Newly-crowned champions, South Africa began their new World Take a look at Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle with a two-match Take a look at sequence in opposition to Zimbabwe, the primary of which started on Saturday on the at Queens Sports activities Membership in Bulawayo. Recent from profitable the WTC 2023-25 ultimate in opposition to Australia at Lord’s earlier this month, South Africa have toured Zimbabwe with a number of latest faces.Â
As many as three gamers made their Checks debuts for South Africa – Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis and Codi Yusuf – after the Proteas received the toss and opted to bat first. Among the many notable absentees, WTC-winning captain Temba Bavuma has been rested after he performed with an hamstring harm within the ultimate.Â
Keshav Maharaj is main South Africa within the absence of Bavuma. However, the Craig Ervine-led Zimbabwe shall be banking on the experiences of Blessing Muzarabani, Sean Williams and Brian Bennett.
South Africa vs Zimbabwe head-to-head in Checks
South Africa have performed a complete of 9 Checks in opposition to Zimbabwe, profitable eight of them. The one time each groups drew a Take a look at matches was approach again in 2001.Â
Venue: Queens Sports activities Membership in Bulawayo
When and the place to look at South Africa vs Zimbabwe 1st Take a look at in India reside?
Sadly, the primary Take a look at between South Africa and Zimbabwe is not going to be televised in India.
Will the South Africa vs Zimbabwe 1st Take a look at be reside streamed in India?
Followers can watch the South Africa vs Zimbabwe 1st Take a look at on FanCode app and web site on a subscription-based mannequin.Â
South Africa vs Zimbabwe 1st Take a look at taking part in XIs
South Africa: Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Wiaan Mulder, David Bedingham, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Kyle Verreynne(w), Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj(c), Codi Yusuf, Kwena Maphaka
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Nick Welch, Sean Williams, Craig Ervine(c), Wessly Madhevere, Tafadzwa Tsiga(w), Wellington Masakadza, Vincent Masekesa, Blessing Muzarabani, Tanaka Chivanga
