ZIM vs SA Match Prediction 2025 4th T20I: Match Preview, Pitch Report and Who will win Today’s Match?

ZIM vs SA Match Preview

This has not been a great series for the hosts Zimbabwe so far. They have played two matches and lost both of the games. They lost their opening match of the series by 5 wickets for South Africa and by 8 wickets vs New Zealand.

In their most recent match vs New Zealand, Zimbabwe scored only 120 runs while batting first. Wesley Madhevere and Brian Bennett gave a good start with 36 and 21 runs respectively. However, no one else made any significant contributions after that.

The Kiwis comfortably chased the target within 13.5 overs, winning by 8 wickets. For Zimbabwe, Blessing Muzarabani and Tinotenda Maposa were the sole wicket-takers in the innings.

Meanwhile, South Africa beat Zimbabwe in their opening match but lost against New Zealand. They failed to chase a 174 runs target vs New Zealand as the Kiwis won by 21 runs.

It was a good bowling effort from the Proteas but the power-hitting from Tim Robinson and Bevon Jacobs allowed them to post 173 runs. Kwena Maphaka was the leading wicket-taker for South Africa, claiming 2 wickets.

It was a gettable target, yet South Africa fumbled. Although Lhuan-dre-Pretorius and Reeza Hendricks started well, the middle-order's recurring failure once again hindered their progress. Then Dewald Brevis and George Linde tried to rescue the ship again but to no avail as New Zealand won the match by 21 runs.

ZIM vs SA Recent Form

Zimbabwe cricket team’s recent form has taken a massive hit after back-to-back defeats in their matches so far in the series. In their last 5 matches, they have only 1 win and four losses.

As for South Africa, they have won two matches and lost three matches in their recent five matches. The two defeats came against Team India back in November last year and the one against New Zealand in this series.

ZIM vs SA Head-to-Head in T20Is

Zimbabwe and South Africa have both played 7 T20I matches among them. And it is South Africa who have been the victorious team in six matches while the other match between the two teams ended in a draw with Zimbabwe still 0 wins so far.

Harare Sports Club, Harare Pitch Report

The Harare Sports Club pitch is pretty even-steven. There's some moisture on the ground, so the quick bowlers might get some extra bounce and speed early on with the new ball. The spinners might start to grab a bit of turn in the middle overs. This game could turn into a high-scoring one, so if you win the toss, it’s probably best to bowl first. When it’s your turn to bat in the second innings, the pitch should be looking pretty good for hitting, just like the first game. Chasing might be the smarter move here.

ZIM vs SA Predicted Playing XI

Zimbabwe: Wesley Madhevere, Brian Bennett, Clive Madande, Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tony Munyonga, Tinotenda Maposa, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu.

South Africa: Lhuan-dre-Pretorius, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen (C), Rubin Hermann, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, George Linde, Andile Simelane, Nqaba Peter, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger.

Zimbabwe: Wesley Madhevere, Brian Bennett, Clive Madande, Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tony Munyonga, Tinotenda Maposa, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu.

South Africa: Lhuan-dre-Pretorius, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen (C), Rubin Hermann, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, George Linde, Andile Simelane, Nqaba Peter, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger.

Zimbabwe vs South Africa Key Players

Zimbabwe Top Batter: Sikandar Raza

The Zimbabwe cricket team’s captain Sikandar Raza is the best player in the Zimbabwe team. He is an all-rounder who can make an impact with the bat and ball. He has scored 66 runs in the series for Zimbabwe and he is one of their best batters in the series.

Zimbabwe Top Bowler: Richard Ngarava

The Zimbabwe cricket team’s left-arm pacer Richard Ngarava began the series with a 3-fer vs South Africa but couldn't bag any wickets vs New Zealand. He will be hoping to repeat the last match’s heroic vs SA.

South Africa Top Batter: Dewald Brevis

The South African batsman Dewald Brevis has been in great form recently, particularly in the ongoing Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025. He has already scored 76 runs in 2 innings in the series. He has come into the series off the back of a stunning IPL season.

South Africa Top Bowler: Kwena Maphaka

Even in a losing effort for his team, South African left-arm bowler Kwena Maphaka stood out as the top performer with the ball.. He is young and is always hungry for success. He will be looking to bag more wickets when South Africa take on Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe vs South Africa Today Match Prediction

Zimbabwe vs South Africa is a must win match for both the teams. Zimbabwe have not won a single match in the series whereas South Africa need to win this match to not allow Zimbabwe a comeback.

Both the teams have had their fair share of disappointment. The middle-order for South Africa has been troublesome whereas Zimbabwe is not able to score big runs.

South Africa also beat Zimbabwe in the previous match and they have a hugely dominant head-to-head record vs Zimbabwe. So back South Africa to win.