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Zimbabwe vs South Africa, Match Winner Prediction: Zimbabwe is set to host South Africa in the Test match of Africa tour of Zimbabwe, which will take place at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo on 28 Jun, 01:30 PM IST.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe recently played a One-off Test series against England where they were defeated 45 by 45 runs. Additionally, they recently played a Test series against Bangladesh, where at the end of Day 3, the game was tied, with Bangladesh emerging victorious by a margin of 106 runs. However, in the upcoming Test series Zimbabwe is set to introduce their squad where Craig Ervine will lead the team. Explosive batters like Brian Bennett and Sean Williams will handle the top batting order, while Blessing Muzarabani will lead the bowling attack.
South Africa
On the other hand, South Africa recently played a One-off Test series (ICC Final) against Australia where they won by 5 wickets. In the upcoming Test series, South Africa will introduce their powerful squad where spinner Keshav Maharaj will lead the team, while Keshav Maharaj and Matthew Breetzke will handle the top batting order. In the middle order, Dewald Brevis, Kyle Verreynne (wk) and Wiaan Mulder will be seen playing, while Lungi Ngidi along with Keshav Maharaj and Corbin Bosch will take charge of bowling attack.
So todayās match will be important for both teams, as neither wants to lose their opening match of the tournament. Let’s see which team can win todayās match and who can become the men of the match.
Zimbabwe vs South Africa Match Details, South Africa tour of Zimbabwe 2025Ā Ā
| League | South Africa tour of Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| Match | Zimbabwe vs South Africa, 1st Test |
| Time | 28 June, 01:30 PM IST. |
| Venue | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo |
Queens Sports Club, Pitch and Weather Report
At Queens Sports Club, the pitch offers a flat and decent surface where bowlers are likely to get more assistance as compared to batters. However, batters also can play their game but they need to understand the pitch behavior. Pacers are likely to lead the game, while spinners will come after the first innings and can emerge wickets.
| š Factor | š Details |
|---|---|
| š”ļø Temperature | 13-19Ā°C Cloudy |
| š§ļø Weather Forecast | 70-80% Humidity with 05% chances of rain |
| šļø Pitch Behavior | Average |
| ā” Best Suited To | Bowling Friendly |
| 1ļøā£ Average 1st Innings Score | 280-310 |
Queens Sports Club Records in Test
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 28 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 6 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 12 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 310 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 396 |
| Average 3rd Innings Score | 219 |
| Average 4th Innings Score | 180 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 713/3 (165.3 Overs) by SL vs ZIM |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 104/10 (49 Overs) by ZIM vs WI |
| Highest Score Chased | 184/2 (53.4 Overs) by IND vs ZIM |
| Lowest Score Defended | 104/10 (49 Overs) by ZIM vs WI |
Zimbabwe vs South Africa Head-to-Head Record in Test
| Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 09 |
| Matches Won by Zimbabwe | 00 |
| Matches Won by South Africa | 08 |
| Matches Draw/Tie | 1/0 |
Zimbabwe vs South Africa, Todayās Probable 11
| Zimbabwe | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Craig Ervine (c) | Tony de Zorzi |
| Brian Bennett | Matthew Breetzke |
| Sean Williams | Zubayr Hamza / Lesego Senokwane |
| Nicholas Welch | David Bedingham |
| Takudzwanashe Kaitano | Dewald Brevis |
| Clive Madande (wk) | Kyle Verreynne (wk) |
| Wessly Madhevere | Wiaan Mulder |
| Vincent Masekesa | Keshav Maharaj (c) |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Lungi Ngidi |
| Tanaka Chivanga | Corbin Bosch |
| Trevor Gwandu | Kwena Maphaka |
Key Players to Watch Out in Zimbabwe vs South Africa MatchĀ
Top Batters
- Brian Bennett : Brian Bennett will be a good choice for todayās match, as he played well in the recent Test match against England where he was the highest run scorer who smashed 139 off 143 balls.Ā Ā Ā Ā
Also keep your eyes on – Sean Williams, Craig Ervine.
- Tony de Zorzi : Tony de Zorzi will be a good choice for todayās match. He played a total of 20 Test innings, in which he scored a total of 600 runs with the highest of 177.Ā
Also keep your eyes on – Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis.
Top Bowlers
- Blessing Muzarabani : Blessing Muzarabani will be a good choice as a bowler, he played a total of 20 Test innings and took a total of 54 wickets.Ā Ā
Also keep your eyes on – Tanaka Chivanga.
- Keshav Maharaj : Keshav Maharaj would be a good choice; he played a Test match against Zimbabwe in which he took a total of 5 wickets.Ā
Also keep your eyes on – Lungi Ngidi.
Zimbabwe vs South Africa Match Prediction Scenarios
| Scenario | Toss Winner | Decision | First Innings Score | Predicted Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | Zimbabwe | Bowling | 300-310 | South Africa |
| Scenario 2 | South Africa | Bowling | 250-280 | South Africa |
FAQs
Who will win today’s match between Zimbabwe vs South Africa ?
As per the head-to-head records South Africa are ahead and their recent performances and batting line-up are also impressive. So South Africa can win todayās match.Ā
What is the Head-to-Head record of Zimbabwe vs South Africa ?
Zimbabwe and Los Angeles have played a total of 9 games, in which South Africa won all of them.Ā
Key Players to Watch Out for today’s Match?
Here are a few key players who lead you to win the contest – Keshav Maharaj, Brian Bennett and Tony de Zorzi. Ā
Who will win the toss in today’sĀ South Africa tour of Zimbabwe 2025 Match?
South Africa will win the toss in today’sĀ South Africa tour of Zimbabwe 2025 match.
Disclaimer: All predictions are made based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. Please refer to records and stats to take your Predictions. You are not bound to follow these predictions.
