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The fifth and final Test of the Anderson Tendulkar Trophy, which begins on Thursday at the Kennington Oval, will pit India against England. The series is currently tied at 2-1 in England's favor, and the decider carries significant weight. The hosts have the opportunity to seal the match at home and should be confident in their position. However, India has demonstrated in the past that it is capable of rising to the occasion in these circumstances and will not back down without fighting.

ENG vs IND Match Details

England vs India – 5th Match, Test Match, World Test Championship 2025

Venue: Kennington Oval, London

Date & Time: 31th July 2025 at 03:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

ENG vs IND Venue Stats

ENG vs IND Pitch Report

The surface is firm, with plenty of speed and bounce. The seamers can expect assistance early in the day, but as the overs progress, batting becomes easier.

ENG vs IND Weather Report

The weather is expected to remain overcast for the next few days, with some rainy days possible.

ENG vs IND Last Five Matches

ENG vs IND Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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ENG vs IND Probable Playing XIs:

India Probable Playing XIs

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav /Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep /Anshul Kamboj, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj

England Probable Playing XIs

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue

Topmost Picks for ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – England

• Joe Root – Joe Root has solidified the middle order, scoring 403 runs at 67.16.
• Gus Atkinson – The fast seamer has 55 wickets in 12 Tests and is expected to be one of their primary weapons in this match. 

Top Picks – India

• Shubman Gill – Indian skipper Shubman Gill leads the run charts, with 607 runs at an amazing average of 101.16 and three centuries in six innings. 
• Jasprit Bumrah –  Jasprit Bumrah is India's best bowler at the moment. He has taken at least seven wickets in four of his last seven Test matches.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for ENG vs IND Dream11 Team:

Jamie Smith, Joe Root, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill(C), Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Ravindra Jadeja(VC), Washington Sundar, Chris Woakes, Josh Tongue, Mohammed Siraj

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for ENG vs IND Dream11 Team:

Jamie Smith, Joe Root(C), KL Rahul, Shubman Gill(VC), Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Chris Woakes, Josh Tongue, Mohammed Siraj

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul

Vice-captain – Joe Root, Shubman Gill

Wicketkeeper – Rishabh Pant

ENG vs IND Probable Winners:

This has been a hotly contested Test series, with power shifting from one team to the other almost daily. England hasn't looked their sharpest, but they still lead 2-1. India has had the upper hand for several days, and with a little more control, it could have been in front. The determination they demonstrated in the final two days of the previous Test should give them confidence heading into the decider. England has an advantage because it is at home and leads the series. However, India will be buoyed by their narrow escape from defeat and is expected to arrive fired up for the fifth Test. Considering the team combination, India is expected to win this match.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is preparing to reveal a two-division system for its next World Test Championship (WTC) cycle for 2027-29, a move which may change the future of Test cricket. This structure will see 12 full-member nations split into two divisions of six members each with Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, and Ireland being suggested as the bottom six teams in division two based on current ICC rankings.

The announcement followed the ICC’s Annual General Meeting in Singapore the first under the new all-Indian leadership of Chair Jay Shah and CEO Sanjog Gupta. Gupta, a former JioStar executive, will also chair the eight-member working group responsible for detailing the new system, which is expected to be finalized by the end of 2025.

Proposed Divisions (2027–29 WTC Cycle)

• Division 1: India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka
  
• Division 2: Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, Ireland
  

A New Era for Test Cricket

This move is largely viewed as representing one of the biggest structural reconfigurations in the 133 year history of international cricket. What had emerged during meetings between Cricket Australia (CA) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) earlier this year was a vision to provide more competitive matches, create more regular series between the top teams and have more global responsibility to stakeholders.

Australia, the major supporter of the model, lobbied to include that top teams should play against each other, twice in every three year cycle, mostly to increase competition and broadcast value. The ECB had their reluctance to support the proposal by arguing that the plan could increase the gap both financially and competitively between the richest and professionalised cricket nations, and the developing cricket nations.

