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Zimbabwe vs South Africa, Match 4 Match Summary

ZIM vs SA, 2025 - T20 Summary

Zimbabwe vs South Africa Scorecard
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Match 4, Harare Sports Club, Harare , Jul 20, 2025
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
144/6 (20.0/20)
South Africa South Africa
145/3 (17.2/20)
South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Rubin Hermann
    63(36)
ZIM 144/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/115106-brian-bennet-playerprofile>Brian Bennett</a>
Brian Bennett
61 (43)
  • 7x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 141.86SR
<a href=/cricket/players/51221-ryan-ponsonby-burl-playerprofile>Ryan Burl</a>
Ryan Burl
36 (31)
  • 2x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 116.12SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
SA 145/3
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/129832-rubin-hermann-playerprofile>Rubin Hermann</a>
Rubin Hermann
63 (36)
  • 3x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 175SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1541-rassie-van-der-dussen-playerprofile>Rassie van der Dussen</a>
Rassie van der Dussen
52 (41)
  • 6x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 126.82SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Tinotenda Maposa
ECON 9.50
4
OVERS
38/2
R/W
Bowler
Richard Ngarava
ECON 5.25
4
OVERS
21/1
R/W
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And that's a wrap on today's thrilling game! South Africa has made it to the final of this Tri Series. The excitement continues with a game between New Zealand and South Africa on Tuesday, 22nd July, at 11 am GMT. Join us early for the pre-match hype and analysis as we count down to the game. Until then, take care, and cheers!
South Africa's captain, Rassie van der Dussen, praised his team's overall improvement, highlighting the bowling unit's performance. He commended the seamers for setting the tone and the spinners, particularly Corbin Bosch and Nandre Burger, for their brilliant contributions under pressure. Van der Dussen noted areas for improvement, such as ground fielding, but expressed satisfaction with the team's batting. Looking ahead, he emphasized the team's determination to level the series and make a strong push for the final, impressed with the collective effort and growth of his players.
Rubin Hermann is the Player of the Match. Rubin expressed his satisfaction with his performance, despite wishing he could have finished the game more decisively. He credited his success to trusting his instincts, playing the ball on merit, and adapting to the wicket's low bounce and short boundary. Hermann emphasized the importance of playing good cricket shots on the wicket, which ultimately led to his success.
Zimbabwe's captain, Sikandar Raza, reflected on his team's performance, acknowledging that the wicket improved as the match progressed, making chasing easier. He emphasized that this wasn't an excuse, highlighting the importance of capitalizing on scoring opportunities and South Africa's effective play. Raza identified key areas for improvement, including staying calm, adapting to the wicket, and contributing more significantly with both bat and ball. He expressed his desire to lead by example.
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Earlier in the game, South Africa bowled brilliantly, restricting Zimbabwe to 144/6. Corbin Bosch and Lungi Ngidi were key, with the Proteas' bowling unit denying Zimbabwe a strong finish. Zimbabwe's innings was marked by a solid 78-run partnership between Brian Bennett and Ryan Burl, but the Proteas broke through crucially in the death overs.
Hermann's departure in the 16th over came too late to impact the outcome, as they had already done the hard work. Tinotenda Maposa picked up two wickets, and Richard Ngarava claimed one, but it wasn't enough to derail the Proteas' chase. With this win, South Africa will now take on New Zealand in the Final.
South Africa secured a convincing win in the low-scoring contest, successfully chasing down 145. Despite losing both openers early, Rassie van der Dussen and Rubin Hermann stepped up to the challenge. The pair shared a crucial 106-run partnership, with both batters scoring half-centuries. Their aggressive approach saw South Africa get over the line with ease, despite the Zimbabwe bowlers' early success.
Over 17.3 : 145/3
7 Runs
  • 617.1
  • 017.2
  • 1 WD 17.3
D. Brevis
13 (7)
Rassie van der
52 (41)
T. Gwandu
3.2-0-27-0
17.3
wd
Trevor Gwandu To Dewald Brevis
WIDE! An extra to wrap the game up. Bumper, way too high. Dewald Brevis sits down and the umpire calls it wide. South Africa wins this by 7 wickets and has advanced to the Final of this Tri Nation Series.
17.2
0
Trevor Gwandu To Dewald Brevis
Slower one, bowled short around off. Dewald Brevis goes for the hook but gets late and ends up bailing out of the stroke.
17.1
6
Trevor Gwandu To Dewald Brevis
SIX! GIGANTIC! Short-pitched, around middle and off, Dewald Brevis gets right behind the line of it and pulls this out of the park towards deep mid-wicket region for a huge six. SCORES ARE LEVEL!
Over 17 : 138/3
9 Runs
  • 416.1
  • 116.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 216.6
Rassie van der
52 (41)
D. Brevis
7 (5)
T. Maposa
4-0-38-2
16.6
2
Tinotenda Maposa To Rassie van der Dussen
On a length around off, Rassie van der Dussen goes for the wild slog, gets an outside edge towards deep third for two.
16.5
1
Tinotenda Maposa To Dewald Brevis
On a length around off, Dewald Brevis slogs this to deep mid-wicket for one.
16.4
1
Tinotenda Maposa To Rassie van der Dussen
On a length, going down the leg. Rassie van der Dussen flicks this to dee backward square and takes one to bring up his half-century.
16.3
0
Tinotenda Maposa To Rassie van der Dussen
Good length on middle and leg, Rassie van der Dussen defends this well.
16.2
1
Tinotenda Maposa To Dewald Brevis
Short and wide around off, Dewald Brevis cuts this to sweeper cover for one.
