ZIM vs SA, 1st Test - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Venue: Bulawayo
Date & Time: Jun 28, 2025, 01:30 PM
MATCH DETAILS
  • Venue

    Bulawayo

  • Series

    Zimbabwe v South Africa Tests - Men

  • Toss

    South Africa won the toss and elected to bat.

  • Umpire

    Jayaraman Madanagopal , Richard Illingworth

  • Match Referee

    Ranjan Madugalle

  • Tv Umpire

    Forster Mutizwa

  • Man of the Match

    -

Key Stats

Partnership 6 (8)
Last Wicket Wiaan Mulder - 17 (47)
Extra 4
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
Dewald Brevis 1 3 0 0 33.33
Lhuan-dre Pretorius 26 30 2 1 86.67
Bowler O M R W Econ
Wellington Masakadza 9.5 0 42 0 4.27

23.5 Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

1

Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, mis-fielded by Madhevere.

23.4 Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

2

Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Chivanga.

23.3 Wellington Masakadza to Dewald Brevis

1

Wellington Masakadza to Dewald Brevis. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, inside edge to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Ervine.

23.2 Wellington Masakadza to Dewald Brevis

0

Wellington Masakadza to Dewald Brevis. Stock ball half volley, to leg on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for no runs, mis-fielded by Chivanga.

23.1 Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

1

Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Stock length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Madhevere.

OVER
23
0 2 0 0 3 0 0
5
SA
61 / 4
Dewald Brevis
1(3)
Lhuan-dre Pretorius
26(30)
Blessing Muzarabani
9-6-8-0

22.6 Blessing Muzarabani to Dewald Brevis

0

Blessing Muzarabani to Dewald Brevis. Back of a length, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.

22.5 Blessing Muzarabani to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

2 lb

Blessing Muzarabani to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to short mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Masakadza.

22.4 Blessing Muzarabani to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

0

Blessing Muzarabani to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.

22.3 Blessing Muzarabani to Wiaan Mulder

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OUT! Run Out. Blessing Muzarabani to Wiaan Mulder. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to short leg, direct hit by Muzarabani.

22.2 Blessing Muzarabani to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

3 nb

No ball Blessing Muzarabani to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, bottom edge to fine leg and it was a no ball, fielded by Masekesa.

22.2 Blessing Muzarabani to Wiaan Mulder

0

Blessing Muzarabani to Wiaan Mulder. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Chivanga.

22.1 Blessing Muzarabani to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

0

Blessing Muzarabani to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Williams.

OVER
22
4 1 1 0 0 0
6
SA
61 / 4
Dewald Brevis
1(3)
Lhuan-dre Pretorius
26(30)
Blessing Muzarabani
9-6-8-0

21.6 Wellington Masakadza to Wiaan Mulder

4

FOUR! Wellington Masakadza to Wiaan Mulder. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump down the track driving, well timed past long on for 4 runs.

21.5 Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

1

Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Welch.

21.4 Wellington Masakadza to Wiaan Mulder

1

Wellington Masakadza to Wiaan Mulder. Stock ball half volley, to leg on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Chivanga.

21.3 Wellington Masakadza to Wiaan Mulder

0

Wellington Masakadza to Wiaan Mulder. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Madhevere.

21.2 Wellington Masakadza to Wiaan Mulder

0

Wellington Masakadza to Wiaan Mulder. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Ervine.

21.1 Wellington Masakadza to Wiaan Mulder

0

Wellington Masakadza to Wiaan Mulder. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.

OVER
21
0 0 0 1 0 0
1
SA
61 / 4
Dewald Brevis
1(3)
Lhuan-dre Pretorius
26(30)
Blessing Muzarabani
9-6-8-0

20.6 Blessing Muzarabani to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

0

Blessing Muzarabani to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Welch.

20.5 Blessing Muzarabani to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

0

Blessing Muzarabani to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.

20.4 Blessing Muzarabani to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

0

Blessing Muzarabani to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, outside edge to third slip for no runs, fielded by Bennett.

20.3 Blessing Muzarabani to Wiaan Mulder

1

Blessing Muzarabani to Wiaan Mulder. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Masekesa.

20.2 Blessing Muzarabani to Wiaan Mulder

0

Blessing Muzarabani to Wiaan Mulder. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Madhevere.

20.1 Blessing Muzarabani to Wiaan Mulder

0

Blessing Muzarabani to Wiaan Mulder. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Welch.

OVER
20
1 0 0 1 2 0
4
SA
61 / 4
Dewald Brevis
1(3)
Lhuan-dre Pretorius
26(30)
Blessing Muzarabani
9-6-8-0

19.6 Wellington Masakadza to Wiaan Mulder

1

Wellington Masakadza to Wiaan Mulder. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Bennett.

19.5 Wellington Masakadza to Wiaan Mulder

0

Wellington Masakadza to Wiaan Mulder. Stock ball half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Masekesa.

19.4 Wellington Masakadza to Wiaan Mulder

0

Wellington Masakadza to Wiaan Mulder. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.

19.3 Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

1

Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Madhevere.

19.2 Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

2

Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge to short third man for 2 runs, fielded by Ervine.

