SA vs ZIM Test 2025: Spotlight on Corbin Bosch, Tanaka Chivanga, Matthew Breetzke, Craig Ervine & Keshav Maharaj!
Cricket fever is soaring as South Africa and Zimbabwe lock horns in a thrilling 2-match Test series! Whether you’re following the rise of stars like Corbin Bosch, Tanaka Chivanga, Matthew Breetzke, Craig Ervine, or the spin wizard Keshav Maharaj, this is the ultimate guide for every cricket fan.
SA vs ZIM Test Series 2025: Schedule & Venues
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1st Test: June 28 – July 2, 2025
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo -
2nd Test: July 6 – July 10, 2025
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Full Schedule & Fixtures | Live Streaming on FanCode
Where to Watch SA vs ZIM Test Live?
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India: Live streaming exclusively on FanCode
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No TV telecast in India – stream online for ball-by-ball action!
Key Players to Watch
Zimbabwe
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Craig Ervine (Captain): The experienced skipper brings stability and leadership to the Zimbabwean side.
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Tanaka Chivanga: Zimbabwe’s pace spearhead, already making headlines with his fiery spells and crucial wickets.
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Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Sean Williams: The backbone of Zimbabwe’s bowling and all-round strength.
South Africa
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Keshav Maharaj (Captain): The left-arm spinner and captain is a game-changer with the ball and a handy lower-order bat.
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Corbin Bosch: The all-rounder scored a gritty century (100* off 124 balls) in the 1st Test, showing his mettle on debut!
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Matthew Breetzke: Opening batsman with solid technique, looking to cement his place in the Test side.
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Dewald Brevis, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Codi Yusuf: Exciting young talents making their Test debuts in this series.
1st Test Recap: Stars Shine in Bulawayo!
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South Africa 1st Innings: 418/9 (90 overs)
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Lhuan-dre Pretorius: 153 (160 balls, 11×4, 4×6) – Maiden Test ton!
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Corbin Bosch: 100* (124 balls, 10×4) – A debut century!
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Dewald Brevis: 51 (41 balls, 3×4, 4×6) – Explosive half-century on debut!
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Zimbabwe Bowling:
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Tanaka Chivanga: 4 wickets – Zimbabwe’s standout bowler, dismissing key batsmen like Tony de Zorzi and Matthew Breetzke.
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Blessing Muzarabani: 2 wickets – Reliable as ever with the new ball.
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Wellington Masakadza, Vincent Masekesa: Chipped in with vital wickets.
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️ Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
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Pitch: Traditionally batting-friendly, but offers assistance to pacers and spinners as the game progresses.
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Stats:
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Highest total: 713/3 (Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe)
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Average 1st innings: 310 runs
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Spin vs Pace: Pace dominates with 58.75% wickets, but spinners like Keshav Maharaj can turn the game!
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Series Talking Points
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Corbin Bosch’s Dream Debut: A century under pressure, showing South Africa’s bench strength.
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Tanaka Chivanga’s Breakthrough: 4-wicket haul, troubling top-order batsmen with pace and bounce.
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Matthew Breetzke’s Grit: Solid at the top, building partnerships.
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Craig Ervine’s Leadership: Guiding a young Zimbabwean squad against a strong Proteas unit.
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Keshav Maharaj’s Captaincy: Tactical field settings and key breakthroughs with the ball.
Squads
South Africa
David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Keshav Maharaj (C), Kwena Maphaka, Wiaan Mulder, Lhuan-dré Pretorius, Lesego Senokwane, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Verreynne, Codi Yusuf
Zimbabwe
Craig Ervine (C), Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Trevor Gwandu, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Wellington Masakadza, Vincent Masekesa, Prince Masvaure, Kundai Matigimu, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Nick Welch, Sean Williams
️ Upcoming Matches
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2nd Test: July 6-10, 2025, Bulawayo
Downloadable Resources
Why This Series Matters
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Emerging Talents: Watch the rise of future stars like Bosch, Breetzke, Chivanga, and Pretorius.
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Historic Rivalry: South Africa dominates head-to-head, but Zimbabwe’s young guns are hungry for an upset!
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Test Cricket’s Charm: Five days of strategy, patience, and skill – the ultimate test for any cricketer.
Don’t Miss a Ball!
Stay tuned for live scores, player stats, and all the drama from the SA vs ZIM Test series. Will Corbin Bosch and Keshav Maharaj lead South Africa to another win? Can Tanaka Chivanga and Craig Ervine script a Zimbabwean comeback? Catch every moment live!