16.1
4
Tinotenda Maposa To Dewald Brevis
FOUR! With Brevis in the middle, SA will do it in a hurry. On a length around off, Dewald Brevis strides to the pitch of it and lofts this over extra cover for a boundary.
Over 16 : 129/3
8 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 615.2
  • W 15.3
  • 015.4
  • 115.5
  • 015.6
Rassie van der
49 (38)
D. Brevis
1 (2)
R. Ngarava
4-1-21-1
15.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Rassie van der Dussen
Short and wide, Rassie van der Dussen looks to play at it but misses.
15.5
1
Richard Ngarava To Dewald Brevis
On a length, on off, Dewald Brevis punches it to covers for one.
15.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Dewald Brevis
Short and wide, Dewald Brevis looks to slap it but misses.
Dewald Brevis walks in.
15.3
W
Richard Ngarava To Rubin Hermann OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Richard Ngarava strikes! On a length and on off, it keeps a tad low. Rubin Hermann looks to heave it but misses it completely as the ball hits the top of off. Rubin Hermann walks back after a fine knock.
15.2
6
Richard Ngarava To Rubin Hermann
SIX! That has gone all the way! On a length, on off, Rubin Hermann stands tall and hammers it over mid-wicket for a biggie.
15.1
1
Richard Ngarava To Rassie van der Dussen
Short, on off, Rassie van der Dussen pulls it to square leg for one.
Over 15 : 121/2
7 Runs
  • 214.1
  • 014.2
  • 114.3
  • 214.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
Rassie van der
48 (36)
R. Hermann
57 (34)
T. Gwandu
3-0-20-0
14.6
1
Trevor Gwandu To Rassie van der Dussen
Bowls it on off, Rassie van der Dussen taps it to mid on for one.
14.5
1
Trevor Gwandu To Rubin Hermann
Length, on leg, Rubin Hermann flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
14.4
2
Trevor Gwandu To Rubin Hermann
On a length, on leg, Rubin Hermann tucks it to backward square leg for a brace.
14.3
1
Trevor Gwandu To Rassie van der Dussen
Full, on off, Rassie van der Dussen pushes it to covers for one.
14.2
0
Trevor Gwandu To Rassie van der Dussen
Short and wide, Rassie van der Dussen leaves it alone.
14.1
2
Trevor Gwandu To Rassie van der Dussen
Bowls it on off, Rassie van der Dussen tucks it to mid-wicket for a brace.
Full Commentary
17 OV
9 Runs
T. Maposa to D. Brevis Rassie van der
  • 416.1
  • 116.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 216.6
16 OV
8 Runs
R. Ngarava to Rassie van der R. Hermann D. Brevis
  • 115.1
  • 615.2
  • W 15.3
  • 015.4
  • 115.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
7 Runs
T. Gwandu to Rassie van der R. Hermann
  • 214.1
  • 014.2
  • 114.3
  • 214.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
9 Runs
R. Ngarava to Rassie van der R. Hermann
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 413.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
7 Runs
R. Burl to Rassie van der
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 412.3
  • 012.4
  • 212.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
14 Runs
T. Maposa to R. Hermann Rassie van der
  • 111.1
  • 411.2
  • 011.3
  • 111.4
  • 611.5
  • 211.6
11 OV
13 Runs
W. Masakadza to R. Hermann
  • 010.1
  • 210.2
  • 610.3
  • 410.4
  • 010.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
17 Runs
S. Raza to R. Hermann Rassie van der
  • 49.1
  • 2 WD 9.2
  • 19.2
  • 1 WD 9.3
  • 69.3
  • 29.4
  • 19.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
6 Runs
W. Masakadza to Rassie van der R. Hermann
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 08.4
  • 28.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
9 Runs
S. Raza to R. Hermann Rassie van der
  • 17.1
  • 47.2
  • 1 WD 7.3
  • 17.3
  • 07.4
  • 17.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
6 Runs
W. Masakadza to Rassie van der R. Hermann
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 26.3
  • 16.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
3 Runs
T. Gwandu to Rassie van der R. Hermann
  • 15.1
  • 05.2
  • 15.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
8 Runs
T. Maposa to R. Hendricks R. Hermann
  • W 4.1
  • 04.2
  • 44.3
  • 24.4
  • 04.5
  • 24.6
4 OV
10 Runs
T. Gwandu to Rassie van der R. Hendricks
  • 43.1
  • 13.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 13.5
  • 43.6
3 OV
1 Runs
R. Ngarava to Rassie van der R. Hendricks
  • 1 B 2.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
7 Runs
T. Maposa to R. Hendricks Lhuan Rassie van der
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 11.3
  • 1 WD 1.4
  • W 1.4
  • 11.5
  • 41.6
1 OV
4 Runs
R. Ngarava to Lhuan
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 40.5
  • 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 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match Rubin Hermann
  • Umpire Forster Mutizwa (ZIM), Percival Sizara (ZIM) and Iknow Chabi (ZIM)
  • Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Zimbabwe 144/6 in 20.0 overs
  • B Bennett 4th ODI fifty: 53 runs in 38 balls (5x4) (3x6)
  • Zimbabwe 100/3 in 13.3 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 53 off 30 balls between B Bennett (30) and R Burl (21)
  • Zimbabwe 50/3 in 8.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Zimbabwe 29/2 in 6.0
  • R Dussen 10th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 40 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 100 off 69 balls between R Dussen (39) and R Hermann (57)
  • South Africa 102/2 in 12.3 overs
  • R Hermann maiden T20I fifty: 50 runs in 29 balls (3x4) (3x6)
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 51 off 40 balls between R Dussen (15) and R Hermann (32)
  • South Africa 50/2 in 8.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): South Africa 33/2 in 6.0
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