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ZIM vs RSA Win Probability
Toss Winner - Zimbabwe won the toss and choose to bowl first
South Africa won by an innings and 236 runs
Zimbabwe's hunt for a maiden win against South Africa
- Zimbabwe has won only twice in the last 15 Test Matches
- South Africa has never lost a Test Match against Zimbabwe
- South Africa has won the last eight Test Matches and looks confident
South Africa to win
| Tournament: | South Africa tour of Zimbabwe, Test, 2025 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 18.4°C|Sunny |
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ZIM vs RSA Match Prediction & Analysis
It is the 2nd Test Match in the two-match series. Zimbabwe will face a significant challenge as they take on the South Africans, intending to level the series. The 1st Test Match ended in a one-sided result with the visitors winning by 328 runs. The young Zimbabwean team's lack of experience hurt them in the last game, and the side expects a better show from the players in this game.
South Africa has a good record against Zimbabwe. They have won nine out of ten games between the two teams, with the tenth game ending in a draw. The side will be confident heading into this contest. For the Zimbabweans, it will be a battle against all odds in this game. Most of the players lack experience playing against top teams, and it will be interesting to see how they approach this game.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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191/10 in 61.0 3.13
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W
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615/10 in 141.3 4.35
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HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Zimbabwe Preview
Craig Ervine's team has a mountain to climb after the big loss in the last game. The side had its chances in the last game but failed to capitalize on them. The openers failed across both innings, hurting the side. Ervine would like to see a better performance from his players in this game as they seek their maiden win against the South Africans in this format.
Brian Bennett and Takudzwanashe Kaitano failed in the last game. The team expects them to see off the new ball and deliver a positive start. Sean Williams hit a brilliant hundred in the last game, and he must continue to perform well in the middle order alongside Nick Welch and Craig Ervine. The team would like to see runs from Wessly Madhevere and Tafadzwa Tsiga.
The bowlers troubled the South Africans with the new ball in the last game. Wellington Masakadza and Blessing Muzarabani are familiar with the conditions and must secure early breakthroughs. Tanaka Chivanga was the pick of the bowlers in the last game, and he must do well in the middle with Vincent Masekesa. The team will need a good show in the supporting role from Brian Bennett.
Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI:
Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Nick Welch, Sean Williams, Wessly Madhevere, Tafadzwa Tsiga (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Vincent Masekesa, Blessing Muzarabani, Tanaka Chivanga
Zimbabwe Key Players From Previous Game Of South Africa tour of Zimbabwe, Test, 2025
Zimbabwe Actual Playing XI:
Craig Ervine, Nick Welch, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Sean Williams, Wesley Madhevere, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Kundai Matigimu, Tanaka Chivanga, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers
South Africa Preview
Wiaan Mulder would take over the leadership role from Keshav Maharaj, who will miss out on this game due to an injury. The South African skipper will be confident after the big win in the last game. Mulder would like a better performance from his openers, as they didn't score in both innings. The team has a strong batting lineup and shall look to capitalize on it.
Tony de Zorzi and Matthew Breetzke struggled in both innings in the last game, and the team expects the pair to deliver a better start. Wiaan Mulder and Lhuan-dre Pretorius will be confident after their hundreds in the last game and shall look to add runs with David Bedingham in the middle order.
The bowling attack will feel confident after doing well in the last game. The teams need early strikes from Codi Yusuf and Kwena Maphaka in this game. Wiaan Mulder must bring his experience to play in the middle overs and bowl tight spells with Prenelan Subrayen. Corbin Bosch adds depth to this attack, making it strong.
South Africa Predicted Playing XI:
Wiaan Mulder (c), Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, David Bedingham, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Corbin Bosch, Codi Yusuf, Kwena Maphaka, Prenelan Subrayen
South Africa Key Players From Previous Game Of South Africa tour of Zimbabwe, Test, 2025
South Africa Actual Playing XI:
Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Lesego Senokwane, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Prenelan Subrayen, Codi Yusuf, Lhuan dre Pretorius, Kyle Verreynne, David Bedingham, Senuran Muthusamy
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
There would be clear skies over Bulawayo. The pitch will be a tough one to bat on. Batsmen will have to be cautious in their approach and play patiently. The average first-inning score is just above 314 runs, and the team batting first would be happy to have 400 runs on the board.
ZIM vs RSA Pitch Report
The pitch at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, is slow, which creates problems for the batsmen. The large outfield is also a challenge. Most players are used to playing in smaller parks in this format. There is early assistance for the fast bowlers, and spinners have done well as the ball tends to stop on the batsmen, creating doubts in their minds.
Toss: To Bat
The track is dual-paced, and batting against the spinners is difficult in the 4th innings. Batting won't be easy here in the last two days when the wicket starts breaking. The side winning the toss would like to bat first and post a big score on the board.
ZIM vs RSA
Winning Prediction
Zimbabwe's inconsistency with the bat has become a big problem for the team. They played poorly in the last game on a good batting surface. The top order struggled in the last game, and they will need to score runs on the board. The young South African team did well in the last game, making them confident. Based on the records between the two teams, South Africans will start as favorites.
South Africa to win
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