WTC 2027: ZIM vs SA, Match Prediction– Who will win the Test Match?

The World Test Champions reset with a young line-up and stand-in Test Captain. Most of the multi-format players are resting giving the next set of players a chance out in the middle against the Zimbabwe side.

ZIM vs SA Match Details

Date: June 28th, 2025

Time:  1:30 PM IST

Venue: Bulawayo

ZIM vs SA Weather Report

Rain is in the forecast for all five days of the Test.

Zimbabwe vs South Africa Pitch Report

The Bridgetown surface is a question with few Tests played here but the domestic tournament has been low scoring so far making it better to bat first at the moment.

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ZIM vs SA Head to Head

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

Zimbabwe vs South Africa Players to Watch

Wiaan Mulder

Wiaan Mulder could be given a longer rope at three and this could be the series for him to bed into the role and settle things for the South African batting line-up.

Sean Williams

Williams comes in with immense experience and will be looking to enjoy a Test match after a period without much Test Cricket.

Zimbabwe vs South Africa Match Tips

South Africa with their experience and recent head to head start favorites.

Match Prediction: South Africa Will Win the Match