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ZIM Vs SA 1st T20I Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match Between Zimbabwe And South Africa?



Zimbabwe to face South Africa in tri-series [Source: @saifahmed75, @ProteasMenCSA/X.com]Zimbabwe to face South Africa in tri-series [Source: @saifahmed75, @ProteasMenCSA/X.com]

A three-nation T20I tri-series between Zimbabwe, South Africa, and New Zealand will begin on July 14, 2025. The first match will be held between Zimbabwe and South Africa at the Harare Sports Club at 4:30 PM IST.

Zimbabwe

Host team Zimbabwe will be desperate to bounce back after a forgettable Test series against South Africa, where they were outplayed in both matches. Their last T20I assignment came in February against Ireland, where rain played spoilsport. Out of three games, two were washed out, and Zimbabwe managed to win one by three wickets. 

South Africa

On the other hand, South Africa are riding high on confidence after a dominant Test campaign. Their young players stepped up brilliantly, and they'll be looking to take that form into the T20 as well. The Proteas last played T20Is in December 2024, when they defeated Pakistan 2-0. With the senior stars being rested, this is an excellent chance for the future generation to prove themselves.

ZIM vs SA Head-To-Head In T20Is

CategoriesZimbabwe
South Africa
Matches Played6
6
Matches Won0
5
Matches Lost5
0
Ties--
No Result1
1

How Will The Harare Sports Club Pitch Behave?

Harare Sports Club pitch is famous for providing an even contest between ball and bat and hence it is a suitable place for T20 cricket. In the first innings, batters usually enjoy decent bounce and carry, which allows for fluent stroke play and aggressive starts. Spinners will come into play in the second inning. If the pitch gets dried up, batting may become troublesome in the second half.

Teams winning the toss might prefer to bat first, build pressure with a strong total, and then let their bowlers exploit the conditions. The ground has hosted 60 T20s so far, with an average first innings score of 151, suggesting that anything around 160-170 can be a competitive total.

Players To Watch For In ZIM vs SA 1st T20I Match

Zimbabwe

Sikandar Raza: Zimbabwe’s talisman, Raza contributes with both bat and ball. In 2025 alone, he has 696 runs and 25 wickets in T20s. Even if he does not get runs with the bat, Raza can accumulate points with the ball or in the field.

Blessing Muzarabani: Tall and accurate pacer, Muzarabani is famous for getting bounce and causing discomfort to the batters early. He has 78 wickets from 67 T20I innings and is consistent with the new ball and at the death as well.

Richard Ngarava: Returning from a back injury, Ngarava is a left-arm option who can swing the ball up front. His variety and angle can trouble the right-handers, especially early in the innings.

South Africa

Lhuan-dre Pretorius: After a stellar Test series, Pretorius is expected to carry that momentum into the T20 format. In SA20 2025, he scored 397 runs at a strike rate of 167, with three fifties. 

Rassie van der Dussen: One of South Africa’s most reliable T20I batters, van der Dussen has 1257 runs in 46 T20I innings, including a best of 94 not out. He is excellent against both pace and spin, ideal for Harare’s balanced pitch.

Lungi Ngidi: He is a powerful fast bowler with great control at both ends of the innings. With 63 wickets in 43 games, Ngidi is lethal with the new ball and dependable in the death overs and can turn the match with early breakthroughs.

Today’s Match Prediction: ZIM vs SA 1st T20I Match

Predicted Top Performers

Zimbabwe – Sikandar Raza, Blessing Muzarabani, Brian Bennett

South Africa – Rassie Van Der Dussen, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis

ZIM vs SA 1st T20I Match: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 150-160

Predicted second innings score: 140-145

Predicted Result: The team batting first will likely have an advantage in this match.