1st Test: Zimbabwe vs South Africa: Dream 11 Predictions & Picks!

June 27, 2025

Zimbabwe vs South Africa 1st Test

Venue: Queens Sports Club

Fantasy Cricket Blog by Apna Cricket Team

The first Test between Zimbabwe and South Africa at Queens Sports Club is more than just a red-ball contest—it's a chance for fantasy cricket players to accumulate high-value, consistent points across five days. With both teams bringing a mix of youth, experience, and specialist Test skills, this match holds massive fantasy potential.

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This blog is your ultimate guide to crafting the best fantasy cricket team for this match, featuring our signature sections:

- ACT's Stadium Ki Samajh (Stadium Report)

- Batters' Battle

- Bowlers' Battle

- Top Fantasy Picks powered by ACT's GL Saathi

- ACT's AI Fantasy Team Builder Pass - Your AI-powered winning strategy

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ACT’s Stadium Ki Samajh – Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

The surface at Queens Sports Club is traditionally slow, dry, and assists spinners more as the match progresses. Batting on Days 1 and 2 is the best time to score big, but from Day 3 onward, spinners and reverse-swing bowlers come into play.

- Average 1st Innings Score: 300+

- Best Time to Bat: Days 1 and 2

- Bowling Advantage: Spinners from Day 3 onwards

- Fantasy Tip: Target top-order batters and spinners with long spells

Batters’ Battle – Zimbabwe’s Grit vs South Africa’s Depth

Zimbabwe's batting lineup will lean on the experienced trio of Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, and Takudzwanashe Kaitano. They are solid players for the long format and can anchor innings, making them ideal for fantasy leagues that focus on time at the crease and milestone scores.

South Africa, meanwhile, boasts red-ball prowess in David Bedingham, Tony de Zorzi, and Zubayr Hamza. Kyle Verreynne brings value both as a batter and wicketkeeper, while the exciting Lhuan-dre Pretorius could be a breakout differential pick.

GL Saathi Insight: For safe fantasy picks, lock in Sean Williams and Tony de Zorzi. If you're chasing upside, Hamza or Welch could be ideal.

Bowlers’ Battle – Spin Will Win, But Don’t Ignore the Quick Threats

South Africa's strength lies in its depth of bowling. Keshav Maharaj is expected to bowl long, match-defining spells, while young pacer Kwena Maphaka might surprise with early breakthroughs. Wiaan Mulder and Corbin Bosch offer extra fantasy points with their dual-skill role.

Zimbabwe have experience in Blessing Muzarabani, and the spin pair of Wellington Masakadza and Vincent Masekesa could benefit from deteriorating conditions.

GL Saathi Tip: Invest in spinners bowling in the final innings. Also, pick pacers with early new-ball duties.

Top Fantasy Picks (Powered by ACT’s GL Saathi)

- Keshav Maharaj – Captain, lead spinner, pitch will assist

- Sean Williams – All-round impact player with experience

- Tony de Zorzi – Proven scorer in red-ball cricket

- Craig Ervine – Veteran anchor, reliable for long innings

- Kyle Verreynne – Wicketkeeper and middle-order scorer

- Blessing Muzarabani – Wicket-taker with reverse swing potential

- Wiaan Mulder – Allrounder with guaranteed game time

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