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
π“πŽπ”π‘ππ€πŒπ„ππ“ : 1st Test, 2025​​


New look WTC2025 Champions South Africa take on Zimbabwe in a 2-match Test series

  • South Africa has won 8 of their 9 Test matches against Zimbabwe while one match ended as a draw.
  • Zimbabwe has only one win in their last 12 Test matches played recently.
  • South Africa won their last 4 Test series including the WTC 2025 Finals recently.

South Africa are all set to tour Zimbabwe after 2011 where they will play 2 Tests. South Africa recently won the 2025 World Test Championship and are high on morale. They have  a new look squad and will be eager to test their bench strength in this series. Zimbabwe had their most productive year in terms of Tests played but have won only one of the 5 matches. They will eager to put up a fight a register their maiden victory over South Africa in this series. 

Zimbabwe Preview

Zimbabwe have playing Tests at a good rate in 2025. Brian Bennett will pair up with T Kaitano at the top followed by Nick Welch at No. 3. They have vast experience in middle order with the likes of Wesley Madhevere, Sean Williams and Craig Ervine in the playing XI. Clive Madande will keep wickets for their team. 

Blessing Muzurbani will be their pace leader with T Gwandu and Newman Nyambri expected to share the pace duties. Wellington Masakadza and Sean Williams will be their main spinners with a lot of all rounders to roll the arm if needed. 

Key players: Craig Ervine, Blessing Muzurbani, Sean Williams

South Africa Preview

South Africa will open their batting with Tony De Zorzi and 19-year old L Pretorius in this match. David Bedingham, Kyle Vereeynne, Wiaan Mulder and Zubayr Hamza will have a big role to play in their middle order. They will sweat down between Dewald Brevis and Prenelan Subrayen for the last spot based on conditions. 

Lungi Ngidi will lead their bowling attack with Kwena Maphaka, Corbin Bosch and Wiaan Mulder for company in the pace department. Skipper Keshav Maharaj will take care of the spin department with P Subrayen getting a chance if pitches are conductive for spin. 

Key players: David Bedingham, Lungi Ngidi, Wiaan Mulder

Weather Conditions

Bulawayo is expected to have bright and sunny weather during the match. And it is expected to have no delays in the match.

ZIM vs RSA Pitch Report

Bulawayo pitch is one of the slow pitches where the ball might not come into the bat nicely. We expect spinners to play a big role in this match with the old ball.

Toss: To Bat

Teams will opt to bat first in the pitch as the the pitch becomes tough to bat on as the match progresses.

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