Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025: Zimbabwe vs South Africa Match Preview, 4th T20I

The fourth T20I of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025 is set to be played between hosts, Zimbabwe and South Africa. The contest is scheduled for Sunday, July 20, at the Harare Sports Club. Notably, these two teams squared off against each other in the series opener, which the Proteas won by five wickets.

The Sikandar Raza-led team hasn't been able to make their mark in the ongoing three-team series, as they have lost two games so far. They are coming off a defeat in the previous game to New Zealand by eight wickets. With two more games remaining, the hosts will look to change their fortunes and win both games to have a chance to contest in the finals.

Meanwhile, South Africa, after registering a win in the opening game, suffered a loss at the hands of the Kiwis, courtesy of Tim Robinson, Bevon Jacobs, and New Zealand's bowling attack. The Proteas will look to topple the hosts once again to strengthen their chances for a spot in the finals. 

Match Details

Pitch Report

In the first three games, the average first-innings score has been 151. The new ball has swung around for the first couple of overs. However, the spinner has come into action in the middle overs. Hitting the big shots from ball one hasn't been easy at the venue. Teams bowling first have come out victorious on two out of three occasions. 

Head-To-Head Record

Predicted Playing XIs

Zimbabwe

Wessly Madhevere, Brian Bennett, Clive Madande(w), Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tinotenda Maposa, Tony Munyonga, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu

South Africa

Reeza Hendricks, Lhuan-dre Pretorius(w), Rassie van der Dussen(c), Rubin Hermann, Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Senuran Muthusamy, Corbin Bosch, Gerald Coetzee, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi