Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Test cricket is set to make a welcome return to Zimbabwe in late 2025 as the nation prepares to host South Africa for a two-match series. The tour will kick off with the first Test beginning on Boxing Day, December 26, 2025, at the iconic Harare Sports Club.This series marks a significant fixture in the international calendar, pitting the formidable South African side against a determined Zimbabwean team eager to make an impact on their home turf. The contest will be a crucial opportunity for Zimbabwe to test their red-ball skills against one of the world's top-ranked teams.For South Africa, the tour represents a chance to assert their dominance and fine-tune their squad in away conditions. The series opener in Harare is expected to draw significant attention as both teams look to start the series on a positive note.Match Details: 1st TestTeams: South Africa vs. ZimbabweSeries: South Africa tour of Zimbabwe, 2025Date: December 26 - 30, 2025Venue: Harare Sports Club, HarareAnnounced SquadsWhile the final playing XIs will be confirmed closer to the match, the initial squads for the tour have been announced.South Africa:Aiden Markram, Dean Elgar, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma, David Bedingham, Keegan Petersen, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Gerald Coetzee, Nandre Burger, Dane Paterson, Tristan Stubbs.Zimbabwe:Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Milton Shumba, Sikandar Raza (c), Sean Williams, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Carl Mumba, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi, Craig Ervine, Innocent Kaia, Joylord Gumbie, Tanaka Chivanga, Faraz Akram.
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