ZIM vs SA Weather Report, Pitch Report Of Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo- 1st Test, South Africa tour of Zimbabwe 2025
Published - 27 Jun 2025, 12:55 PM | Updated - 27 Jun 2025, 01:00 PM
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Zimbabwe will be up against South Africa in the first of the two-match Test series. In this article, we determine the ZIM vs SA Weather Report and Pitch Report of Queens Sports Club for the 1st Test of the South Africa tour of Zimbabwe 2025.
ZIM vs SA Weather Report, Pitch Report Of Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo- 1st Test, South Africa tour of Zimbabwe 2025:
ZIM vs SA Weather Report of Bulawayo:
There is no chance of rain during the ZIM vs SA game in Bulawayo on Saturday. The maximum temperature is predicted to be 20°C while the minimum temperature would be 9°C.
ZIM vs SA Queens Sports Club Pitch Report:
The surface at the Queens Sports Club is expected to be on the drier side, which has been the case with the wicket at this venue in the past as well.
The average second innings total at this ground has been 310, which keeps decreasing as the match progresses, with the average fourth innings total being 180.
Having said that, 12 out of the 28 matches played at this ground have been won by the chasing team, so it will be interesting to see what decision the team makes after winning the toss.
Looking at the weather, which is expected to be on the cooler side with a minimum temperature of nine degrees, bowlers might get a bit of assistance in the first hour of play, which may prompt teams to bowl first.
Having said that, although the West Indies are playing at their home, Australia will start the match as favorites because of the recent form of both teams.
Zimbabwe is coming on the back of a Test match win against Bangladesh in testing conditions and would look to carry the momentum in the opening match of the two-match Test series against South Africa.
The Craig Ervine-led side has some in-form players at their disposal, like captain Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, and Brian Benett. The trio will have to take the responsibility of guiding the team to a fighting total.
As far as South Africa, they just won their first ICC trophy after 1998 and would be itching to get back on the park.
The Proteas will be without the services of their captain, Temba Bavuma, who is nursing a hamstring injury that he sustained during the WTC final against Australia, and will be led by Keshav Maharaj.
It would be interesting to see how the pitch plays in the upcoming match scheduled to start on Saturday (June 28).
Conclusion
Zimbabwe would like to win the first Test and take a crucial lead in the two-match series against the visitors.
South Africa, on the other hand, will hope to replicate the performance they delivered in the WTC final they played against Australia a couple of weeks ago.
Also Read: ZIM vs SA Head-to-Head Records- 1st Test, South Africa Tour of Zimbabwe 2025
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