19.1 Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

0

Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.

OVER
19
0 0 0 0 0 0
0
SA
61 / 4
Dewald Brevis
1(3)
Lhuan-dre Pretorius
26(30)
Blessing Muzarabani
9-6-8-0

18.6 Blessing Muzarabani to Wiaan Mulder

0

Blessing Muzarabani to Wiaan Mulder. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.

18.5 Blessing Muzarabani to Wiaan Mulder

0

Blessing Muzarabani to Wiaan Mulder. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.

18.4 Blessing Muzarabani to Wiaan Mulder

0

Blessing Muzarabani to Wiaan Mulder. Back of a length, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.

18.3 Blessing Muzarabani to Wiaan Mulder

0

Blessing Muzarabani to Wiaan Mulder. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Madhevere.

18.2 Blessing Muzarabani to Wiaan Mulder

0

Blessing Muzarabani to Wiaan Mulder. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Madhevere.

18.1 Blessing Muzarabani to Wiaan Mulder

0

Blessing Muzarabani to Wiaan Mulder. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Kaitano.

OVER
18
4 1 0 1 0 1
7
SA
61 / 4
Dewald Brevis
1(3)
Lhuan-dre Pretorius
26(30)
Blessing Muzarabani
9-6-8-0

17.6 Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

4

FOUR! Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs.

17.5 Wellington Masakadza to Wiaan Mulder

1

Wellington Masakadza to Wiaan Mulder. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Madhevere.

17.4 Wellington Masakadza to Wiaan Mulder

0

Wellington Masakadza to Wiaan Mulder. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Williams.

17.3 Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

1

Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Chivanga.

17.2 Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

0

Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs.

17.1 Wellington Masakadza to Wiaan Mulder

1

Wellington Masakadza to Wiaan Mulder. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Madhevere.

OVER
17
0 0 0 0 0 0
0
SA
61 / 4
Dewald Brevis
1(3)
Lhuan-dre Pretorius
26(30)
Blessing Muzarabani
9-6-8-0

16.6 Blessing Muzarabani to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

0

Blessing Muzarabani to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.

16.5 Blessing Muzarabani to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

0

Blessing Muzarabani to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.

16.4 Blessing Muzarabani to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

0

Blessing Muzarabani to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Kaitano.

16.3 Blessing Muzarabani to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

0

Blessing Muzarabani to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Kaitano.

16.2 Blessing Muzarabani to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

0

Blessing Muzarabani to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.

16.1 Blessing Muzarabani to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

0

Blessing Muzarabani to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Short, wide outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.

OVER
16
0 1 0 4 6 0
11
SA
61 / 4
Dewald Brevis
1(3)
Lhuan-dre Pretorius
26(30)
Blessing Muzarabani
9-6-8-0

15.6 Wellington Masakadza to Wiaan Mulder

0

Wellington Masakadza to Wiaan Mulder. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, shy attempt by Masekesa.

15.5 Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

1

Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Welch.

15.4 Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

0

Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Welch.

15.3 Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

4

FOUR! Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Stock ball half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

15.2 Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

6

SIX! Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.

15.1 Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

0

Wellington Masakadza to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Williams.

OVER
15
0 0 1 0 0 1
2
SA
61 / 4
Dewald Brevis
1(3)
Lhuan-dre Pretorius
26(30)
Blessing Muzarabani
9-6-8-0

14.6 Tanaka Chivanga to Wiaan Mulder

0

Tanaka Chivanga to Wiaan Mulder. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.

14.5 Tanaka Chivanga to Wiaan Mulder

0

Tanaka Chivanga to Wiaan Mulder. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Williams.

14.4 Tanaka Chivanga to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

1

Tanaka Chivanga to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Muzarabani.

14.3 Tanaka Chivanga to Lhuan-dre Pretorius

0

Tanaka Chivanga to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.

14.2 Tanaka Chivanga to David Bedingham

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OUT! Caught. Tanaka Chivanga to David Bedingham. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to first slip, caught by Ervine. Another one bites the dust.

14.1 Tanaka Chivanga to Wiaan Mulder

1

Tanaka Chivanga to Wiaan Mulder. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run.

SA Batting: 61/4 in 23.5 ov

Batsmen How Out R 4s 6s SR
Tony de Zorzi c: Brian Bennett b: Tanaka Chivanga 0 (16) 0 0 0.00
Matthew Breetzke c: Brian Bennett b: Tanaka Chivanga 13 (45) 1 0 28.89
Wiaan Mulder run out (Blessing Muzarabani) 17 (47) 1 0 36.17
David Bedingham c: Craig Ervine b: Tanaka Chivanga 0 (3) 0 0 0.00
Lhuan-dre Pretorius not out 26 (30) 2 1 86.67
Dewald Brevis not out 1 (3) 0 0 33.33
Kyle Verreynne Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Corbin Bosch Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Keshav Maharaj Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Codi Yusuf Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Kwena Maphaka Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Bowler O M R W NB WD ECO
Blessing Muzarabani 9 6 8 0 1 0 0.89
Wellington Masakadza 9.5 0 42 0 0 0 4.27
Tanaka Chivanga 5 2 8 3 0 0 1.60