The Zimbabwe will face off against South Africa in 1st Test of the South Africa tour of Zimbabwe 2025, set to take place at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, on Saturday, 28 June 2025. With both teams aiming to build momentum in the tournament, fans can expect an exciting encounter. In this blog, find out today match prediction Dream11 for ZIM vs SA, 1st Test Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report for South Africa tour of Zimbabwe 2025.
Match Information
| Detail | Info |
| Match | ZIM vs SA, 1st Test, South Africa tour of Zimbabwe 2025 |
| Date | Saturday, 28 June 2025 |
| Time | 1:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo |
| Live Streaming | Fan Code |
Weather Report
| Temperature- 21°C |
| Humidity- 60% |
| Wind Speed- 19 km/h |
| Chance of Rain- Partly Cloudy |
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo generally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Early in the match, seamers can extract movement off the surface, especially under overcast conditions, making the first few overs crucial for both sides. As the game progresses, the pitch tends to settle, allowing batters to play more freely, particularly in the middle overs. Spinners also come into play during the second half, with the dry surface offering some turn and grip. Scores in the range of 260–280 are considered competitive in ODIs, while T20s often see scores between 140–160. Choosing to bat first is usually preferred, especially in day games.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 08 |
| ZIM Won | 00 |
| SA Won | 07 |
| No result/ TIE | 01 |
Probable Playing XIs
ZIM (Playing XI):
Craig Ervine, Nick Welch, Prince Masvaure, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Brian Bennett, Kundai Matigimu, Sean Williams, Wessly Madhevere, Clive Madande, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri, Tanaka Chivanga, Trevor Gwandu, Vincent Masekesa, Wellington Masakadza
SA (Playing XI):
David Bedingham, Dewald Brevis, Lesego Senokwane, Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Kyle Verreynne, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Codi Yusuf, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Prenelan Subrayen
Top Dream11 Picks
Wicket Keeper:
Kyle Verreynne
Top Batters:
David Bedingham
Craig Ervine
Matthew Breetzke
Top All-Rounders:
Sean Williams
Wiaan Mulder
Brian Bennett
Wessly Madhevere
Top Bowlers:
Keshav Maharaj
Blessing Muzarabani
Lungi Ngidi
Here is the Best Playing 11 for Today’s ZIM vs SA Dream11 Team looks like
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
- Batters: David Bedingham, Craig Ervine, Matthew Breetzke
- Captain: David Bedingham
- Vice-Captain: Sean Williams
Injury Updates
No major injury concerns reported from either camp. 1st Test confirmation during toss.
Disclaimer:
The prediction is based on the author’s analysis, current form, pitch report, and pl