Special Bets on the ZIM vs SA, 1st Test

Updated At: 2025-06-27

Two cricketing nations from Africa will come face to face as part of the World Test Championship 2024-25. The Zimbabwe vs South Africa first Test match is scheduled to begin on 28th June at the Queens Sports Club. After a long gap of 8 years, the two nations will collide in the red ball format. It was in 2017 when these two teams last met in the Test format. Overall, the ZIM vs SA Test format has taken place on 9 occasions in the past, and South Africa has come out as the winners in 8 matches, and one fixture has ended up as a draw. One of the interesting factors in the upcoming ZIM vs SA 1st Test is that both squads are coming with some fresh faces, and it is a new beginning for both teams.

In this article, we bring you a collection of special bets for ZIM vs SA 1st Test from the Indian betting apps.

Special Bets in the ZIM vs SA 1st Test Match

First Ball

First Ball Of Match - 1 Run	3.5
First Ball Of Match - 2 Runs	15
First Ball Of Match - 3 Runs	100
First Ball Of Match - 4 Runs	8.5
First Ball Of Match - 6 Runs	100
First Ball Of Match - Wide	29
First Ball Of Match - No Ball	65
First Ball Of Match - Wicket	23
First Ball Of Match - Bye/Leg Bye	21
First Ball Of Match - Dot Ball	1.2
First Ball Of Match - 5 Runs	100

Individual Total Runs

1XBet
Zimbabwe Total Runs In First 6 Overs Over 12.5	1.572
Zimbabwe Total Runs In First 6 Overs Under 12.5	2.106
South Africa Total Runs In First 6 Overs Over 13.5	1.752
South Africa Total Runs In First 6 Overs Under 13.5	1.851
Zimbabwe Total Runs In First 6 Overs Over 14.5	1.967
Zimbabwe Total Runs In First 6 Overs Under 14.5	1.659
South Africa Total Runs In First 6 Overs Over 14.5	1.708
South Africa Total Runs In First 6 Overs Under 14.5	1.903
Zimbabwe Total Runs In First 6 Overs Over 15.5	1.902
Zimbabwe Total Runs In First 6 Overs Under 15.5	1.708
South Africa Total Runs In First 6 Overs Over 16.5	2.135
South Africa Total Runs In First 6 Overs Under 16.5	1.556
Zimbabwe Total Runs In First 10 Overs Over 21.5	1.719
Zimbabwe Total Runs In First 10 Overs Under 21.5	1.889
South Africa Total Runs In First 10 Overs Over 22.5	1.87
South Africa Total Runs In First 10 Overs Under 22.5	1.735
Zimbabwe Total Runs In First 10 Overs Over 23.5	2.05
Zimbabwe Total Runs In First 10 Overs Under 23.5	1.605

Top Zimbabwe Batsmen

Brian Bennett and Sean Williams are the two key batters for Zimbabwe. In 2025, Brian Bennet came out as the leading run-scorer for the team with 332 runs in 5 Test fixtures at an average of 33.20 and a strike rate of 72.01. Sean Williams has scored 320 runs in 4 Tests at an average of 40 and a strike rate of 63.49.

4Rabet
Sean Williams	2.55
Brian Bennett	2.9
Prince Masvaure	3.2
Newman Nyamhuri	3.2
Craig Ervine	2.6
Takudzwanashe Kaitano	3.3
Wesley Madhevere	3.5
Tafadzwa Tsiga	4.75
Clive Madande	5
Wellington Masakadza	8.5

Bet on Brian Bennett with odds of 2.9 at 4Rabet.

Top South Africa Batsmen

South Africa's team management has decided to give the experienced players some rest. Hence, the team will be more dependent on David Bedingham, Dewald Brevis, and Tony de Zorzi for runs.

4Rabet
David Bedingham	2.75
Dewald Brevis	2.9
Tony de Zorzi	3
Wiaan Mulder	3.3
Lhuan-dre Pretorius	3.5
Kyle Verreynne	3.5
Matthew Breetzke	3.7
Lesego Senokwane	3.7
Zubayr Hamza	3.7
Prenelan Subrayen	6
Corbin Bosch	6.5

Bet on David Bedingham with odds of 2.75 at 4Rabet.

