Zimbabwe vs South Africa Test Series 2025
Series Overview
- Teams: Zimbabwe vs South Africa
- Dates: June–July 2025
- Format: 2 Test matches
- Venues: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
South Africa swept the two-match Test series 2-0, with both victories coming in dominant fashion.
1st Test: June 28 – July 1, 2025
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Result: South Africa won by 328 runs
Match Summary
| Innings | Score | Top Scorer (Bat) | Best Bowler (Opposition) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa 1st | 418/9d (90) | Lhuan-dre Pretorius 153 | Tanaka Chivanga 4/83 |
| Zimbabwe 1st | 251 (67.4) | Sean Williams 137 | Wiaan Mulder 4/50 |
| South Africa 2nd | 369 (82.5) | Wiaan Mulder 147 | Wellington Masakadza 4/98 |
| Zimbabwe 2nd | 208 (66.2) | Wellington Masakadza 57 | Corbin Bosch 5/43 |
Highlights:
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored a century on debut, becoming the youngest South African to do so.
- Sean Williams led Zimbabwe’s resistance with a gritty 137.
- Corbin Bosch took his maiden five-wicket haul in Tests.
- South Africa’s all-round strength proved decisive.
2nd Test: July 6–8, 2025
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Result: South Africa won by an innings and 236 runs
Match Summary
| Innings | Score | Top Scorer (Bat) | Best Bowler (Opposition) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 626/5d (114) | Wiaan Mulder 367* | Tanaka Chivanga 2/112 |
| Zimbabwe 1st | 170 (53.2) | Wessly Madhevere 39 | Codi Yusuf 4/38 |
| Zimbabwe 2nd | 220 (61.1) | Sean Williams 57 | Prenelan Subrayen 3/41 |
Highlights:
- Wiaan Mulder set a new South African Test record with an unbeaten 367, surpassing Hashim Amla’s previous mark.
- South Africa’s bowlers dominated, with Codi Yusuf and Prenelan Subrayen starring.
- Zimbabwe struggled against the visitors’ pace and spin, losing by a massive margin.
Notable Records & Moments
- Wiaan Mulder: First South African to score a triple century and the highest individual Test score for South Africa (367*).
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius: Youngest South African to score a Test century.
- Corbin Bosch: Maiden Test five-for in the first Test.
- South Africa: Maintained a perfect record on the tour, winning both matches by huge margins.
Squads
Zimbabwe
- Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Trevor Gwandu, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Wessly Madhevere, Clive Madande (wk), Vincent Masekesa, Wellington Masakadza, Prince Masvaure, Kundai Matigimu, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Newman Nyamhuri, Tafadzwa Tsiga (wk), Nick Welch, Sean Williams
South Africa
- Keshav Maharaj (c, 1st Test), Wiaan Mulder (c, 2nd Test), Temba Bavuma (withdrawn), David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke (wk), Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Kwena Maphaka, Senuran Muthusamy, Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Lesego Senokwane, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Codi Yusuf
Series Result
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 2 |
| Zimbabwe | 0 |
South Africa dominated the series, showcasing both batting and bowling depth, while Zimbabwe showed flashes of promise but were outclassed in all departments.
