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India Today
2 days ago
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- India Today
South Africa to play warm-up game vs Zimbabwe in preparation for WTC final vs Australia
South Africa cricket team will take on Zimbabwe in a four-day warm-up fixture ahead of the all-important World Test Championship (WTC) final 2025 against Australia. South Africa are set to take on Australia in the WTC final from June 11 at Lord' prepare for their maiden WTC final, the Proteas will play a practice game against Zimbabwe from June 3 in England at Arundel Castle Cricket Ground in Sussex. South Africa's last appearance in the longest format came during the two-match series against Pakistan in January 2025, where they emerged victorious by the other hand, Zimbabwe recently played a historic one-off Test against England after 22 years, where they lost by an innings and 45 runs. They will be without Sikandar Raza, Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava. Despite that, they are otherwise expected to field a strong outfit, with the likes of Sean Williams, Bennett, Victor Nyauchi, Clive Madande, and Craig Ervine in the mix. Following the warm-up game, Zimbabwe will also host South Africa for a two-match Test series from 28th June. The two teams last played a one-off Test back in December 2017, where South Africa won by an innings and 120 runs. Overall, South Africa have played nine Tests vs Zimabwe and won eight with one game ending in a Africa Squad for the WTC 2025 Final: Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Squad: Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Ben Curran, Alex Falao, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tanunurwa Makoni, Wellington Masakadza, Vincent Masekesa, Newman Nyamhuri, Victor Nyauchi, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Nicholas Welch, Sean Williams.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
South Africa to play against Zimbabwe ahead of WTC final against Australia
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): South Africa will lock horns with Zimbabwe in a four-day warm-up match from June 3 at the Arundel Castle Cricket Ground in Sussex, England, as per the ICC official website. This will serve as key preparation for the Proteas ahead of their all-important World Test Championship Final at the Oval against Australia starting June 11. South Africa last featured in the longest format in a 2-0 home series win over Pakistan in January 2025, and this warm-up against their neighbours will provide them with a chance to acclimatise to red-ball cricket ahead of the Ultimate Test. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, are coming off in a one-off Test against England at Trent Bridge, their first Test on English soil in two decades, a landmark moment in their cricketing journey. Despite England winning the contest by an innings and 45 runs, Zimbabwe had plenty of moments to remember from the game, especially Brian Bennett's fighting ton in the first innings. Zimbabwe will be without the services of Sikandar Raza, Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava, but are otherwise expected to field a strong outfit, with the likes of Sean Williams, Bennett, Victor Nyauchi, Clive Madande, and Craig Ervine in the mix. South Africa Squad for the WTC 2025 Final: Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy. Zimbabwe Squad: Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Ben Curran, Alex Falao, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tanunurwa Makoni, Wellington Masakadza, Vincent Masekesa, Newman Nyamhuri, Victor Nyauchi, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Nicholas Welch, Sean Williams. (ANI)
NDTV
3 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
South Africa To Play Zimbabwe As Warm-Up For WTC Final Against Australia
South Africa will play against with Zimbabwe in a four-day warm-up match from June 3 at the Arundel Castle Cricket Ground in Sussex, England, as per the ICC official website. This will serve as key preparation for the Proteas ahead of their all-important World Test Championship Final at the Oval against Australia starting June 11. South Africa last featured in the longest format in a 2-0 home series win over Pakistan in January 2025, and this warm-up against their neighbours will provide them with a chance to acclimatise to red-ball cricket ahead of the Ultimate Test. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, are coming off in a one-off Test against England at Trent Bridge, their first Test on English soil in two decades, a landmark moment in their cricketing journey. Despite England winning the contest by an innings and 45 runs, Zimbabwe had plenty of moments to remember from the game, especially Brian Bennett's fighting ton in the first innings. Zimbabwe will be without the services of Sikandar Raza, Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava, but are otherwise expected to field a strong outfit, with the likes of Sean Williams, Bennett, Victor Nyauchi, Clive Madande, and Craig Ervine in the mix. South Africa Squad for the WTC 2025 Final: Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy. Zimbabwe Squad: Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Ben Curran, Alex Falao, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tanunurwa Makoni, Wellington Masakadza, Vincent Masekesa, Newman Nyamhuri, Victor Nyauchi, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Nicholas Welch, Sean Williams. Listen to the latest songs, only on
