Sat Jun 28 09:10:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Fresh off their World Test Championship victory, South Africa is set to face Zimbabwe in a two-Test series starting June 28th. Keshav Maharaj will captain the Proteas in Temba Bavuma’s absence. Three players, Dewald Brevis, Codi Yusuf, and Lhuan-dre Pretorius, will debut for South Africa. Several key players like Rabada and Markram have been rested. Zimbabwe, led by Craig Ervine, will look to improve their record against South Africa in their first Test match since 2017. The match will be held in Bulawayo and available on FanCode in India.

**News Article:**

**South Africa Faces Zimbabwe in Test Series After WTC Triumph**

**Bulawayo, Zimbabwe** – Riding high from their recent World Test Championship (WTC) victory over Australia, South Africa is heading to Bulawayo to engage Zimbabwe in a two-Test series, commencing this Saturday, June 28th. The Proteas will be without their regular captain Temba Bavuma, who is sidelined due to injury, with Keshav Maharaj stepping up to lead the side.

The South African squad has already announced its playing XI, which features exciting debutants in Dewald Brevis, Codi Yusuf, and Lhuan-dre Pretorius. However, several key players including Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, and Tristan Stubbs have been rested for this series.

Zimbabwe, captained by Craig Ervine, will be aiming to reverse their fortunes against the Proteas, having lost eight of their last nine Test encounters. This series marks the first Test match between the two nations since December 2017.

**Zimbabwe Squad:** Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Sean Williams, Nick Welch, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Clive Madande (wk), Wessly Madhevere, Vincent Masekesa, Blessing Muzarabani, Tanaka Chivanga, Trevor Gwandu, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Newman Nyamhuri, Wellington Masakadza, Kundai Matigimu, Prince Masvaure.

**South Africa Playing XI:** Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Wiaan Mulder, David Bedingham, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Kyle Verreynne, Corbin Borch, Keshav Maharaj (c), Codi Yusuf, Kwena Maphaka.

The first Test will be held at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, starting at 1:30 PM IST with the toss at 1 PM IST. Unfortunately, the match will not be telecast live in India. Cricket fans in India can catch the live stream on the FanCode app and website. Subscribe Now! Get features like.

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