Zimbabwe vs South Africa, ZIM vs SA, Today Match Prediction
Zimbabwe vs South Africa, ZIM vs SA, Today Match Prediction
πππππ :Β βZimbabwe vs South Africa
ππππ :July 06,Sundayβ
ππππ : 13:30 PM (IST)
πππππ : Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
ππππππππππ : 2nd Test 2025
Zimbabwe’s hunt for a maiden win against South AfricaΒ
- Zimbabwe has won only twice in the last 15 Test Matches
- South Africa has never lost a Test Match against Zimbabwe
- South Africa has won the last eight Test Matches and looks confident
ZIM vs RSA Match Prediction & Analysis
It is the 2nd Test Match in the two-match series. Zimbabwe will face a significant challenge as they take on the South Africans, intending to level the series. The 1st Test Match ended in a one-sided result with the visitors winning by 328 runs. The young Zimbabwean team’s lack of experience hurt them in the last game, and the side expects a better show from the players in this game.
South Africa has a good record against Zimbabwe. They have won nine out of ten games between the two teams, with the tenth game ending in a draw. The side will be confident heading into this contest. For the Zimbabweans, it will be a battle against all odds in this game. Most of the players lack experience playing against top teams, and it will be interesting to see how they approach this game.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Zimbabwe Preview
Craig Ervine’s team has a mountain to climb after the big loss in the last game. The side had its chances in the last game but failed to capitalize on them. The openers failed across both innings, hurting the side. Ervine would like to see a better performance from his players in this game as they seek their maiden win against the South Africans in this format.
Brian Bennett and Takudzwanashe Kaitano failed in the last game. The team expects them to see off the new ball and deliver a positive start. Sean Williams hit a brilliant hundred in the last game, and he must continue to perform well in the middle order alongside Nick Welch and Craig Ervine. The team would like to see runs from Wessly Madhevere and Tafadzwa Tsiga.
The bowlers troubled the South Africans with the new ball in the last game. Wellington Masakadza and Blessing Muzarabani are familiar with the conditions and must secure early breakthroughs. Tanaka Chivanga was the pick of the bowlers in the last game, and he must do well in the middle with Vincent Masekesa. The team will need a good show in the supporting role from Brian Bennett.
South Africa Preview
Wiaan Mulder would take over the leadership role from Keshav Maharaj, who will miss out on this game due to an injury. The South African skipper will be confident after the big win in the last game. Mulder would like a better performance from his openers, as they didn’t score in both innings. The team has a strong batting lineup and shall look to capitalize on it.
Tony de Zorzi and Matthew Breetzke struggled in both innings in the last game, and the team expects the pair to deliver a better start. Wiaan Mulder and Lhuan-dre Pretorius will be confident after their hundreds in the last game and shall look to add runs with David Bedingham in the middle order.
The bowling attack will feel confident after doing well in the last game. The teams need early strikes from Codi Yusuf and Kwena Maphaka in this game. Wiaan Mulder must bring his experience to play in the middle overs and bowl tight spells with Prenelan Subrayen. Corbin Bosch adds depth to this attack, making it strong.
Weather Conditions
There would be clear skies over Bulawayo. The pitch will be a tough one to bat on. Batsmen will have to be cautious in their approach and play patiently. The average first-inning score is just above 314 runs, and the team batting first would be happy to have 400 runs on the board.
ZIM vs RSA Pitch Report
The pitch at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, is slow, which creates problems for the batsmen. The large outfield is also a challenge. Most players are used to playing in smaller parks in this format. There is early assistance for the fast bowlers, and spinners have done well as the ball tends to stop on the batsmen, creating doubts in their minds.
Toss: To Bat
The track is dual-paced, and batting against the spinners is difficult in the 4th innings. Batting won’t be easy here in the last two days when the wicket starts breaking. The side winning the toss would like to bat first and post a big score on the board.
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