Int'l Cricket Council
3 days ago
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Proteas face Zimbabwe before World Test Championship Final
South Africa are all set to take on Zimbabwe in a four-day warm-up match from June 3 in England. The contest will be played at Arundel Castle Cricket Ground in Sussex. This will serve as key preparation for the Proteas ahead of their all-important World Test Championship Final at the Oval against Australia starting June 11. South Africa last featured in the longest format in a 2-0 home series win over Pakistan in January 2025, and this warm-up against their neighbours will provide them with a chance to acclimatise to red-ball cricket ahead of the Ultimate Test. South Africa Squad for the WTC 2025 Final: Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, are coming off a historic appearance in a one-off Test against England at Trent Bridge, their first Test on English soil in two decades, a landmark moment in their cricketing journey. Despite England winning the contest by an innings and 45 runs, Zimbabwe had plenty of moments to remember from the game, especially Brian Bennett's fighting ton in the first innings. Zimbabwe will be without the services of Sikandar Raza, Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava, but are otherwise expected to field a strong outfit, with the likes of Sean Williams, Bennett, Victor Nyauchi, Clive Madande, and Craig Ervine in the mix. The warm-up fixture against South Africa marks another significant step for Zimbabwe, serving as a key rehearsal ahead of their two-Test home series against the same opponents in Bulawayo, slated for June and July. Zimbabwe Squad: Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Ben Curran, Alex Falao, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tanunurwa Makoni, Wellington Masakadza, Vincent Masekesa, Newman Nyamhuri, Victor Nyauchi, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Nicholas Welch, Sean Williams. The Chevrons are also slated to host New Zealand for a two-Test series later in the summer. ICC World Test Championship Final, 2025NewsSouth AfricaZimbabwe
India.com
13-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
IPL 2025 updated schedule: Top foreign players from RCB, MI, PBKS set to miss remaining games
Mumbai Indians are set to suffer a top-order setback as South Africa's Ryan Rickelton is expected to join his national team for the WTC 2025 Final. His absence during the IPL playoffs could disrupt Mumbai's batting stability at a crucial juncture. Another key figure likely to miss the business end of the IPL is MI pacer Corbin Bosch. With Test commitments looming, Bosch's departure could thin out Mumbai's pace resources just when they need variety and depth in their bowling attack. Punjab Kings are likely to lose their pace all-rounder Marco Jansen to the WTC Final. Jansen's absence would be a double blow — weakening their new-ball bowling and depriving the team of a big-hitting option in the lower middle order. RCB are bracing for the absence of premier fast bowler Josh Hazlewood, who is expected to be part of Australia's WTC squad. Hazlewood's unavailability could leave a significant void in the pace department at a critical playoff phase. Lungi Ngidi, another pace weapon for RCB, is also likely to depart for South Africa's WTC Final preparations. Losing both Hazlewood and Ngidi could severely dent RCB's bowling strength in the knockout rounds. Power-hitting West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd may be unavailable for the IPL playoffs due to national duty in the ODI series against Ireland and England. His absence would impact RCB's lower-order firepower and bowling balance. Emerging all-rounder Jacob Bethell is expected to leave before the playoffs to fulfill international duties, possibly with the England Lions or senior squad. His exit raises team balance issues for RCB, especially in the middle overs. Liam Livingstone, known for his finishing abilities and part-time spin, is likely to leave Royal Challengers ahead of the playoffs for England's ODI series. Losing such a multi-dimensional player would be a major blow to PBKS's end-overs strategy. Explosive English opener Phil Salt, a key powerplay enforcer for RCB, could miss the playoffs due to his selection in England's ODI squad. His absence would likely disrupt RCB's top-order tempo and early aggression.
