Zimbabwe will be up against South Africa in the first of the two-match Test series. This article will provide you with ZIM vs SA Match Prediction, Toss Prediction, Score Prediction, Best Batter Prediction, and Best Bowler Prediction for the 1st Test 2025.
ZIM vs SA Match Prediction: Who Will Win 1st Test? South Africa Tour of Zimbabwe 2025
Match Details
Match: Zimbabwe vs South Africa 1st Test
Date: June 28- July 2, 2025
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Time: 1:30 PM IST
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Live streaming: Fancode
Live broadcast: NA
ZIM vs SA Match Prediction—Head-to-Head Record
AUS and WI have faced each other in nine Test matches till now, with Australia having the upper hand with eight wins, whereas the home side is still in search of its first win over the WTC winners.
Total Matches Played: 09
ZIM Won: 00
SA won: 08
Draw: 01
Tied: 00
ZIM vs SA Pitch Report & Conditions
The pitch at the Queens Sports Club has traditionally been on the drier side, with fast bowlers expected to get a bit of help in the first few overs in the upcoming game.
Having said that, 12 of the 28 matches at this venue have been won by the team that bats second.
Weather Report
There is no chance of rain during the match. The temperature is expected to be a high of 20 degrees and a low of 9 degrees.
ZIM vs SA Match Prediction- Probable XIs
Zimbabwe Playing 11:
Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Sean Williams, Nicholas Welch, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Clive Madande (wk), Wessly Madhevere, Vincent Masekesa, Blessing Muzarabani, Tanaka Chivanga, Trevor Gwandu
South Africa Playing 11:
Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, David Bedingham, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Wiaan Mulder, Kyle Verreynn (wk), Keshav Maharaj (c), Corbin Bosch, Codi Yusuf, Kwena Maphaka
Form and Fitness
There are no form and fitness concerns in the 1st Test.
ZIM vs SA Score Prediction
The average first innings total at the Queens Sports Club in 28 Tests is 310, which tells the fact that the teams need to score 350-360 runs while batting first to stay in the game
Players to Perform Prediction
ZIM– Craig Ervine, Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu
SA– Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj
Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for ZIM in the match: Craig Ervine or Brian Bennett
Who will score the most runs for SA in the match: Tony de Zorzi or Dewald Brevis
Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for ZIM in the match: Blessing Muzarabani or Trevor Gwandu
Who will pick the most wickets for SA in the match: Corbin Bosch or Keshav Maharaj
Conclusion: Who will win the match?
South Africa will start the match as the favorite and is expected to win the match.
Also Read: ZIM vs SA Match Preview- 1st Test, South Africa tour of Zimbabwe 2025