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Two-division Test cricket from 2027and finals in England

A key sticking point will be the promotion and relegation system, as well as how to prevent lower-ranked nations from being permanently sidelined. There is speculation that the ICC may offer enhanced financial packages to Division 2 teams to help sustain competitiveness and infrastructure.

Critics fear that teams like Pakistan, historically strong and deeply rooted in the game’s tradition, might find themselves marginalized if stuck in Division 2. Supporters argue, however, that the format rewards performance and long-term consistency and offers every nation a clear pathway back to the top.

In another major announcement, the ICC confirmed that England will host the next three World Test Championship finals, maintaining a trend that began with the inaugural WTC final in 2021. The most recent final at Lord’s saw South Africa crowned champions, defeating defending champions Australia.

T20 Champions League Revival?

The ICC also expressed interest in resurrecting a Champions League style T20 tournament, involving the best franchises of the IPL, the Hundred and Australia's Big Bash League. However, as yet no official proposal has been put forward, partly due to the more complicated ownership structures, and the difficulties of scheduling across all three competitions, to allow a players to return to their home country.

Given T20 players now playing for multiple franchises globally, there will also be a lack of clarity about player eligibility and representation issues. A 2027 launch is under serious consideration, which suggests the working group may have tied the proposal to when the ICC's current $3 billion broadcast deal with Disney Star expires.

This potential reorganization represents an important moment for global cricket, which could see increased intensity in the upper-level competition, but also raises significant questions about inclusion, equity and player development long term. Whether this radical change will be a success, or not, may depend on how the ICC manages competition with collaboration amongst it's members.

ENG vs IND Match Preview

India will play England in their fourth Test in Manchester on Wednesday, with the hosts leading the five-match series 2-1 following their narrow victory at Lord's. Meanwhile, the guests are still looking for their first win in the tenth match at the venue as they try to level the contest.

ENG vs IND Match Details

England vs India – 4th Match, Test Match, World Test Championship 2025

Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester

Date & Time: 23rd July 2025 at 03:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

ENG vs IND Venue Stats

ENG vs IND Pitch Report

The surface is firm, with plenty of speed and bounce. The seamers can expect assistance early in the day, but as the overs progress, batting becomes easier.

ENG vs IND Weather Report

The weather is expected to remain overcast for the next few days, with some rainy days possible.

ENG vs IND Last Five Matches

ENG vs IND Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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ENG vs IND Probable Playing XIs:

India Probable Playing XIs

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant(WK), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep

England Probable Playing XIs

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Jofra Archer, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Liam Dawson

Topmost Picks for ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – England

• Joe Root – Joe Root has an excellent record at Old Trafford, averaging 65.20 in 19 innings. He has driven in at least 81 runs in three of his last five games here.
• Jofra Archer – Jofra Archer, who performed his first Test game in four years, was pretty good too, taking five wickets.

Top Picks – India

• Shubman Gill – Indian skipper Shubman Gill leads the run charts, with 607 runs at an amazing average of 101.16 and three centuries in six innings. 
• Jasprit Bumrah –  Jasprit Bumrah is India's best bowler at the moment. He has taken at least seven wickets in four of his last seven Test matches.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for ENG vs IND Dream11 Team:

Rishabh Pant, Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill(C), Joe Root(VC), Ravindra Jadeja, Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jasprit Bumrah

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for ENG vs IND Dream11 Team:

Rishabh Pant, Ben Duckett, KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal(C), Joe Root, Ravindra Jadeja, Ben Stokes(VC), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill

Vice-captain – Joe Root, Ben Stokes

Wicketkeeper – Rishabh Pant

ENG vs IND Probable Winners:

Each of the 3 matches played here has lasted until the fifth day, and we anticipate another thrilling encounter. India was the better team, even if the scoreboard does not reflect it. We're hoping for some luck and Shubman Gill's return to form. Considering the team combination, India is expected to win this match.