1st innings overs 0 to 10 - Zimbabwe total

Stake
Over 33.5	1.42
Under 33.5	2.60
Over 38.5	1.85
Under 38.5	1.85
Over 43.5	2.50
Under 43.5	1.45

Zimbabwe is playing at home, and they are well aware of the playing conditions. You can bet on Over 33.5 with odds of 2.60 at Stake.com.

1st innings overs 0 to 10 - South Africa total

Stake
Over 26.5	1.37
Under 26.5	2.75
Over 31.5	1.85
Under 31.5	1.85
Over 36.5	2.65
Under 36.5	1.40

A slow start can be expected from South Africa. However, they still have a good batting lineup. You can bet on Over 31.5 with odds of 1.85 at Stake.

Overs Interval. Zimbabwe Total Runs In Each Over

1xBet
Overs 1-2. Team 1 Total Runs In Each Over - Over 6.5 - Yes	3.525
Overs 1-2. Team 1 Total Runs In Each Over - Over 6.5 - No	1.236
Overs 1-2. Team 1 Total Runs In Each Over - Under 6.5 - Yes	2.819
Overs 1-2. Team 1 Total Runs In Each Over - Under 6.5 - No	1.355
Overs 1-2. Team 1 Total Runs In Each Over - Over 7.5 - Yes	4.54
Overs 1-2. Team 1 Total Runs In Each Over - Over 7.5 - No	1.146
Overs 1-2. Team 1 Total Runs In Each Over - Under 7.5 - Yes	2.828
Overs 1-2. Team 1 Total Runs In Each Over - Under 7.5 - No	1.353

Overs Interval. South Africa Total Runs In Each Over

1xBet
Overs 1-2. Team 2 Total Runs In Each Over - Over 7.5 - Yes	3.405
Overs 1-2. Team 2 Total Runs In Each Over - Over 7.5 - No	1.251
Overs 1-2. Team 2 Total Runs In Each Over - Under 7.5 - Yes	2.893
Overs 1-2. Team 2 Total Runs In Each Over - Under 7.5 - No	1.338
Overs 1-2. Team 2 Total Runs In Each Over - Over 8.5 - Yes	4.58
Overs 1-2. Team 2 Total Runs In Each Over - Over 8.5 - No	1.143
Overs 1-2. Team 2 Total Runs In Each Over - Under 8.5 - Yes	2.801
Overs 1-2. Team 2 Total Runs In Each Over - Under 8.5 - No	1.359

Top Zimbabwe Bowler

Blessing Muzarabani has come out as the leading wicket-taker for Zimbabwe in the red-ball format this year. He has scalped 29 wickets in 5 matches at an economy of 3.71.

4Rabet
Blessing Muzarabani	2.1
Wellington Masakadza	2.4
Tanaka Chivanga	2.4
Trevor Gwandu	2.35
Newman Nyamhuri	2.4
Kundai Matigimu	2.55
Vincent Masekesa	2.75

Bet on Blessing Muzarabani with odds of 2.1 at 4Rabet.

Top South Africa Bowler

Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen are absent from the series. In their absence, Keshav Maharaj will gain the spotlight.

4Rabet
Keshav Maharaj	2.75
Corbin Bosch	2.3
Kwena Maphaka	2.25
Wiaan Mulder	3.3
Codi Yusuf	2.35
Prenelan Subrayen	2.75

Bet on Keshav Maharaj with odds of 2.75 at 4Rabet.

Player of the Match

Stake
Corbin Bosch	7.75
Prenelan Subrayen	9
Kwena Maphaka	9
Wiaan Mulder	9.25
Codi Yusuf	9.75
David Bedingham	10
Dewald Brevis	10
Lhuan-dre Pretorious	10.50
Keshav Maharaj	10.50
Tony de Zorzy	11
Kyle Verreynne	13.50
Lesego Senokwane	14
Zubayr Hamza	14.50
Matthew Breetzke	14.50
Blessing Muzarabani	15.50

Zimbabwe vs South Africa - Preview

South Africa is off to a new start after winning the previous edition of the World Test Championship. The defending champions will be expected to have better odds on the betting apps for cricket, and they will also come up with some fresh faces on the squad.

Zimbabwe is also coming up with some fresh faces in the team. However, their key players are still intact but and their strength lies in their bowling unit. Zimbabwe might struggle on the batting front as their middle order is missing out on some of the best players from the country.

Read the ZIM vs SA 1st Test Match Prediction.