Zimbabwe vs South Africa, SA win by 7 wickets, enter Tri-Series final. Dussen, Hermann shine as Zimbabwe exit after 3 straight defeats.
South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 7 wickets in the Tri-Nation T20 Series 2025. With this win, South Africa reached the final. Zimbabwe scored 144/6 in 20 overs. South Africa chased the target easily in just 17.3 overs. Now South Africa will play the final against New Zealand on 26th July.
Rassie van der Dussen Leads From Front
South Africa’s captain Rassie van der Dussen played a key role. He scored a half-century and stayed not out till the end. His calm batting helped the team recover after losing early wickets. His 106-run partnership with Rubin Hermann made the win easy. Dussen praised his bowlers and said the team is improving.
Rubin Hermann Named Player of the Match
Rubin Hermann was named Player of the Match. He also scored a fifty and batted with confidence. He said he trusted his instincts and focused on playing straight cricket shots. Though he wished to finish the match himself, he was happy with his contribution. Hermann’s smart play helped his team chase comfortably.
Zimbabwe’s Batting and Bowling Review
Zimbabwe batted first and scored 144/6. Brian Bennett and Ryan Burl added a solid 78 runs. But the team couldn’t accelerate in the final overs. Corbin Bosch and Lungi Ngidi bowled well for South Africa. Zimbabwe’s bowlers started well but couldn’t stop the chase. Tinotenda Maposa took 2 wickets.
Zimbabwe Captain’s Honest Feedback
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza admitted that the pitch became better for batting in the second half. However, he said it was not an excuse. He accepted that his team needs to improve in both batting and bowling. Raza also said that he wants to lead from the front and perform better next time.
South Africa’s Chase: Early Wickets But Strong Recovery
South Africa lost both openers early. But the team didn’t panic. Rassie van der Dussen and Rubin Hermann built a big 106-run partnership. This stand took the game away from Zimbabwe. Dewald Brevis then hit a massive six and scored the winning run. South Africa won the game with 9 balls to spare.
Match Turning Point: Dussen-Hermann Stand
The turning point of the match was the big partnership between Dussen and Hermann. Both batted responsibly and hit boundaries at the right time. Their balance of patience and aggression gave no chance to Zimbabwe bowlers. Once they crossed 100, the result was clear.
What’s Next?
South Africa will now face New Zealand in the final on 26th July. The match promises to be exciting as both teams are in good form. South Africa fans will be hopeful for a big win. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, has lost all three matches in the series and is now out of the tournament.
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