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South Africa vs Zimbabwe 2025 1st Test Full Commentary
Result · Jun 28 2025, Sat - 01:30 PM (IST)
SOUTH AFRICA418/9 decl, 369
ZIMBABWE251, 208
South Africa won by 328 runs
CRR:3.14
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SIX! Tanaka Chivanga to Kwena Maphaka. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. That's stumps on Day 1. South Africa finished the day at 418 runs with one wicket in hand. The day undoubtedly belonged to young Lhuan-dre Pretorius, who played a masterful innings with 153 runs off just 160 balls. Supporting him late in the day was Corbin Bosch, who remains unbeaten on a well-constructed century. He will resume alongside Kwena Maphaka at the crease. Despite the imposing total, credit must go to Zimbabwe's bowlers, who toiled hard throughout the day. Their disciplined lines and consistent lengths kept the pressure on, and they were rewarded with timely breakthroughs. They'll be eager to wrap up the innings early tomorrow morning and shift momentum in their favour. Join us tomorrow for Day 2 live action.
Tanaka Chivanga to Kwena Maphaka. Length ball, wide outside off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control to deep cover for 2 runs, run save by Masakadza.
Tanaka Chivanga to Corbin Bosch. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Madhevere.
Tanaka Chivanga to Corbin Bosch. Short, outside off stump moves in front pulling, Gloved in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 2 runs, dropped catch by Tsiga, fielded by Muzarabani.
Tanaka Chivanga to Corbin Bosch. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.
Tanaka Chivanga to Corbin Bosch. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Kaitano.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Masakadza.
APPEAL! Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, hit pad to point for no runs, fielded by Masakadza, appeal made for L.B.W. Nothing from Richard Illingworth.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, hit pad to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.
FOUR! Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, hit pad past fine leg for 4 runs.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Gloved to short leg for no runs, fielded by Kaitano.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, hit body for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.
FOUR! Tanaka Chivanga to Corbin Bosch. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
Tanaka Chivanga to Corbin Bosch. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.
Tanaka Chivanga to Corbin Bosch. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.
Tanaka Chivanga to Corbin Bosch. Length ball, off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to leg slip for no runs, run save by Tsiga.
Tanaka Chivanga to Corbin Bosch. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.
Tanaka Chivanga to Kwena Maphaka. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Madhevere.
Blessing Muzarabani to Corbin Bosch. Yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.
FOUR! Blessing Muzarabani to Corbin Bosch. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, past long on for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Chivanga.
Blessing Muzarabani to Corbin Bosch. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, shy attempt by Bennett, mis-fielded by Muzarabani.
Blessing Muzarabani to Corbin Bosch. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for no runs, fielded by Kaitano.
APPEAL! Blessing Muzarabani to Corbin Bosch. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Williams, by Tsiga, appeal made for Run Out. The batter reached the home safely.
Blessing Muzarabani to Corbin Bosch. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for no runs, fielded by Madhevere.
Wellington Masakadza to Kwena Maphaka. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Welch.
Wellington Masakadza to Kwena Maphaka. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.
Wellington Masakadza to Kwena Maphaka. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Wellington Masakadza to Corbin Bosch. Stock ball full toss, off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Muzarabani.
Wellington Masakadza to Corbin Bosch. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep point for no runs, fielded by Madhevere.
Wellington Masakadza to Corbin Bosch. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Muzarabani.
OUT! Caught. Keshav Maharaj to Tanaka Chivanga. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Maphaka. That's it. The visitors have bowled out the hosts for 251 runs. Sean Williams led the batting with his brilliant innings of 137 but lacked support at the other end. Wiaan Mulder picked up four wickets for South Africa, while Keshav Maharaj and Codi Yusuf also picked up three each. Join us in 10 minutes for South Africa's innings.
Keshav Maharaj to Tanaka Chivanga. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Mulder.
Keshav Maharaj to Tanaka Chivanga. Stock ball half volley, down leg side on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Vincent Masekesa. Stock ball half volley, to leg on the front foot flick, mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Bedingham.
OUT! Bowled. Wiaan Mulder to Blessing Muzarabani. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, missed. Finally, we got the first bowled in this match.
Wiaan Mulder to Blessing Muzarabani. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Maharaj.
Wiaan Mulder to Blessing Muzarabani. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Yusuf.
Wiaan Mulder to Blessing Muzarabani. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Maharaj.
Wiaan Mulder to Vincent Masekesa. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Bosch.
Wiaan Mulder to Vincent Masekesa. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Keshav Maharaj to Blessing Muzarabani. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by de Zorzi.
Keshav Maharaj to Blessing Muzarabani. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Blessing Muzarabani. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Keshav Maharaj to Blessing Muzarabani. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
OUT! Stumped. Keshav Maharaj to Sean Williams. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed, by Verreynne. Masterclass innings come to an end.
Keshav Maharaj to Sean Williams. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by de Zorzi.
FOUR! Wiaan Mulder to Vincent Masekesa. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Wiaan Mulder to Vincent Masekesa. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Wiaan Mulder to Vincent Masekesa. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Zorzi.
Wiaan Mulder to Vincent Masekesa. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to backward point for no runs, fielded by Maphaka.
Wiaan Mulder to Vincent Masekesa. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, run save by de Zorzi, fielded by Maharaj.
Wiaan Mulder to Sean Williams. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Breetzke.
Corbin Bosch to Vincent Masekesa. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Corbin Bosch to Vincent Masekesa. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Corbin Bosch to Vincent Masekesa. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Corbin Bosch to Vincent Masekesa. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Gloved to short leg for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Corbin Bosch to Vincent Masekesa. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, back to bowler for no runs.
Corbin Bosch to Sean Williams. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Yusuf.