Team England have sacrificed two points of the current World Test Championship circle for their slow over rate in their recently concluded match against India at Lord's. The step was taken against Ben Stokes and Co. because of the slow over rate within the time allowed to conclude a target number of overs.

England has docked a couple of WTC points under Article 16.11.2 of the ICC World Test Championship playing conditions, by which a side is penalized one point for each over short, and after time allowances were taken into consideration. For which, England now slipped to the third place from second in the WTC points tally. Sri Lanka took second place, and Australia remained as the table topper.

The charges were levelled by on-field umpires Paul Reiffel and Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, third umpire Ahsan Raza, and fourth umpire Graham Lloyd. According to an official release by ICC, "England's tally in the World Test Championship standings dropped from 24 to 22 out of 36 points, consequently reducing their point percentage from 66.67% to 61.11%."

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Also fined 10%

Additionally, according to rules, they were also fined 10 percent of their match fee; this came under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. According to this ICC rule, players are fined five percent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time. England captain Ben Stokes accepted the proposed sanction imposed by Richie Richardson of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees. 

The England vs. India match at Lord's witnessed multiple dramatic moments. The match got more intense after Day 3. With identical scores in the first innings, England offered a target of 193 runs to India. The conclusion of the game went down on the 5th day, where India's batting order tumbled and fell apart. England eventually held their nerve strong to steal a thrilling 22-run victory. With that win, the home team now leads the ongoing 5-match Anderson-Tendulkar trophy by 2-1.

The West Indies were thoroughly outplayed and decimated by Australia in the third Test at Sabina Park in Kingston. Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland unleashed hell on the inexperienced Windies batting lineup to skittle them for a shambolic 27 in the second innings. In a series that has been largely dominated by the ball, the West Indian quicks played their part with the ball in crucial stages of the series, but the batters failed to follow suit and, as a result, suffered a 0-3 drubbing at the hands of the 2025 WTC Finalist. 

Following their humiliating Sabina Park embarrassment, fans worldwide have come down hard on West Indies cricket as they simply can't fathom the shocking downfall. After the West Indies' historic win at the Gabba in 2024, the fans expected the Men in Maroon to put up a fight. After two closely contested tests, the West Indies were tasked with chasing down 204 to avoid a series whitewash. It all came down to their batters, who failed to put up any resistance of sorts, and as a result, capitulated for the second-lowest total in Test cricket. 

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Reaction of the fans:

West Indies all out for 27 runs?
Every time we think they can't fall lower than this they prove us wrong!!! https://t.co/jaW74yPqcG

— #Savarkar Satish 🚩🇮🇳 (@sat_gollapudi) July 15, 2025

The West indies fans should not have to pay for this kind of performance. They should refund the cost of each and every ticket sold.

— RT71🇺🇲🇮🇳🤔🍻 (@rohittal) July 15, 2025

I can't bear watching this horrible West Indies team. Two division Test Cricket is need of the hour.

— Bodhan Biswas 🇮🇳 (@bodhan11) July 15, 2025

The poor show with the bat has allowed West Indies to stoop to a new low. Across all three Tests, the West Indies batters struggled to hold their ground and reportedly failed to bat even beyond the 35th over mark. Following their latest decline in Test cricket, calls for a two-tier Test system from the fans have grown louder ever since. 

But despite the tragedy with the bat, the West Indies had a few positives to cherish. Their pace battery, featuring Shamar Joseph, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, and to some extent, Justin Greaves, went rampant with the ball. Shamar in particular fired on all cylinders and finished as the series' highest wicket-taker with 22 wickets under his belt. Alzarri and Seales emerged as the joint fourth-highest wicket-takers with 13 wickets and one five-wicket haul each to their name. Had their batters complemented the efforts of their bowlers to some extent, the series score line may have appeared a lot different. 

After an upsetting defeat for Team India at the Lord’s Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy, the points table of the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC Points Table) has been updated with England taking the second spot. With the 3^rd match of the 5-match series, the team led by Ben Stokes jumps in the second spot, just behind the table topper, Australia. Australia is currently the front runner of the points tally after both Test matches against the West Indies.

