South Africa will mark their first match after becoming the World Test Championship winners in a non-WTC Test match in Zimbabwe with a second-string unit called up to test the Proteas bench strength.
Two weeks on from their WTC final triumph at Lord’s under skipper Temba Bavuma, South Africa will step out under Keshav Maharaj’s leadership with the former out injured.
Dewald Brevis, Codi Yusuf and Lhuan-dre Pretorius are set to make their Test debuts for South Africa in the opening match against Zimbabwe.
Led by Craig Ervine, Zimbabwe will have their task cut out against a formidable South African side. However, the visitors will bank on the experience of pacer Blessing Muzarabani, dependable middle-order batter Sean Williams and rising star Brian Bennett.
Zimbabwe have struggled historically in this contest, having lost eight of their nine Tests against South Africa. The two sides last met in the longest format in December 2017.
ZIM vs SA 1st Test – Match Details
When will the first Test between Zimbabwe vs South Africa 1st Test take place?
The first Test between Zimbabwe vs South Africa will be played from June 28 to July 2.
Where will the first Test between Zimbabwe vs South Africa be played?
The first Test between Zimbabwe vs South Africa will take place at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
At what time will the first Test between Zimbabwe vs South Africa start?
The first Test between Zimbabwe vs South Africa will begin at 1:30 PM IST. The toss will be held at 1 PM IST.
Where to watch the live telecast of the first Test between Zimbabwe vs South Africa in India?
The first Test between Zimbabwe vs South Africa will not be telecast live in India.
Where to watch the live stream of the first Test between Zimbabwe vs South Africa in India?
The first Test between Zimbabwe vs South Africa will be streamed live on the FanCode app and website in India.
Zimbabwe: Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Sean Williams, Nick Welch, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Clive Madande (wk), Wessly Madhevere, Vincent Masekesa, Blessing Muzarabani, Tanaka Chivanga, Trevor Gwandu, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Newman Nyamhuri, Wellington Masakadza, Kundai Matigimu, Prince Masvaure.
South Africa Playing XI: Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Wiaan Mulder, David Bedingham, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Kyle Verreynne, Corbin Borch, Keshav Maharaj (c), Codi Yusuf, Kwena Maphaka.
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