ZIM vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Zimbabwe T20I Tri-series, 2025, Match 1

The Zimbabwe T20 Tri-series 2025 will take place from July 14 to July 26 at Harare Sports Club. The series will feature seven matches, including the final, and will see Zimbabwe, South Africa, and New Zealand battling it out. The action kicks off on July 14 with Zimbabwe taking on South Africa, which will then follow battles between Africa and New Zealand, and then these three will play against one another until the top two finally make it to the top of the table before the final. The final of the series is scheduled for July 26, where the top two teams will fight for the crown.

ZIM vs SA Match Preview

The First match of the tri-series begins with the T20I match between Zimbabwe and South Africa, which will take place at Harare Sports Club. The match will start at 4:30 PM in India and 1:00 PM in local time, and with this, the two teams will open contests for the other teams. Zimbabwe will come into this game looking to make a strong statement with the advantage of playing in home conditions. Playing at home will give them an edge, and they will rely on their experienced players to lead the way. On the other hand, South Africa will start as favorites thanks to their past h2h data, a strong and well-balanced squad.

With power hitters like R van der Dussen, L Pretorius, and a solid bowling attack powered by the attack of Lungi Ngidi, N Burger, and G Coetzee, they will look to dominate from the very first match. This is the opening game of the series and holds equal significance for both sides, as a win here will set the tone for the rest of the tournament. Zimbabwe will surely be looking to surprise the visitors and build early momentum, while South Africa will want to stamp their authority right from the start. So, fans would be excited to see a new series in action. Coming for their first match of the T20 format, it is going to be an exciting, short, and thriller-filled match for both teams, so fans can expect tough competition from both sides.

Zimbabwe vs South Africa Match Details

ZIM vs SA Head-to-Head Records

If we look at ZIM and SA head-to-head record in T20 history, we can see that they have played 6 matches against each other, with South Africa dominating the rivalry and winning 5 of them, while Zimbabwe couldn’t win any of the T20 encounters between the two.

ZIM vs SA Weather & Pitch Report at Harare Sports Club

The weather for the 1st Match is expected to be cloudy with the temperature reaching around 27°C. For today’s match between ZIM vs SA, are there any chances of rain showers as the rain probability of the grounds is predicted with 0% rain chances. The pitch at the venues is likely to be a batting-friendly pitch offering an edge to the Pacers and will allow the spinners to show their skills on the ground. The average first innings score indicates that the pitch is moderate and one can expect a score of around 146 here.

Record of Chasing Teams at Harare Sports Club

According to previous statistics, this venue has hosted 50 T20I matches. Of those, the team that batted first won 28 matches, contributing almost 56%, while the team that batted second won 22 matches. This clearly showed that, if the toss was won, batting first could be a viable option at this ground and chasing at this ground is less favourable.

ZIM vs SA Toss Prediction

We expect Zimbabwe to win the toss and choose to bat first, as previous records favoured batting first on this ground. Batting first, they will look to take advantage of the ground conditions and will try to put a good score on the board.

ZIM vs SA Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

Picking the ZIM vs SA Dream11 Playing 11 for the first T20I is challenging since both teams are starting their campaign. With no recent form in this series, the selection is based on players' past performances and overall potential. Zimbabwe’s key all-rounders like Raza and Burl, along with reliable picks like Madande, bring balance. Meanwhile, South Africa’s explosive batters and strong finishers make them valuable fantasy options too.

Zimbabwe Playing 11

Tashinga Musekiwa, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Clive Madande (WK), Tony Munyonga, Brian Bennett, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza.

South Africa Playing 11

Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi

ZIM vs SA Dream11 Team Today Stats

Several standout performers have emerged in the series, making a strong case for Dream11 selection. In the upcoming Dream11 match between Zimbabwe (ZIM) and South Africa (SA), both teams showcase players in strong form. This is the first encounter so no last match data is available at the moment for the ZIM vs SA Dream11 Team Today Stats. In the upcoming match of the T20I Tri-series both the teams will look for their best players to bring out a victory in the opening clash.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

This is going to be the first match between the two teams, and hence do not have any previous match records. So, the data around the highest run scorers and highest wicket takers for this match is not available. However, both teams have some of the best T20 Format players who can prove to be important for the upcoming match. Here are the expected highest run-scorers and wicket-takers for this match.

ZIM vs SA Captain and Vice Captain Choices

S Raza and R Van der-Dussen are two of their respective teams' most trusted batters, with the ability to score runs in any situation and adjust their innings as the game requires, which is why we chose them as the Dream11 captaincy choice for the upcoming match.
C Bosch and R Hendricks are among the best players for the respective teams, and both can pose a challenge to their opposing teams if they can find the right rhythm, line, and length, making them the ideal Dream11 vice-captain choice for the ZIM vs SA fantasy team.

Top Picks for ZIM vs SA Dream11 Prediction

C Bosch and R Burl are both quality players from their respective teams who can always step up for their team when needed and deliver with the bat and ball regardless of the conditions, making them Dream11 top picks for the next match.

Budget Picks for ZIM vs SA Dream11 Prediction

B Bennett and L Pretorious are among the most solid and trustworthy players from ZIM and SA, respectively, and have the ability to change the result of a match on their own, which is why we chose the Dream11 budget picks for the next match.

ZIM vs SA Dream11 Prediction Team 1

Keeper: L Dre-Pretorius
Batters: R van der-Dussen, R Hendricks, D Brevis
All-rounders: S Raza, C Bosch, R Burl, G Linde
Bowlers: B Muzarabani, L Ngidi, G Coetzee

ZIM vs SA Dream11 Prediction Team 2

Keeper: L Dre-Pretorius
Batters: R van der-Dussen, R Hendricks, B Benett
All-rounders: S Raza, C Bosch, R Burl, G Linde
Bowlers: B Muzarabani, L Ngidi, G Coetzee

ZIM vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 1) Zimbabwe T20I Tri-series, 2025 Players to Avoid

T Musekiwa is a talented batter from ZIM, but he has not been doing well, so he should be avoided for the first match of the series. For SA A Simelane should be avoided as he hasn't delivered any outstanding performances, so avoid including them in your ZIM vs SA Dream11 fantasy team. Shanto is most likely to be unavailable for the next match.

ZIM vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 1) Zimbabwe T20I Tri-series, 2025 Expert Advice

Our Dream11 expert advice section for the 1st T20I Match of the T20I Tri-series in Zimbabwe, 2025, will help you make informed decisions. With our detailed Dream11 team previews for today's match. These are the essential insights on the top captaincy choice, vice-captaincy choice, and potential ideal punt picks for the ZIM vs SA Dream11 team.

Captaincy Choice

R Van der-Dussen is an aggressive middle-order batsman who can score quickly and set the tone for ZIM. If he gets going, he can earn a lot of Dream11 points as the captain of your fantasy team.

Vice-Captaincy Choice

S Raza is a batter from ZIM. He plays a key role in setting the tone for ZIM and can deliver impactful knocks under pressure, making him an excellent Dream11 vice-captaincy option

Punt Picks

R Hendricks and D Brevis were the top performers from their respective teams, showing fantastic intent with the bat and ball in the recent match, which is why we chose them as Dream11 punt picks in the upcoming match.

This ZIM vs SA Dream11 team balances the combination of 1-3-4-3, which includes 1 wicketkeeper, 3 batters, 4 all-rounders, and 3 bowlers, and makes a balanced team combination.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss for the users following the analysis.