ZIM vs SA Match Preview- 1st Test, South Africa tour of Zimbabwe 2025

Zimbabwe will take on South Africa in the first of the two-match Test series. The ZIM vs SA Match Preview provides today's match details for the 1st Test of the South Africa tour of Zimbabwe 2025.

ZIM vs SA Match Preview- 1st Test, South Africa tour of Zimbabwe 2025:

Date and Venue:

The ZIM vs SA match will be played from June 28 to July 2 at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. The game will start at 1:30 PM IST.

Squads:

Zimbabwe

Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Trevor Gwandu, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Vincent Masekesa, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Nicholas Welch, Sean Williams, Wellington Masakadza, Prince Masvaure, and Kundai Matigimu

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South Africa

Keshav Maharaj (c), David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Lesego Senokwane, Prenelan Subrayen, Kwena Maphaka, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi (second match only), Kyle Verreynne, Codi Yusuf

ZIM vs SA Key battles:

Brian Benett vs Corbin Bosch

Brian Benett will look to continue the form he picked up during the Test match against England last month and put on a strong show against WTC winners South Africa.

Benett will be up against Corbin Bosch, who would be itching to put on a solid performance against the neighbors in what will be only his second match in the longest format of the game.

Craig Ervine vs Wiaan Mulder

Zimbabwe's captain Craig Ervine would want to lead from the front in what is a historic series, with South Africa playing a Test against Zimbabwe after a long time

Evine will face the challenge of Wiaan Mulder, who is one of the senior bowlers in the squad, along with Lungi Ngidi.

Tony de Zorzi vs Blessing Muzarabani

Tony de Zorzi, who is one of the openers in the South African squad for the two-match Test series against Zimbabwe, will look to make the most of the opportunity.

Tony de Zorzi will go head-to-head against Blessing Muzarabani, who will take the new ball for Zimbabwe.

Dewald Brevis vs Trevor Gwandu

Dewald Brevis, the young and talented South African batter, is expected to make his debut in the opening Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo.

Brevis will have to tackle the bowling of Trevor Gwandu, who will be playing only his third Test match.

ZIM vs SA Key Players:

ZIM- Craig Ervine, Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu

SA- Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj

ZM vs SA Weather Report:

There are no chances of rain during the game in Bulawayo with a maximum temperature of 20°C and a minimum of 9°C.

Conclusion

Zimbabwe would like to win the first match against South Africa to start the historic two-match Test series on a positive note.

As far as South Africa is concerned, the WTC winners would want to keep up the good work they have done in the recent past.

Also Read: ZIM vs SA Match Prediction: Who Will Win 1st Test? South Africa Tour of Zimbabwe 2025