Zimbabwe National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
On a cool afternoon at Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe hosted South Africa in the 4th match of the Zimbabwe Twenty20 Tri‑Series 2025. Fans had already seen some thrilling cricket earlier in the series, but this encounter had its own twists and turns.
South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl first, looking to put early pressure on the home side. The umpires for the match were Forster Mutizwa and Percival Sizara, with Iknow Chabi operating as the third umpire. Referee Ranjan Madugalle oversaw proceedings.
Match Details
- Match: Zimbabwe vs South Africa — 4th Match, T20I Tri-Series in Zimbabwe, 2025
- Date: 20 July 2025
- Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe
- Toss: South Africa won the toss and elected to field
- Umpires: Forster Mutizwa (ZIM), Percival Sizara (ZIM), Iknow Chabi (ZIM – TV)
- Match Referee: Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
- Result: South Africa won by 7 wickets (with 16 balls remaining)
- Player of the Match: Rubin Hermann (SA)
Zimbabwe Innings: 144/6 in 20 Overs
Zimbabwe got off to a cautious start, losing a couple of early wickets inside the powerplay. But it was a gritty half‑century from Brian Bennett that anchored the innings. He struck 61 runs off 43 balls, showing timing and intent against quality bowling.
Here’s a snapshot of their innings:
Zimbabwe Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wessly Madhevere | 13 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 92.85 |
| Brian Bennett | 61 | 43 | 7 | 3 | 141.86 |
| Clive Madande † | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Sikandar Raza (c) | 9 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Ryan Burl | 36* | 31 | 2 | 1 | 116.12 |
| Others & Extras | 17 | — | — | — | — |
Total: 144/6 (20.0 overs)
Zimbabwe showed resilience, especially in the middle overs, with a useful partnership between Bennett and Ryan Burl that lifted the score to something competitive.
South Africa Bowling Figures
South Africa’s bowlers executed well in phases, keeping run‑rates in check and chipping in with key wickets.
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lungi Ngidi | 4.0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 |
| Nandre Burger | 4.0 | 20 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Corbin Bosch | 4.0 | 16 | 2 | 4.00 |
| Nqabayomzi Peter | 3.0 | 27 | 1 | 9.00 |
| George Linde | 3.0 | 33 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Andile Simelane | 2.0 | 14 | 0 | 7.00 |
South Africa Chase: 145/3 in 17.2 Overs
Chasing 145 to win, South Africa lost early wickets and had to rebuild. That’s when Rassie van der Dussen stepped in with a composed 52 off 41 balls, and more importantly, Rubin Hermann smashed a quick 63 from 36 deliveries to take the game away.
South Africa Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lhuan‑dre Pretorius | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Reeza Hendricks | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 46.15 |
| Rassie van der Dussen (c) | 52 | 41 | 6 | 0 | 126.82 |
| Rubin Hermann | 63 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 175.00 |
| Dewald Brevis | 13* | 7 | 1 | 1 | 185.71 |
| Extras | 7 | — | — | — | — |
Total: 145/3 (17.2 overs) — South Africa won by 7 wickets.
Zimbabwe Bowling Figures
Zimbabwe gave it their best shot, but couldn’t stem the flow:
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinotenda Maphosa | 3.0 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 12.67 |
| Richard Ngarava | 4.0 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 5.25 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 4.0 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 |
| Nandre Burger | 4.0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Corbin Bosch | 4.0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 4.00 |
| Nqabayomzi Peter | 3.0 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 9.00 |
| George Linde | 3.0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Andile Simelane | 2.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7.00 |
Powerplay & Key Moments
Powerplay:
- Zimbabwe were two down early, but Bennett and Burl steadied with a partnership that saw the score through the middle overs without too much loss.
- South Africa lost quick wickets too before van der Dussen and Hermann rebuilt the chase.
Key Partnerships:
- A crucial stand between Brian Bennett and Ryan Burl helped Zimbabwe get to a defendable total.
- South Africa’s champion partnership was between van der Dussen and Hermann — they controlled the innings when wickets fell early and accelerated smoothly to victory.
Turning Point:
When Zimbabwe lost an early pair of wickets, it looked like South Africa might dominate. But Bennett and Burl fought back well. Later, South Africa’s composure in the chase — especially after early setbacks — became the definitive moment of the day.
Result & Player of the Match
South Africa chased down 145 with ease, winning by 7 wickets with 16 balls to spare.
Player of the Match: 🏅 Rubin Hermann for his brisk 63 that set the tone for the run chase.
Final Thoughts: Zimbabwe National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
This encounter at Harare was a perfect example of T20 cricket’s ebb and flow — early pressure, key partnerships, and a strong chase backed by calm leadership. South Africa’s depth in batting showed, while Zimbabwe’s effort featured some heroic resistance.
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