ZIM vs SA | South Africa start Tri-series with dominant win in Harare

07/14/2025

South Africa has started their T20I tri-series campaign with a comprehensive five-wicket win against Zimbabwe. George Linde shines in the first innings with a three-wicket spell, while Brevis-Hermann partnership helps the Proteas get over the line at the Harare Sports Club.

‌South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl, and the Proteas bowlers straight away put pressure on the hosts. The Chevrons posted a total of 141/6 in the 20 overs, with Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza carrying the team with a wonderfully paced half-century, remaining unbeaten on a score of 54 off just 38 deliveries. The top-performing bowler for the Rainbow Nation was George Linde, who finished with figures of 3/10.

The Visitors did not start their chase in great fashion and were at one point struggling at 38/3 in the first six overs. However, all it took was an incredible fourth-wicket partnership between Dewald Brevis and Rubin Hermann to bring the game back in control. Despite the incredible efforts by Zimbabwe pacers Richard Ngarava and Trevor Gwandu, the Rassie van der Dussen-led side finished the game in 15.5 overs and won the game by five wickets.

Dewald Brevis was adjudged the player of the match for his quickfire knock of 41 off 17 deliveries.

What a knock!

Match winning knock from Brevis -

41 off just 17 deliveries with 1 four & 5 sixers 🔥⚡

Whatta playa !!!!!!
— ★ 𝘖𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 ★ (@aravindmsd_07)

Good win!

South Africa seal a comprehensive win in Harare! 🇿🇦🔥

Dewald Brevis stole the show with a blistering 41 off 17 balls, including 5 sixes! 💥

For Zimbabwe, skipper Sikandar Raza stood tall with an unbeaten 54, but lacked support.

Brevis show in Harare.
— lightningspeed (@lightningspeedk)

Yeah!

Dewald Brevis Era !!!🥶🔥
— TheXReplier (@ReplySensei)

Good knock!

Dewald brevis smashed 41 of 17 in his return to t20i cricket 🥶💥, he smashed 4 6 6 6 in an over to take the game away from zimbabwe 🇿🇼, what a long term investment got 👏💛.
— Honest CSK fan (@AnanthuP10144)

He's built different!

DEWALD BREVIS SMASHED 41 RUNS FROM JUST 17 BALLS IN THE CHASE AGAINST ZIMBABWE

Brevis has arrived in International cricket.

DEWALD BREVIS WON HIS FIRST POTM IN INTERNATIONAL CRICKET

- The Future Superstar is here...!!!!💛💛
— Rakesh yadav (@Yadavrakesh63)

He deserves it!

Man of The Match - Dewald Brevis ⚡
— Pratyush Halder (@pratyush_no7)

He really did well there!

WHAT PRESSURE 😎🔥. SIKANDAR RAZA IS HERE 😎🔥.
— Abba's Notebook (@AbbasNotebook)

Great win!

Win For South Africa 🇿🇦 Against Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 ✍️. Batting First Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 Set The Total Of 141/8 In 20 Overs ✍️. In Reply South Africa 🇿🇦 Chased Down 142/5 In 15.5 Overs ✍️. 🇿🇼 🏏
— SportsFreak_Sameer (@Sidharth_World_)

Big margin!