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Zimbabwe vs South Africa, Match 1 Match Summary

ZIM vs SA, 2025 - T20 Summary

Zimbabwe vs South Africa Scorecard
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Match 1, Harare Sports Club, Harare , Jul 14, 2025
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
141/6 (20.0/20)
South Africa South Africa
142/5 (15.5/20)
South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 5 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Dewald Brevis
    41(17)
ZIM 141/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1569-sikandar-raza-playerprofile>Sikandar Raza</a>
Sikandar Raza
54 (38)
  • 3x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 142.10SR
<a href=/cricket/players/115106-brian-bennet-playerprofile>Brian Bennett</a>
Brian Bennett
30 (28)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 107.14SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
George Linde
ECON 3.33
3
OVERS
10/3
R/W
Bowler
Lungi Ngidi
ECON 3.75
4
OVERS
15/1
R/W
SA 142/5
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/129832-rubin-hermann-playerprofile>Rubin Hermann</a>
Rubin Hermann
45 (37)
  • 5x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 121.62SR
<a href=/cricket/players/115001-dewald-brevis-playerprofile>Dewald Brevis</a>
Dewald Brevis
41 (17)
  • 1x4s
  • 5x6s
  • 241.17SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Richard Ngarava
ECON 8.75
4
OVERS
35/3
R/W
Bowler
Trevor Gwandu
ECON 4.73
3.1
OVERS
15/2
R/W
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And that's a wrap for the first T20I of the Tri-Nation series! We'll be back in action on July 16th, 2025, when South Africa takes on New Zealand at 11 am GMT. Tune in an hour early for all the pre-match hype and updates. Until then, cheers and see you soon!
Rassie van der Dussen, South Africa's captain, praised Dewald Brevis's outstanding performances over the past 6-12 months and highlighted Rubin Hermann's sensational domestic form, noting that their contributions are encouraging for the team. He commended Lungi Ngidi for his excellent execution and variations, particularly in the Powerplay. Van der Dussen also mentioned that the ball was swinging significantly for both teams in the early stages and emphasized the importance of maintaining an aggressive approach.
Dewald Brevis, the Player of the Match, expressed his gratitude for representing his nation in the T20 format. He confidently stated that the size of the ground doesn't matter to him, as he knows he has the power to clear any boundary, attributing his ability to a natural gift. Brevis mentioned that the target wasn't massive, so he focused on playing his natural game, which ultimately paid off.
Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe's skipper, reflected on the match, acknowledging that they got a reprieve with the bat in the middle overs, largely due to George Linde's tight spell. He emphasized the need for more aggression in their batting approach, given the good tracks prepared by the curators. Raza praised the opposition for their aggressive batting, despite losing wickets at times. He also commended Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani for their consistency and dedication to the team. Looking ahead, Raza mentioned discussing with the board the importance of backing young talent for long-term success, rather than focusing solely on short-term results, believing that patience will ultimately reflect on the scoreboard.
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Earlier, Zimbabwe's batting effort ended with a thud as George Linde's brilliant last over, yielding two wickets for just four runs, restricted them to 141/6. After a steady start, Zimbabwe lost wickets at regular intervals, but Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl's 66-run partnership for the fourth wicket gave them hope. Raza scored a 34-ball fifty, but Linde's exceptional bowling in the final over denied Zimbabwe a strong finish. Linde finished with 3/10 in three overs, while Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, and Nqaba Peter took one wicket each, doing a fine job for South Africa. Raza remained unbeaten on 54.
Zimbabwe's bowlers started strong, but the partnership between Brevis and Rubin proved to be the turning point, as they took the attack onto the bowlers and Zimbabwe struggled to contain them. Richard Ngarava was the standout bowler for Zimbabwe, claiming three wickets, while Trevor Gwandu took two. However, Gwandu's injury is a concern, and Zimbabwe will hope he recovers in time for the next game, given his impressive bowling performance.
