The T20 Tri-Series 2025 kicks off with an exciting clash between hosts Zimbabwe and South Africa at the Harare Sports Club. Both teams are eager to start their campaign on a strong note, setting the stage for a thrilling contest.
Zimbabwe will look to their young and dynamic opening pair, Dion Myers and Brian Bennett, to provide a solid foundation. After some inconsistent performances, the duo will be keen to build momentum. Captain Sikandar Raza’s experience and all-round skills will be vital in steering the middle order. Zimbabwe’s bowling, spearheaded by pacers Blessing Muzarabani who will aim to contain South Africa’s powerful batting lineup.
South Africa arrives with confidence, having recently dominated Zimbabwe in the Test format. Their openers, Rubin Hermann and Reeza Hendricks, will look to capitalize on early scoring opportunities. The South African bowling attack, though relatively new, boasts pace and variety that could challenge the Zimbabwean batsmen.
ZIM vs SA Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 06 | ZIM won: 00 | SA won: 05 | No results: 01
ZIM vs SA: Match Details
- Date and Time: July 14, 4:30 pm IST / 11:00 am GMT / 1:00 pm local
- Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Harare Sports Club Pitch Report
The Harare Sports Club pitch typically offers a fair contest between bat and ball. Early on, the surface provides some assistance to fast bowlers, with slight seam movement and bounce helping them make early inroads. As the match progresses, the pitch tends to become more batting-friendly, allowing stroke-makers to settle and build innings comfortably. Spinners can also find some grip and turn in the later stages, adding an extra dimension to the game. Overall, the pitch rewards teams that adapt quickly, making it important to start well whether batting or bowling. Scores around 160-180 are usually competitive here.
ZIM vs SA Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeeper: Lhuan-dre Pretorius
- Batters: Rassie van der Dussen, Brian Bennett, Dewald Brevis
- All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Corbin Bosch, Ryan Burl
- Bowlers: Blessings Muzarabani, Lungi Ngidi, Gerlad Coetzee
ZIM vs SA Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
ZIM vs SA Dream11 Prediction Backups
Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Nandre Burger, Nqabayomzi Peter
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ZIM vs SA Dream11 team for today’s match (July 14, 11:00 am GMT):
Squads:
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Wessly Madhevere, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Clive Madande(w), Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Tinotenda Maposa, Newman Nyamhuri, Vincent Masekesa
South Africa: Lhuan-dre Pretorius(w), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen(c), Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Senuran Muthusamy, Corbin Bosch, Gerald Coetzee, Nandre Burger, Nqabayomzi Peter, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Simelane, Rubin Hermann, Kwena Maphaka