Zimbabwe vs. South Africa ODI Prediction

South Africa continued their dominance in the Zimbabwe Triangular Series 2014, by defeating the strong unit of Australia while chasing a mammoth total of 327. Zimbabwe remained an easy hunting team for the participants but they will try to show their existence in the event by winning the next match against the Proteas.

Players to watch

Hamilton Masakadza was the only batsman who played well against Australia and scored 70 runs while Sikandar Raza contributed 33. Brendan Taylor, Elton Chigumbura and Sean Williams are capable of piling up runs. Tendai Chatara, John Nyumbu and Tinashe Panyangara are required to improve their bowling.

The skipper of the Proteas, AB de Villiers along with Faf du Plessis thrashed tons vs. Australia and grabbed the match for their side. Hashim Amla, Jean-Paul Duminy and Quinton de Kock are supreme batsmen while Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, Ryan McLaren and Imran Tahir are their dependable bowlers.

Time & Venue

Friday August 29, 2014 @ 07.30 GMT, 09.30 local at Harare Sports Club.

Weather

A smooth weather with the temperatures around 9-25ᵒC.

Toss

The winner will prefer to chase

The Pitch

It is going to be a batting paradise

Teams

Zimbabwe – Elton Chigumbura (C), Brendan Taylor, Richmond Mutumbami, Hamilton Masakadza, Tino Mawoyo, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Prosper Utseya, Tinashe Panyangara, John Nyumbu, Tendai Chatara.

South Africa – AB de Villiers (C), Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock, Faf du Plessis, Jean-Paul Duminy, David Miller, Ryan McLaren, Wayne Parnell, Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, Imran Tahir.

Prediction

It will be an easy win for South Africa.