The Proteas' win wasn't as straightforward as it looks. After a shaky start, losing their top three for low scores within the Powerplay, Dewald Brevis and Rubin Hermann formed a crucial partnership, adding 72 runs off just 37 balls. This turned the tide in South Africa's favor. Corbin Bosch also chipped in with a useful 23, helping the Proteas cross the line and seal the win.
South Africa seals the win! SA wins the contest by 5 wickets, thanks to Dewald Brevis and Rubin Hermann's aggressive batting and clinical strokeplay, which paved the way for a convincing victory.
Over 15.5 : 142/5
6 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 215.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
G. Linde
3 (3)
C. Bosch
23 (15)
S. Raza
2.4-0-24-0
15.5
1
Sikandar Raza To George Linde
A single to wrap things up in the first game of this Tri-Nation series. Short and on leg, George Linde pulls this on the bounce to deep mid-wicket for a single to end the game and win this for the Proteas by 5 wickets.
15.4
1
Sikandar Raza To Corbin Bosch
Pushed through on leg, Corbin Bosch tucks this through square leg for one. SCORES ARE LEVEL!
15.3
2
Sikandar Raza To Corbin Bosch
A straight one, down the leg. Corbin Bosch plays the reverse sweep to sweeper cover and takes two.
15.2
1
Sikandar Raza To George Linde
Floated full, on middle and leg, George Linde flicks this through mid-wicket for one.
Trevor Gwandu is having some trouble with his footing and he seems to be going off and Sikandar Raza will be replacing him into the attack.
15.1
1
Trevor Gwandu To Corbin Bosch
Way too full, on leg, Corbin Bosch drills this to long on for a single.
Over 15 : 136/5
7 Runs
  • 114.1
  • W 14.2
  • 114.3
  • 014.4
  • 414.5
  • 114.6
C. Bosch
19 (12)
G. Linde
1 (1)
R. Ngarava
4-0-35-3
14.6
1
Richard Ngarava To Corbin Bosch
Good length on middle and off, Corbin Bosch pushes this to long on for a single.
14.5
4
Richard Ngarava To Corbin Bosch
FOUR! The margin comes down to just 7 with this boundary. Back of a length around middle and leg, Corbin Bosch moves to his off and smashes this through backward square leg for a boundary to get SA even closer to the total.
14.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Corbin Bosch
Full toss on middle and leg, Corbin Bosch pushes this back to the bowler. Corbin shuffled a long way across but had to get something behind this otherwise he was a goner.
14.3
1
Richard Ngarava To George Linde
Good length on off, George Linde pushes this through mid on for one.
14.2
W
Richard Ngarava To Rubin Hermann OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! On a length, around off, Rubin Hermann looks to punch this off his back foot but the ball keeps low and beats Rubin Hermann. The ball sneaks past the batter and rattles the timber. SA still needs 12 runs and a few more wickets quickly might just test the tail of the Proteas. A very slim chance for the Chevrons, though.
14.1
1
Richard Ngarava To Corbin Bosch
Short-pitched, around off. Corbin Bosch fends this through mid-wicket for one.
Over 14 : 129/4
10 Runs
  • 213.1
  • 013.2
  • 113.3
  • 413.4
  • 213.5
  • 113.6
C. Bosch
13 (8)
R. Hermann
45 (36)
B. Muzarabani
3-0-22-0
13.6
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Corbin Bosch
On a length, drifting down the leg. Corbin Bosch flicks this through backward square for a single.
13.5
2
Blessing Muzarabani To Corbin Bosch
Good length around the pads, Corbin Bosch flicks this away towards deep square for two.
13.4
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Corbin Bosch
FOUR! UP AND OVER COVER FOR FOUR! Short and wide outside off, Corbin Bosch punches this flat and over cover for a boundary. South Africa inches closer to a winning start.
13.3
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Rubin Hermann
On a length around off, Rubin Hermann pushes this through cover for one.
