ZIM vs SA Live Streaming Info, 1st Test: When and where to watch South Africa tour of Zimbabwe 2025; match details, squads
World Test Championship (WTC) winner South Africa will test its bench strength during a two-match Test series against Zimbabwe, starting on Saturday at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
The new-look Proteas will be led by left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj in the absence of the injured Temba Bavuma. As many as three South Africans — Dewald Brevis, Codi Yusuf and Lhuan-dre Pretorius — will make their debut in the first Test.
Zimbabwe — skippered by Craig Ervine — will face an uphill task against a strong opposition, but will have the services of experienced pacer Blessing Muzarabani, reliable batter Sean Williams and promising youngster Brian Bennett.
Zimbabwe has lost eight of the nine Tests it has played against South Africa, which it last faced in the longest format back in December 2017.
ZIM vs SA 1st Test - Match Details
When will the first Test between Zimbabwe and South Africa take place?
The first Test between Zimbabwe and South Africa will be held from June 28-July 2.
Where will the first Test between Zimbabwe and South Africa be held?
The first Test between Zimbabwe and South Africa will take place at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
At what time will the first Test between Zimbabwe and South Africa start?
The first Test between Zimbabwe and South Africa will begin at 1:30 PM IST. The toss will be held at 1 PM IST.
Where to watch the live telecast of the first Test between Zimbabwe and South Africa in India?
The first Test between Zimbabwe and South Africa will not be telecast live in India.
Where to watch the live stream of the first Test between Zimbabwe and South Africa in India?
The first Test between Zimbabwe and South Africa will be streamed live on the FanCode app and website in India.
THE SQUADS
Zimbabwe: Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Sean Williams, Nick Welch, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Clive Madande (wk), Wessly Madhevere, Vincent Masekesa, Blessing Muzarabani, Tanaka Chivanga, Trevor Gwandu, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Newman Nyamhuri, Wellington Masakadza, Kundai Matigimu, Prince Masvaure.
South Africa Playing XI: Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Wiaan Mulder, David Bedingham, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Kyle Verreynne, Corbin Borch, Keshav Maharaj (c), Codi Yusuf, Kwena Maphaka.
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