South Africa tour of Zimbabwe (2025)

The much-awaited South Africa tour of Zimbabwe 2025 is scheduled to begin in June. The Proteas will be visiting their African neighbours for a two-match Test series. 

It will be the first Test between the two teams since December 2017 when Zimbabwe visited South Africa for a one-off Test. The series will also be the first time in more than a decade when both the teams play a Test match in Zimbabwe. The last time South Africa visited Zimbabwe for a Test series was back in 2014.

South Africa will be starting the series as the world champions. Earlier in June, they defeated Australia in the WTC final at Lord's to clinch the title. However, the upcoming South Africa vs Zimbabwe series is not a part of the WTC cycle since the latter are not participating in the tournament.

The Proteas will be firm favourites to win the series and they will look to extend their dominating record against Zimbabwe. South Africa have never lost a Test against Zimbabwe and will be keen to maintain the unbeaten record. On the other hand, Zimbabwe will be eyeing a historic victory on their home soil.

South Africa tour of Zimbabwe - Schedule:

Both the Tests during the South Africa tour of Zimbabwe will be played at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. The first Test will be played from June 28 while the second Test gets underway on July 6.

• ZIM vs SA, 1st Test - Jun 28- Jul 02, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
• ZIM vs SA, 2nd Test - Jul 06 - Jul 10, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

South Africa tour of Zimbabwe - Squads:

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

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

South Africa tour of Zimbabwe - Head-to-head record:

South Africa have completely dominated this fixture. Out of the 9 Tests between the two teams so far, South Africa have won 8 while Zimbabwe are yet to win a match. The other Test ended in a draw.