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Zimbabwe's T20 form has been struggling in recent matches. In the last 5 matches, they have won only 1 and lost 4 matches, which shows their inconsistent performance. They have faced defeat in both the opening matches of the tri-series, in which their batting order is not clicking at all. In the last match against New Zealand, Zimbabwe could only score 120/7, where their top-order batsmen struggled to score runs. Wessly Madhevere showed some fight but strike rotation and boundaries were in a very bad state. Zimbabwe are now bottom of the points table and will need to make an immediate comeback if they are to survive the tournament - especially in the batting department, they will need to show both maturity and aggression.
There are many big names in the South Africa Champions team but their recent form has been a bit struggleful. Their last match against New Zealand ended in a draw by 21 runs. In batting, Dewald Brevis played a quick innings of 35 runs and George Linde added 30 runs but the middle order could not settle down. Luan-dre Pretorius also made 27 runs but wickets kept falling and the team was all out for 152.
In bowling, Kwena Maphaka and Gerald Coetzee bowled well, both took wickets but the runs were quite expensive. Maphaka took 2 wickets but gave away 38 runs and Coetzee took 1 wicket while giving away 39 runs. South Africa has no shortage of talent, it just needs to gain some momentum. If the top order is set, this team can defeat any opposition.
Fantasy users preparing for ZIM vs SA Dream11 Prediction for today match should keep an eye on Brevis, Linde, and Mphaka as impressive selections from the South African team.
The pitch of Harare Sports Club is balanced. In the beginning, the pacers get a little movement, so batting can be a little tough. But as the match progresses, the pitch settles down and batting becomes easy. Spinners get a lot of help in the middle overs. 200+ has never been chased here in T20Is, so it is better to score by batting first.
The journey of T20I cricket between Zimbabwe and South Africa has been one-sided so far. A total of 7 times both the teams have clashed in which Zimbabwe did not win a single match. South Africa has won 6 matches, and 1 match ended without any result due to rain. Zimbabwe has only had the opportunity to show better performance so far, but South Africa has always maintained control over the match. Their experience and depth has been clearly visible in every match.
The last head-to-head match was the first match of the Tri-Series 2025. Zimbabwe batting first made 141 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Captain Sikandar Raza played a solid innings of 54 runs and Brian Bennett also contributed 30. But George Linde's 3 wickets prevented Zimbabwe from making a big score. South Africa chasing won the match by making 142 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in just 15.5 overs.
Rubin Hermann scored 45 and Dewald Brevis played an explosive innings of 41 runs in 17 balls. Richard Ngarava fought well with 3 wickets but the match went in South Africa's favour. This match once again shows that Zimbabwe needs a lot of hard work and consistency to defeat South Africa.
Wessly Madhevere, Brian Bennett, Clive Madande(w), Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tinotenda Maposa, Tony Munyonga, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu
Injury Updates: None
Reeza Hendricks, Lhuan-dre Pretorius(w), Rassie van der Dussen(c), Rubin Hermann, Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Senuran Muthusamy, Corbin Bosch, Gerald Coetzee, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi
Injury Updates: None
Keeper: Rubin Hermann, Lhuan-dre Pretorius
Batters: Dewald Brevis, Brian Bennett, Reeza Hendricks
All-rounders: George Linde, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl
Bowlers: Richard Ngarava, Gerald Coetzee, Lungi Ngidi
Sikandar Raza
George Linde
Lungi Ngidi
Dewald Brevis
Keeper: Lhuan-dre Pretorius
Batters: Brian Bennett, Reeza Hendricks
All-rounders: George Linde, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Senuran Muthusamy, Wessly Madhevere
Bowlers: Blessing Muzarabani, Gerald Coetzee, Lungi Ngidi
Reeza Hendricks
Wessly Madhevere
Lungi Ngidi
Lhuan-dre Pretorius
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