Wiaan Mulder to Vincent Masekesa. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Zorzi.
Wiaan Mulder to Vincent Masekesa. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
OUT! Bowled. Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. In-swinging length ball, down leg side on the front foot driving, missed. That's it! South Africa have been bowled out for 369. Skipper Keshav Maharaj chipped in with a composed fifty, while Corbin Bosch played a valuable hand to help the visitors set a formidable total. For Zimbabwe, Wellington Masakadza was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with an impressive four-wicket haul. That leaves Zimbabwe facing a mammoth target of 537 runs. A massive challenge awaits the hosts. Can they mount a resilient fightback, or will South Africa's bowlers take control? Join us in 10 minutes as the final innings of this Test match gets underway.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, hit body to gully for no runs, shy attempt by Ervine.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Masvaure.
SIX! Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled over fine leg for 6 runs.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Out-swinging back of a length, down leg side on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.
Tanaka Chivanga to Codi Yusuf. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.
FOUR! Tanaka Chivanga to Codi Yusuf. Out-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, outside edge past third man for 4 runs.
Tanaka Chivanga to Codi Yusuf. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.
APPEAL! Tanaka Chivanga to Codi Yusuf. In-swinging length ball, off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Masekesa, appeal made for L.B.W. The umpire's finger stays down.
Tanaka Chivanga to Kwena Maphaka. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for 1 run.
No ball Tanaka Chivanga to Kwena Maphaka. In-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to point and it was a no ball, fielded by Masvaure.
Tanaka Chivanga to Codi Yusuf. Out-swinging full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Madhevere.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Welch.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.
Wide Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Tsiga.
Blessing Muzarabani to Codi Yusuf. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Masakadza.
NEW BALL. Blessing Muzarabani to Codi Yusuf. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Madhevere.
Wellington Masakadza to Kwena Maphaka. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Wellington Masakadza to Kwena Maphaka. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Masekesa.
Wellington Masakadza to Codi Yusuf. Stock length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Williams.
Wellington Masakadza to Codi Yusuf. Stock ball half volley, down leg side on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Welch.
Wellington Masakadza to Kwena Maphaka. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Masekesa.
OUT! Bowled. Wellington Masakadza to Keshav Maharaj. Stock length ball, down leg side down the track Slog, missed. Nine down for South Africa.
Wessley Madhevere to Codi Yusuf. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Wessley Madhevere to Codi Yusuf. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Williams.
Wessley Madhevere to Codi Yusuf. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, mis-fielded by Madhevere.
Wessley Madhevere to Codi Yusuf. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Williams.
Wessley Madhevere to Codi Yusuf. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to silly point for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.
OUT! Stumped. Dewald Brevis to Tanaka Chivanga. Leg spinner back of a length, to leg down the track glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side), by Verreynne. It's all over at the First Test, and what a resounding victory for South Africa! The Proteas steamrolled to a commanding win, outclassing Zimbabwe by a massive margin and taking the lead in the series. From the outset, the target proved far too steep for the hosts, who never truly got into the chase. Full credit to skipper Keshav Maharaj, whose masterful bowling changes kept the pressure on and consistently troubled the Zimbabwean lineup. Wellington Masakadza stood tall amid the collapse, notching a hard-fought half-century to top-score in the second innings. But it was Corbin Bosch who stole the spotlight with the ball, claiming an impressive five-wicket haul as his maiden Test fifer. Lhuan-dre Pretorius is the Player of the Match for his excellent batting performance.
Dewald Brevis to Tanaka Chivanga. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Keshav Maharaj to Blessing Muzarabani. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs.
FOUR! Keshav Maharaj to Blessing Muzarabani. Stock ball half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Blessing Muzarabani. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Blessing Muzarabani. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, hit pad to silly point for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
SIX! Keshav Maharaj to Blessing Muzarabani. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Blessing Muzarabani. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Bosch.
Kwena Maphaka to Tanaka Chivanga. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Kwena Maphaka to Tanaka Chivanga. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Kwena Maphaka to Tanaka Chivanga. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Gloved to short leg for no runs, fielded by de Zorzi.
Kwena Maphaka to Tanaka Chivanga. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs.
Kwena Maphaka to Tanaka Chivanga. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
Kwena Maphaka to Tanaka Chivanga. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Dewald Brevis to Blessing Muzarabani. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Dewald Brevis to Blessing Muzarabani. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to backward point for no runs, fielded by Maphaka.
SIX! Dewald Brevis to Blessing Muzarabani. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
FOUR! Dewald Brevis to Blessing Muzarabani. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
FOUR! Dewald Brevis to Blessing Muzarabani. Leg spinner full toss, off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
Dewald Brevis to Blessing Muzarabani. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Maharaj.
Kwena Maphaka to Tanaka Chivanga. Reverse Swing-In yorker, off stump on the back foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Breetzke.
Kwena Maphaka to Tanaka Chivanga. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Kwena Maphaka to Tanaka Chivanga. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Maharaj.
APPEAL! Kwena Maphaka to Tanaka Chivanga. Length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, hit pad to gully for no runs, fielded by Bosch, appeal made for L.B.W. There is an appeal for LBW, but the umpire denies it.
Kwena Maphaka to Tanaka Chivanga. Reverse Swing-In length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Maharaj.
Kwena Maphaka to Tanaka Chivanga. Reverse Swing-In full toss, to leg on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Dewald Brevis to Tanaka Chivanga. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Maphaka.
Dewald Brevis to Tanaka Chivanga. Leg spinner back of a length, to leg on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, mis-fielded by Verreynne.
Dewald Brevis to Tanaka Chivanga. Leg spinner half volley, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Breetzke.
Dewald Brevis to Tanaka Chivanga. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the back foot shoulders arms, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by de Zorzi.