Pat Cummins and Co. in 1^st place with 34 points and 100.00 PCT. England, with a couple of wins and 1 defeat, has 24 points and 66.67 PCT. After Australia, England, and Sri Lanka, Team India is currently at the fourth spot of the ladder with 12 points and 33.33 PCT. The brigade in blue is in the uncomfortable situation because of their defeats at Headingly and Lord’s.

India needed only 193 runs to win the second straight match to maintain their momentum and took a 2-1 lead in the series. But another batting collapse left the team with broken hearts. India’s batting lineup lost its shape mostly when Archer clean bowled Pant. Rahul, without any significant support from the opposite end, could not hold the anchor tightly, and he had to pay the price against the priceless wicket. 

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Ravindra Jadeja, at number 7, made an unbeaten 61 off 181 deliveries but for a losing cause. Archer and Stokes bagged three wickets each, and Brydon Carse got 2 scalps to outclass Team India. After winning the test match at Lord’s, the home team now has a 2-1 advantage in the 5-match series.

World Test Championship 2025-27 Points Table:

ENG vs IND Match Preview

England made a mistake with the toss in the second Test. Stokes and McCullum were expected to chase down anything between 300 and 400 in the fourth innings. They failed to account for India's batting strength and their possible score in the first innings. England is far behind in the competition, especially in bowling. Akash Deep's 10-fer turned the game on and succeeded in putting the visitors in control. Mohammad Siraj has been living in Jasprit Bumrah's shadow for far too long. He was additionally unlucky in the first Test, missing the outside edge several times. Siraj has posed a significant threat to England's batting lineup and is going to keep doing so in this match.

ENG vs IND Match Details

England vs India – 3rd Match, Test Match, World Test Championship 2025

Venue: Lord's Cricket Ground, London

Date & Time: 10th July 2025 at 03:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

ENG vs IND Venue Stats

ENG vs IND Pitch Report

Lord's in London has traditionally been a balanced but tricky wicket. The slope of the ground is also an important factor for swing bowlers. On this pitch, we anticipate a close bat-ball match.

ENG vs IND Weather Report

The first day of the match will be partly cloudy, with a high of 29 degrees Celsius in London. The following two days will be mostly sunny, providing an excellent opportunity for the batters

ENG vs IND Last Five Matches

ENG vs IND Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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ENG vs IND Probable Playing XIs:

India Probable Playing XIs

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah

England Probable Playing XIs

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir

Topmost Picks for ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – England

• Joe Root – Joe Root will be the rock in the center. He scored 1574 runs toward India in just 15 home Tests at an average of nearly 75, so a solid achievement from him is expected.
• Brydon Carse – Brydon Carse has stood out with 27 wickets at 19.85 in five Tests since early 2024.

Top Picks – India

• Yashasvi Jaiswal – Yashasvi Jaiswal, in particular, should be confident, having scored over 700 runs against England during their last visit to India. 
• Jasprit Bumrah –  Jasprit Bumrah has consistently been the best bowler across all formats by a country mile, and he enters this series hoping to dominate once more.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for ENG vs IND Dream11 Team:

Rishabh Pant, Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, KL Rahul(VC), Joe Root(C), Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jasprit Bumrah

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for ENG vs IND Dream11 Team:

Rishabh Pant, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, KL Rahul, Joe Root, Yashasvi Jaiswal(C), Ravindra Jadeja, Ben Stokes(VC), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jasprit Bumrah

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Joe Root, Yashasvi Jaiswal

Vice-captain – KL Rahul, Ben Stokes

Wicketkeeper – Rishabh Pant

ENG vs IND Probable Winners:

Archer's return would strengthen England's bowling attack, but Jasprit Bumrah appears to pose a greater threat to the hosts. India has managed to prevent Stokes from scoring runs, giving the visitors a significant advantage. The lack of experience in England's bowling lineup, combined with India's current bowling form and Bumrah's return, slightly tips the scales in India's favor. India will start as the favorite in our match prediction. Considering the team combination, India is expected to win this match.

