Zimbabwe Team will be squaring off against South Africa in the first match of the T20I Tri Series in Zimbabwe 2025 at the Harare Sports Club, Harare on 14th at 4:30 PM IST.
Get the best ZIM vs SA Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st match of the T20I Tri Series in Zimbabwe 2025. Expert analysis and more.
ZIM vs SA Match Preview:
The Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025 kicks off on July 14 and runs until July 26. Three teams—Zimbabwe, South Africa, and New Zealand—will compete in a double round-robin format, with a total of seven matches, including the final, scheduled at Harare Sports Club in Harare.
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In the tournament’s opening match, Zimbabwe will face South Africa on Monday, July 14. Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, and Richard Ngarava lead Zimbabwe’s charge, while Rassie van der Dussen, Dewald Brevis, and Lungi Ngidi are key players for South Africa.
Both teams boast dynamic squads, with Zimbabwe relying on home advantage and South Africa fielding a mix of experienced and debutant talent. Consequently, an exciting, high-energy clash is expected to set the tone for the series.
ZIM vs SA Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Zimbabwe Team | 0 |
South Africa | 0 |
ZIM vs SA Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 20°C |
Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 146 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Poor |
Winning % | 34% |
ZIM vs SA Playing 11s (Predicted):
Zimbabwe Team Playing 11: Sikandar Raza ©, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Dion Myers, Tony Munyonga, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Trevor Gwandu
South Africa Playing 11: Rassie van der Dussen ©, Reeza Hendricks, Dewald Brevis, Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Senuran Muthusamy, Gerald Coetzee, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, Kwena Maphaka, Nqaba Peter
Hot Picks for ZIM vs SA Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Reeza Hendricks – He is a reliable right-handed opener from South Africa, known for providing solid starts at the top of the order. |
Rassie van der Dussen – He is a composed right-handed batter from South Africa who guides the team with both experience and leadership. |
Top Picks:
Sikandar Raza – He is a dynamic all-rounder from Zimbabwe, known for his impactful right-handed batting and effective off-break bowling. |
Corbin Bosch – He is a versatile cricketer from South Africa, contributing with both the bat and right-arm medium pace bowling. |
Budget Picks:
Ryan Burl – He is a dynamic left-handed batter and skilled leg-break bowler from Zimbabwe who adds balance to the squad with his all-round abilities. |
Brian Bennett – He is a promising cricketer from Zimbabwe who contributes as a right-handed batter and dependable off-break bowler. |
ZIM vs SA Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Rassie Van der Dussen & Reeza Hendricks |
Vice-Captain | Sikandar Raza & Corbin Bosch |
ZIM vs SA Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Richard Hermann
- Batsmen – Rassie van der Dussen (c), Reeza Hendricks, Brian Bennett, Dewald Brevis
- All-rounders – Sikandar Raza (vc), Corbin Bosch, Ryan Burl, George Linde
- Bowlers – Blessing Muzarabani, Gerald Coetzee
ZIM vs SA Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Richard Hermann
- Batsmen – Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks (c), Brian Bennett
- All-rounders – Sikandar Raza, Corbin Bosch (vc), Ryan Burl, George Linde
- Bowlers – Blessing Muzarabani, Gerald Coetzee, Lungi Ngidi
ZIM vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1 T20I Tri Series in Zimbabwe 2025 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Rubin Hermann | 7.0 credits | NA |
Tashinga Musekiwa | 7.0 credits | NA |
ZIM vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1 T20I Tri Series in Zimbabwe 2025 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Rassie van der Dussen |
GL Captaincy Choice | Reeza Hendricks |
Punt Picks | Lungi Ngidi and Dewald Brevis |
Dream11 Combination | 1-4-4-2 |
ZIM vs SA Match Prediction:
Considering the squad Strength, South Africa is expected to win this match.
