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South Africa vs Zimbabwe
Played 28 Jun–2 Jul 2025 · 1:30 PM IST Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

SA vs ZIM 1st Test 2025: Preview, Time (IST) & Venue

Updated 23 Oct 2026

DateSaturday, 28 June 2025
Start (IST)1:30 PM
VenueQueens Sports Club, Bulawayo
SeriesRSA v ZIM Tests

Probable XI: the last playing XIs

Each side's XI from its most recent Test match, the usual starting point for the next one. The confirmed playing XIs replace this block after the toss.

South Africa · Australia vs South Africa, Final, 11 JunAiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
Zimbabwe · Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe, 1st Test, 20 AprBrian Bennett, Ben Curran, Nick Welch, Sean Williams, Craig Ervine, Wessly Madhevere, Nyasha Mayavo, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Victor Nyauchi

Recent form

Up to the last 5 completed matches, newest first. W won, L lost, N no result, tie or draw.

Head to head (Test)

South Africa 1 – 0 Zimbabwe in completed Test matches since 2022

6–10 Jul · 1:30 PM IST South Africa vs Zimbabwe · 2nd Test · RSA v ZIM Tests
SA 626/5 · ZIM 170 & 220
South Africa won by an innings and 236 runs Scorecard Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo Result

Full South Africa vs Zimbabwe head to head, records and results →

FAQ

When does South Africa vs Zimbabwe 1st Test start in India?

Saturday, 28 June 2025, at 1:30 PM IST.

Where is South Africa vs Zimbabwe 1st Test being played?

Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.

Which series is this match part of?

South Africa tour of Zimbabwe, 2025, 28 Jun – 6 Jul 2025.

All matches in this series

Series hub →
28 Jun–2 Jul · 1:30 PM IST South Africa vs Zimbabwe · 1st Test Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo Played 6–10 Jul · 1:30 PM IST South Africa vs Zimbabwe · 2nd Test
SA 626/5 · ZIM 170 & 220
South Africa won by an innings and 236 runs Scorecard Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo Result