Bulawayo is the venue as South Africa and Zimbabwe lock horns in the red-ball format in an eagerly-awaited contest. Experienced Keshav Maharaj is leading a youthful South Africa outfit desperate to prove their worth in the longest format in the absence of regular skipper Temba Bavuma following an injury. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, finds hope in the calm heads of Sean Williams and Craig Ervine to steady the ship and set the seeds for the next generation. It’s fresh energy against time-hardened grit played out over five days when skill, patience, and heart are truly put to the test.

Match Details – South Africa vs Zimbabwe, 1st Match | SA vs ZIM 2025

• Date: June 28, 2025 (Today)
• Time: 1:30 PM IST
•  Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

Live streaming details:

• India: FanCode 

• South Africa: Tune into DStv SuperSport or stream on DStv/Showmax

• Zimbabwe: Watch on ZBC TV or SuperSport

• Australia, UK, USA, NZ: See respective platforms listed above

• VPN Tip: If geo-blocked, consider using a reputable VPN (e.g., NordVPN) to access home-region streams

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ZIM vs SA Predicted Playing XI

South Africa Playing XI 

Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Wiaan Mulder, Lhuan Dre Pretorious, Dewald Brewis, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreyne, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphak, Codi Yusuf

Zimbabwe Playing XI

Nick Welch, Prince Masauvre, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Sean Williams, Craig Ervine, Clive Madande, Brian Bennett, Wessly Madhevere, Wellington Masakadza, Blessings Muzarabani, Vincent Masekesa