13.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Rubin Hermann
Good length on off, Rubin Hermann blocks this out.
13.1
2
Blessing Muzarabani To Rubin Hermann
Back of a length on middle and leg, Rubin Hermann hops up on his toes and tucks this gently through mid-wicket for two.
Over 13 : 119/4
9 Runs
  • 212.1
  • 112.2
  • 412.3
  • 212.4
  • 012.5
  • 012.6
C. Bosch
6 (5)
R. Hermann
42 (33)
R. Ngarava
3-0-28-2
12.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Corbin Bosch
Back of a length, pitching outside leg and angling away from the batter. Corbin Bosch goes for the pull, gets an inside edge onto the pads.
12.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Corbin Bosch
On a length, angling across the batter. Corbin Bosch swings across and gets an inside edge back to the keeper. Bosch is lucky that the ball did not chop back onto the stumps.
12.4
2
Richard Ngarava To Corbin Bosch
Good length around off, Corbin Bosch cuts this to deep third for two. Good aggressive running.
Full Commentary
15 OV
7 Runs
R. Ngarava to C. Bosch R. Hermann G. Linde
  • 114.1
  • W 14.2
  • 114.3
  • 014.4
  • 414.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
10 Runs
B. Muzarabani to R. Hermann C. Bosch
  • 213.1
  • 013.2
  • 113.3
  • 413.4
  • 213.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
9 Runs
R. Ngarava to R. Hermann C. Bosch
  • 212.1
  • 112.2
  • 412.3
  • 212.4
  • 012.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
7 Runs
T. Gwandu to R. Hermann D. Brevis C. Bosch
  • 411.1
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • W 11.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
25 Runs
R. Burl to R. Hermann D. Brevis
  • 110.1
  • 210.2
  • 410.3
  • 610.4
  • 610.5
  • 610.6
10 OV
10 Runs
S. Raza to D. Brevis R. Hermann
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 69.6
9 OV
14 Runs
W. Masakadza to R. Hermann D. Brevis
  • 08.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 48.4
  • 48.5
  • 48.6
8 OV
9 Runs
S. Raza to R. Hermann D. Brevis
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 67.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
7 Runs
W. Masakadza to R. Hermann
  • 06.1
  • 26.2
  • 06.3
  • 46.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
1 Runs
T. Gwandu to R. Hermann Rassie van der D. Brevis
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 15.3
  • W 5.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
7 Runs
B. Muzarabani to R. Hermann Rassie van der
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 14.5
  • 64.6
4 OV
6 Runs
T. Gwandu to Rassie van der
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 63.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
13 Runs
R. Ngarava to R. Hendricks R. Hermann
  • 42.1
  • 22.2
  • W 2.3
  • 1 WD 2.4
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 62.6
2 OV
5 Runs
B. Muzarabani to R. Hendricks
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 41.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
6 Runs
R. Ngarava to Lhuan Rassie van der
  • 1 WD 0.1
  • W 0.1
  • 1 WD 0.2
  • 40.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Harare Sports Club, Harare
  • Weather Overcast
  • Toss South Africa won the toss and elected to field
  • Result South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 5 wickets
  • Player of the Match Dewald Brevis
  • Umpire Iknow Chabi (ZIM), Langton Rusere (ZIM) and Forster Mutizwa (ZIM)
  • Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Zimbabwe 141/6 in 20.0 overs
  • S Raza 15th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 34 balls (3x4) (2x6)
  • S Raza dropped on 34 by D Brevis in 16.3 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 54 off 33 balls between S Raza (23) and R Burl (28)
  • Zimbabwe 100/3 in 15.4 overs
  • Zimbabwe 50/2 in 8.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Zimbabwe 34/1
  • L Pretorius (SA), R Hermann (SA), C Bosch (SA) makes their T20I debut
  • South Africa 103/3 in 11.0 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 30 balls between R Hermann (25) and D Brevis (28)
  • South Africa 54/3 in 7.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): South Africa 38/2
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