ENG vs IND Match Preview

Many fans who were in attendance, as well as millions of others who watched the action in Leeds last week, will remember the first Test of this series for a long time. Ultimately, despite putting India in on day one, which ended with the tourists 359/3, England won by five wickets, but this was a Test full of batting talent. Rishabh Pant will be perplexed as to how he became only the 12th player in Men's Test history to score centuries in both innings while losing - India also became the first team in first-class cricket to score five centuries and lose!

ENG vs IND Match Details

England vs India – 2nd Match, Test Match, World Test Championship 2025

Venue: Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham

Date & Time: 02nd July 2025 at 03:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

ENG vs IND Venue Stats

ENG vs IND Pitch Report

The pitch may flatten out by day two or three, providing batters more time to build. Spinners usually arrive late, especially when the surface dries out. 

ENG vs IND Weather Report

The weather in Birmingham will be mostly cloudy and warm for the first three days, followed by two days of bright sunshine.

ENG vs IND Last Five Matches

ENG vs IND Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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ENG vs IND Probable Playing XIs:

India Probable Playing XIs

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav

England Probable Playing XIs

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir

Topmost Picks for ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – England

• Joe Root – Joe Root will be the rock in the center. He scored 1574 runs toward India in just 15 home Tests at an average of nearly 75, so a solid achievement from him is expected.
• Brydon Carse – Brydon Carse has stood out with 27 wickets at 19.85 in five Tests since early 2024.

Top Picks – India

• Yashasvi Jaiswal – Yashasvi Jaiswal, in particular, should be confident, having scored over 700 runs against England during their last visit to India. 
• Jasprit Bumrah –  Jasprit Bumrah has consistently been the best bowler across all formats by a country mile, and he enters this series hoping to dominate once more.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for ENG vs IND Dream11 Team:

Rishabh Pant, Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, KL Rahul(VC), Joe Root(C), Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jasprit Bumrah

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for ENG vs IND Dream11 Team:

Rishabh Pant, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, KL Rahul, Joe Root, Yashasvi Jaiswal(C), Ravindra Jadeja, Ben Stokes(VC), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jasprit Bumrah

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Joe Root, Yashasvi Jaiswal

Vice-captain – KL Rahul, Ben Stokes

Wicketkeeper – Rishabh Pant

ENG vs IND Probable Winners:

Both teams have a lot at stake in this Test, as a good start could shape the remainder of their summer. India's squad is full of new faces, and it will take time to find the right balance. Most of their players have had little time to adjust to local conditions, making this opener difficult, regardless of talent on paper. England's aggressive style under Bazball has made them look confident at home, and they appear to be better prepared for the match. Considering the team combination, England is expected to win this match.

A stunning catch in the slip cordon or in the gully can change the whole complexion of a match. Especially when the ball moves a lot, batsmen find it difficult to connect it in the middle of the willow. To trap the batters, teams often post fielders in the slips or in the gully or in both positions at the same time.

Fielding in these positions is considered some of the toughest tasks for fielders to accomplish. A few selected players from a playing XI can be spotted in those crucial spots.

In recent times, India's fielding was pretty sloppy against England in Headingley during the 1st of the ongoing 5-Test series. Because of multiple dropped catches, England's batters got extra lifelines on numerous occasions. 6,770 kilometers away from England, in Barbados, the West Indies faced a similar problem against their first of 3-match Test series against Australia.

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Multiple drop catches put effect on matches

Despite bowling with grace, especially in the first innings, multiple drop catches turned out to be crucial as the former World Test Champion side defeated the host team. In modern cricket, outside the field, there are always discussions about various parameters and stats.

Drop catches are also registered in the stat book. In a recently published stat report, cricket fans came to know about the catch efficiency in Tests at Slips and Gully since 2023. Through this article, we'll discover the numbers. 

Full list of catch efficiency in Tests at Slips and Gully since 2023

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