South Africa vs Zimbabwe Score, Match 1 of Twenty20 Tri-Series in Zimbabwe 2025

Sikandar Raza to George Linde. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Burl. South Africa secure a comfortable five-wicket victory, recovering after losing early wickets. The Zimbabwe bowlers took the early initiative as Richard Ngarava struck twice with a third falling before the end of the powerplay. However from there, Rubin Hermann and Dewald Brevis took control with a 72 run partnership that was the mainstay of the run chase, Brevis hitting 5 sixes as they raced towards the line. Both the duo fell before the winning runs, but Corbin Bosch saw South Africa home without any further dramas, Ngarava's three wicket haul not enough. Dewald Brevis is the Player of the Match for his brilliant performance with the bat.

Sikandar Raza to Corbin Bosch. Arm length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Madhevere.

Sikandar Raza to Corbin Bosch. Googly length ball, down leg side on the front foot reverse sweeping, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Bennett.

Sikandar Raza to George Linde. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Munyonga.

Trevor Gwandu to Corbin Bosch. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Burl.

Richard Ngarava to Corbin Bosch. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Burl.

FOUR! Richard Ngarava to Corbin Bosch. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, bottom edge past fine leg for 4 runs.

Richard Ngarava to Corbin Bosch. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, middle stump deep in crease working, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.

Richard Ngarava to George Linde. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Butt.

OUT! Bowled. Richard Ngarava to Rubin Hermann. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed. Gate crashed.

Richard Ngarava to Corbin Bosch. Back of a length, to leg moves in front pulling, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Munyonga.

Blessing Muzarabani to Corbin Bosch. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot flick, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Burl.

Blessing Muzarabani to Corbin Bosch. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Gwandu.

FOUR! Blessing Muzarabani to Corbin Bosch. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

Blessing Muzarabani to Rubin Hermann. Half volley, off stump deep in crease Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Burl.

Blessing Muzarabani to Rubin Hermann. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs.

Blessing Muzarabani to Rubin Hermann. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Bennett.

Richard Ngarava to Corbin Bosch. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, hit body to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Musekiwa.

Richard Ngarava to Corbin Bosch. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Madande.

Richard Ngarava to Corbin Bosch. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Muzarabani.

FOUR! Richard Ngarava to Corbin Bosch. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

Richard Ngarava to Rubin Hermann. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Butt.

Richard Ngarava to Rubin Hermann. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for 2 runs, shy attempt by Burl, fielded by Madande.

Trevor Gwandu to Corbin Bosch. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Masakadza.

OUT! Caught. Trevor Gwandu to Dewald Brevis. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep point, caught by Bennett. Dewald Brevis departs after a fine knock.

Trevor Gwandu to Rubin Hermann. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Bennett.

Trevor Gwandu to Dewald Brevis. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Musekiwa.

Trevor Gwandu to Rubin Hermann. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Munyonga.

FOUR! Trevor Gwandu to Rubin Hermann. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.

SIX! Ryan Burl to Dewald Brevis. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.