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The South Africa tour of Zimbabwe 2025 is set to bring red-ball cricket excitement back to Bulawayo as the two nations face off in a two-match Test series starting June 28. With key players missing, fresh faces in both squads, and spin-friendly conditions expected at the Queen's Sports Club, fans can look forward to a competitive and closely fought series. Here's everything you need to know about the SA vs ZIM Test series live streaming, schedule, and key players to watch.
Zimbabwe: All Test matches will be broadcast free-to-air on ZBC TV as it's the official public broadcaster
South Africa & Sub Saharan Africa: You can stream live via SuperSport on DStv (Premium/Compact packages) or the DStv Stream/Showmax app
International (Mobile/TV): Platforms like FanCode (for India & select markets) offer live streams via smartphone or web
The upcoming two-match Test series between Zimbabwe and South Africa will take place at a single venue—Queen's Sports Club in Bulawayo. Known for its slow surfaces and supportive conditions for spin bowling, the ground is expected to play a crucial role in the outcome of both Tests.
The first Test will be played from Friday, June 28 to Tuesday, July 2, while the second Test is scheduled from Saturday, July 6 to Wednesday, July 10. Both matches will start at 1:30 PM IST (10:00 AM local time) each day.How to Watch SA vs ZIM Test Live on Mobile and TV
ZBC TV: Free live broadcast across Zimbabwe via terrestrial TV.
SuperSport: Available on DStv satellite (CRicket channel upgrades included) and DStv Stream/Showmax apps for subscribers
FanCode: Especially for India—download the app or watch online. Install and sign up to access the live match feed .
Other Countries: Couch in the U.S.? Use Willow TV or ESPN+ via Sling TV—these often carry South Africa tours
VPN Trick: If you're abroad and face geo-blocks, services like NordVPN or ExpressVPN are reliable for accessing your home stream
Fresh off their World Test Championship title win over Australia, South Africa enters the Zimbabwe series with high confidence but a reshuffled lineup. Regular skipper Temba Bavuma has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury, paving the way for veteran spinner Keshav Maharaj to take over as captain. This tour offers a golden opportunity for emerging players like Dewald Brevis, Matthew Breetzke, and Corbin Bosch to prove themselves in the longer format.
Zimbabwe, meanwhile, sees the return of familiar faces as they look to strengthen their squad under the leadership of Craig Ervine. The inclusion of Prince Masvaure and Takudzwanashe Kaitano gives their top order more resilience, while Vincent Masekesa's comeback could add a crucial spin option on what are likely to be slow and dry surfaces.
The two sides last met in a Test in 2017, and the gap since then adds intrigue. Zimbabwe will look to exploit home conditions and push the more experienced South Africans, who must adjust to the low-bounce Bulawayo pitches quickly.
Craig Ervine: The experienced skipper and dependable batter at the top.
Prince Masvaure: A returning batter who can provide stability.
Blessing Muzarabani: The pace spearhead with bounce and accuracy.
Vincent Masekesa: A leg-spinner who could be Zimbabwe's X-factor.
Keshav Maharaj: Leading the side and expected to thrive with the ball on turning pitches.
Dewald Brevis: A young, dynamic batter who brings flair to the top order.
Kyle Verreynne: A composed wicketkeeper-batter likely to be central to South Africa's middle order.
Lungi Ngidi: The frontline seamer tasked with early breakthroughs.
In Zimbabwe? Tune into ZBC TV or the ZBC website.
In South Africa or Sub-Saharan Africa? Use SuperSport via DStv or the Showmax app.
Elsewhere? FanCode (India), Willow/ESPN+ (US), or local rights on Sky/TNT (UK). When geo-blocked, a VPN is a handy workaround.
