The cricketing world turns its consideration to Bulawayo as Zimbabwe prepares to host South Africa in a two-match Take a look at sequence, set to begin on June 28. Each encounters will unfold on the historic Queen’s Sports activities Membership, promising an exhilarating contest between two nations with a shared cricketing historical past. Followers are buzzing with pleasure, particularly given the notable management changes and recent expertise desirous to make their mark on each side.
The visiting Proteas facet will navigate this sequence with out their common Take a look at captain, Temba Bavuma. Bavuma, who just lately steered the crew to a triumphant World Take a look at Championship (WTC) title victory over formidable Australia, has been sidelined as a consequence of a left hamstring harm. In his absence, the skilled left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj will step as much as assume the captaincy, main the Proteas on this essential away sequence. Maharaj’s management will likely be keenly watched as he takes the reins for the primary time in a Take a look at capability.
On the opposite facet, Zimbabwe will likely be marshalled by their seasoned campaigner, Craig Ervine. The Chevrons’ squad options some strategic recollects geared toward bolstering their lineup. Prime-order batters Prince Masvaure and Takudzwanashe Kaitano make their return, anticipated so as to add depth and stability to the batting unit. Moreover, the bowling assault will obtain a great addition with the re-inclusion of leg-spinner Vincent Masekesa, whose variations are anticipated to pose a problem to the South African batters.
This sequence affords each groups a major alternative. For South Africa, it’s an opportunity to check their squad depth and management below new circumstances following their WTC triumph. For Zimbabwe, it represents a helpful platform to evaluate their strengthened lineup towards a top-tier Take a look at nation and construct momentum on residence soil.
South Africa tour of Zimbabwe 2025: Fixtures
- 1st Take a look at: June 28-July 2 at 1:30 pm IST/ 8:00 am GMT/ 10:00 am native – Queen’s Sports activities Membership Cricket Floor, Bulawayo
- 2nd Take a look at: July 6-July 10 at 1:30 pm IST/ 8:00 am GMT/ 10:00 am native – Queen’s Sports activities Membership Cricket Floor, Bulawayo
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ZIM vs SA Take a look at sequence: Squads
Zimbabwe: Craig Ervine (c), Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Wellington Masakadza, Tafadzwa Tsiga (wk), Vincent Masekesa, Prince Masvaure, Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Trevor Gwandu, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Kundai Matigimu, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri, Nick Welch, Sean Williams
South Africa: Keshav Maharaj (c), David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Codi Yusuf, Tony de Zorzi, Kwena Maphaka, Wiaan Mulder, Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Lesego Senokwane, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Zubayr Hamza
ZIM vs SA Take a look at sequence: Broadcast and Stay Streaming particulars
- India: Fancode app and web site
- Zimbabwe: ZBC TV
- South Africa: SuperSport (Channel 212), SuperSport Cricket; DSTV app
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