ZIM vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Best Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1st test, Zimbabwe vs South Africa test series 2025

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for the 1st test of the Zimbabwe vs South Africa test series 2025 between ZIM vs SA to be played in Bulawayo.

After winning the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 final against Australia, South Africa will tour Zimbabwe, where the two teams will play a two-match test series. This series is not part of the ICC WTC 2025-27 cycle.

The first test is scheduled to be held at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, starting on Saturday (28th July). Temba Bavuma is injured, while Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada, and Marco Jansen have been rested for this series, and Keshav Maharaj will lead the Proteas.

There are some new and exciting faces included in the squad. Meanwhile, it is a great chance for Craig Ervine and his men to challenge the young South African side and try to register a win.

ZIM vs SA: Match Details

Match: Zimbabwe (ZIM) vs South Africa (SA), 1st test, Zimbabwe vs South Africa test series 2025

Match Date: June 28 – July 2, 2025 (Saturday-Wednesday)

Time: 1:30 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 08:00 AM GMT / 10:00 AM LOCAL

Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

ZIM vs SA: Head-to-Head: ZIM (0) – SA (8)

South Africa and Zimbabwe have faced each other in nine test matches until now. Zimbabwe are yet to register a win against the Proteas, while South Africa have won 8 games, and one match has been drawn.

ZIM vs SA: Weather Report

The forecast for the next five days in Bulawayo suggests clear weather. The temperature is predicted to be between 19 and 21°C with a humidity of 40 to 50 percent.

ZIM vs SA: Pitch Report

The surface at Queens Sports Club is a good surface for batting. It is on the drier side, which tends to slow down as the game goes on. The spinners will get more assistance from the third day onwards, and batting in the final two innings will be tough.

ZIM vs SA: Predicted XIs:

Zimbabwe: Sean Williams, Brian Bennett, Nicholas Welch, Craig Ervine (c), Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Clive Madande (wk), Vincent Masekesa, Wessly Madhevere, Tanaka Chivanga, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu

South Africa: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Wiaan Mulder, David Bedingham, Dewald Brevis, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Keshav Maharaj (c), Corbin Bosch, Codi Yusuf, Kwena Maphaka

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 ZIM vs SA Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Kyle Verreynne

Batters: Craig Ervine, David Bedingham, Dewald Brevis

All-rounders: Sean Williams, Brian Bennett, Wesley Madhevere, Corbin Bosch, Wiann Mulder

Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Blessing Muzarabani

Captain First-Choice: Brian Bennett || Captain Second-Choice: Craig Ervine

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Keshav Maharaj || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Corbin Bosch

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 ZIM vs SA Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Kyle Verreynne

Batters: Craig Ervine, David Bedingham, Tony de Zorzi

All-rounders: Sean Williams, Brian Bennett, Wesley Madhevere, Corbin Bosch, Wiann Mulder

Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Blessing Muzarabani

Captain First-Choice: Sean Williams || Captain Second-Choice: Corbin Bosch

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Wiaan Mulder || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Craig Ervine

ZIM vs SA: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

South Africa have fresh faces in their squad, but they have enough quality players to win the game. We expect a good fight from Zimbabwe, but back South Africa to win because of the combination they have, including players with good exposure.

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