Zimbabwe vs. South Africa Only Test Prediction

The South African cricket squad under the leadership of Hashim Amla has landed in Zimbabwe to play one Test. Both countries have faced each other seven times in the longer version of the game, the Proteas have won six and one ended in a draw. The home side will anticipate winning the only Test whereas the no.1 side of the globe will go for another victory.

Players to watch

Hashim Amla, Jean-Paul Duminy, Dean Elgar are in great form and they posted a century each in the recently concluded two Test series vs. Sri Lanka. Jean-Paul Duminy and AB de Villiers are the solid middle order batsmen whereas Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel and Imran Tahir are their match winning bowlers.

The skipper of Zimbabwe, Brendan Taylor, the seasoned batsman Hamilton Masakadza and Tino Mawayo were instrumental in their Test win against Pakistan at home in September 2013. Vusi Sibanda and Sikandar Raza can bat according to the situation while Tendai Chatara, Shingi Masakadza and Prosper Utseya can create problems for the rival team.

Time & Venue

Saturday August 9 – Wednesday, August 13, 2014 @ 08.00 GMT, 10.00 local at Harare Sports Club.

Weather

The weather will remain sunny most of the times with the temperatures around 9-25ᵒC.

Toss

The winning captain will opt to bat first

The Pitch

A nicely prepared strip which will be suitable for batting.

Teams

Zimbabwe training squad - Brendan Taylor (C), Sikandar Raza Butt, Regis Chakabva, Tendai Chatara, Elton Chigumbura, Steven Chimhamhiwa, Michael Chinouya, Luke Jongwe, Tafadzwa Kamungozi, Neville Madziva, Hamilton Masakadza, Shingirai Masakadza, Tinotenda Mawoyo, Natsai M'shangwe, Cuthbert Musoko, Richmond Mutumbami, Taurai Muzarabani, John Nyumbu, Tinashe Panyangara, Vusimuzi Sibanda, Donald Tiripano, Prosper Utseya, Mark Vermeulen, Malcolm Waller, Sean Williams.

South Africa - Hashim Amla (C), AB de Villiers (vice-capt), Kyle Abbott, Quinton de Kock, JP Duminy, Faf du Plessis, Dean Elgar, Imran Tahir, Morne Morkel, Wayne Parnell, Alviro Petersen, Vernon Philander, Dane Piedt, Dale Steyn, Stiaan van Zyl

Prediction

South Africa will be the possible winners.