Zimbabwe vs South Africa prediction and bets T20 Tri-Series Zimbabwe July 20 2025

In the T20 Tri-Series Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe will play South Africa at the Harare Sports Club. This will be the second game between these two teams in this year’s tournament. With South Africa winning the first-leg encounter by five wickets, can Zimbabwe get their first win in this competition? Let’s delve into full game analysis and offer the best betting advice. 

Zimbabwe vs South Africa: Match Start Date and Time

This match is expected to take place on the 20th of July 2025. The kickoff time will be 14:00pm. 

• Match: Zimbabwe vs South Africa
• Date: Sunday, July 20th, 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 14:00pm (AEST)
• Stadium: Harare Sports Club

Weather and Pitch Report

The weather could be a bit unfavourable for these two teams, as a slightly windier Harare awaits the two teams than what they’ve been used to so far since the start of the series. However, there is no forecast of a rain possibility during match hours and the mercury is likely to hover between 13 and 18 degrees celsius. For the pitch, the bowlers will have a lot of work to do, but the ball does come onto the bat at a good pace. In the meantime, the batters can get full value for their shots and we expect a par total of 180.

Zimbabwe vs South Africa Match Analysis

Zimbabwe will look to improve their performance after a disappointing display against New Zealand in their game two of this competition. In a game they were limited to 120 for 7 in 20 overs; this team ended up losing by 8 wickets. In that game, Zimbabwe lost the ball continuously, with the game concluded despite 37 balls still left to play. Zimbabwe now remains the only side without a win so far in this T20 Tri-Series Zimbabwe, as they sit at the bottom of the standings.

South Africa will hope to recover from their 21 runs defeat to New Zealand in their game two of this Tri-Series. However, this team started off on the right track, defeating Zimbabwe by 5 wickets in their opener. Yet, there is a lot of improvement needed from this side, as they can not afford to lose the ball a lot of times in this encounter. 

Zimbabwe: Form

Wesley Madhevere and Brian Bennett were crucial for Zimbabwe against New Zealand in the first wicket as they stitched a partnership of 37 runs and Zimbabwe’s success will be down to how well they can step up in this game once more. With the bat, Wessly Madhevere, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl are the best options to go with for the Zimbabwe side, but none of these players were near their best against New Zealand. 

Zimbabwe Squad List 

Brian Bennett, Wessly Madhevere, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (wk), Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Tinotenda Maposa, Newman Nyamhuri, Vincent Masekesa

Zimbabwe Expected Eleven

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

South Africa: Form

With the bat, Dewald Brevis, Reeza Hendricks and Lhuan-dre Pretorius are expected to lead this side, as they are expected to get a lot of runs in this encounter. Meanwhile, Dewald Brevis already has 76 runs to his name in this Zimbabwe T20I Tri Series. In the meantime, the top wicket taker for South Africa is George Linde with 3 scalps under his belt.

South Africa Squad List

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

South Africa Expected Eleven

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

Who will win in Match - Zimbabwe vs South Africa?

In the last meetings between Zimbabwe and South Africa, the South Africa team has easily dominated. In 20 consecutive meetings, the Zimbabwe team has failed to pick a win, with their first meeting back in 2010. Meanwhile, the last meeting between these sides was in mid July and South Africa won by five wickets in a 141-142 contest. 

Zimbabwe vs South Africa Prediction

South Africa seem to be the best deal in this game again after the opening encounter, which saw them win. However, Zimbabwe can not be written off here, seeing how close the game against New Zealand ended. Meanwhile, the run of performances of Zimbabwe seem to be the doubt of this side, having now failed to win since April. Yet, this game is expected to be end-to-end, as Zimbabwe are expected to give their best. Therefore, in a game where South Africa are expected to be the better team, I am inclined to stay with Zimbabwe, displaying a lot of attacking threat. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe’s bowlers have bowled well, especially at the start of the innings, and hence, I am backing them to get an early breakthrough once again.

Prediction: Zimbabwe to Win the Toss