ZIM vs SA 1st Test Dream11 Prediction (28 June 2025) – South Africa Tour Of Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe will host South Africa in the first Test match at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Saturday, June 28, 2025. This match will begin an exciting two-Test series full of thrill and tough competition.

The last time Zimbabwe and South Africa played a Test match was in 2017. Zimbabwe, who won an away Test against Bangladesh in April, will try to shock the world champions South Africa. Last month, Zimbabwe faced England but lost by a big margin.

South Africa enters the series with high confidence after winning the World Test Championship final against Australia. This win gave the Proteas their first ICC trophy in 27 years. But for this tour, only a few players from that winning team are playing.

The team is giving chances to young and new players. Zimbabwe, playing on home ground, hopes to use local pitch conditions to surprise their stronger neighbors and cause an upset.

Zimbabwe vs South Africa 1st Test – Match Preview

This Test match brings together two teams with different recent results but the same strong goal. Zimbabwe will try to use their home ground to their benefit. South Africa, fresh from their WTC win, will look to continue their good form with a young and skilled team.

Match Details	Information
Match	Zimbabwe vs South Africa, 1st Test
Date	Saturday, June 28 – Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Time	10:00 AM Local
Venue	Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Format	Test Match (5 days)
Toss	9:30 AM Local

Zimbabwe vs South Africa 1st Test Match Squads

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

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

ZIM vs SA Predictions: Probable Playing XIs

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

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

ZIM vs SA 1st Test Match Pitch Report: Queens Sports Club

Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo is known for its balanced pitch in Test matches. It helps both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers get some help early in the day with the new ball. As the match goes on, the pitch becomes smoother, and batters can score runs more easily.

From Day 3, small cracks appear, and spinners start getting help with bounce and turn. Players need to stay calm and focused to do well here. This pitch gives a fair chance to both bat and ball.

Ground Conditions	Details
Surface	Dry pitch typical of Queens Sports Club
Batting	Gets easier as the match progresses
Bowling	Spinners have historically been more effective than seamers at this venue
Average Scores	Second innings: 310, Fourth innings: 180
Recommendation	12 out of 28 matches won by chasing teams

ZIM vs SA 1st Test Weather Report

Perfect cricket weather is expected in Bulawayo for this important Test match. The temperature will stay around 21°C, making it mild and pleasant. There is only a 5% chance of rain, and the humidity will be comfortable at 59%.

Weather Conditions	Forecast
Sky	Clear with no rain expected
Temperature	Maximum 20°C, minimum 9°C – ideal for cricket
Wind	Light breeze expected
Rain Probability	0% – full five days of cricket likely

Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo – Record of the Chasing Team

Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo has hosted 28 Test matches so far. Out of these, teams that chased won 12 times, while teams batting first won only 6 matches. Looking at this record, the captain who wins the toss may decide to bowl first.

ZIM vs SA Head-to-Head Record in Tests

• Matches Played: 09
• ZIM won: 0
• SA won: 08
• Draw: 01

Dream11 Team For Zimbabwe vs South Africa 1st Test Match

Based on the current form, pitch conditions, and available players, here is our suggested Dream11 team for the match:

ZIM vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today Match

Top Player Picks for ZIM vs SA Dream11 Prediction

Sean Williams (ZIM)

Sean Williams is the top batter for Zimbabwe. He has scored over 1600 runs in Test cricket with an average of 44.94. His record includes five centuries and six fifties.

Blessing Muzarabani (ZIM)

Blessing Muzarabani has done really well in Test matches. He has taken 55 wickets in 13 games at an average of 23.27. He has picked up three five-wicket hauls and three four-wicket hauls.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius (SA)

Lhuan-dre Pretorius has played seven First-Class matches and scored 485 runs at an average of 60.65. The 19-year-old has already hit three centuries in these games.

Top Captaincy and Vice-Captaincy Picks for ZIM vs SA Dream11 Prediction

Dewald Brevis (SA)

Dewald Brevis has been in top form recently. He scored 573 runs in eight games during this year’s domestic First-Class season. He averaged 47.75 with a strike rate of 88, hitting two hundreds and two fifties.

Brian Bennett (ZIM)

Brian Bennett is becoming a key batter for Zimbabwe. In seven Tests, he has scored 460 runs at an average of 38.33 and a strike rate above 72. He also hit 139 runs in a recent match against England.

Corbin Bosch (SA)

Corbin Bosch had a great debut Test, scoring 81 not out and taking five wickets. In First-Class cricket, he averages 41.69 with the bat and has made 11 fifties. As a bowler, he has taken 77 wickets, including five four-wicket hauls.

ZIM vs SA Player to Avoid

Tafadzwa Tsiga (ZIM)

Tafadzwa Tsiga has scored only 72 runs in eight Test innings. Based on his poor form, he is a player to avoid in your Dream11 team.

ZIM vs SA Match Prediction: 1st Test

South Africa will enter this match as strong favourites, even without many of their top players. They have a better batting line-up, and their bowlers are expected to perform well against Zimbabwe’s weaker batting order.

Final Words

This Zimbabwe vs South Africa Test match promises exciting cricket at one of the most beautiful grounds in the game. Queens Sports Club, with its old-style pavilion, green banks, and trees around the field, is a perfect place for Test cricket.

South Africa comes in with a young squad and three new players, including Dewald Brevis, who will play his first Test after strong domestic performances. With Temba Bavuma out due to injury, Keshav Maharaj will lead the team in this series.

Zimbabwe will try to make the most of home conditions and improve on recent matches. They haven’t won a Test in Bulawayo since 2001, so this match is very important for their growth and confidence.

South Africa is missing many stars from their WTC-winning squad, giving Zimbabwe a real chance to fight back. With great weather expected and a pitch that helps both batters and bowlers, this match could go either way.

Make sure to set your Dream11 teams before 10:00 AM local time for this exciting Test clash!