How to Watch Zimbabwe vs South Africa 1st Test – South Africa Tour of Zimbabwe 2025

The South Africa tour of Zimbabwe kicks off with a two-Test series this summer, and cricket fans are lining up to watch the Zimbabwe vs South Africa Test live from 28 June to 02 July 2025 in Bulawayo. 

This is not a mere warm-up match as far as it is going to be a strong five-day match with South Africa throwing in a very young and new set of lineup under the leadership of Keshav Maharaj. As there are various channels of transmission across the world, here is your ultimate guide to the SA vs ZIM Test match live stream via mobile, television or computer.

Match Details & Why It Matters

Matching Specifications & The Purpose: Why It Matters

• Dates: 28 June – 2 July 2025
• Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
• START: 10:00 AM local time (08:00 GMT; 1:30 PM IST)
• Captaincy Update- Keshav Maharaj takes the reins of the Proteas subsequent to an injury to Temba Bavuma

This Test preconditions the series, where Zimbabwe has a chance to test the South African team, composed mainly of new players, prior to the second Test on 6-10 July.

Where to Stream in Your Region

Catch the Zimbabwe vs South Africa Test live via the following platforms:

Region	Platform	Access Type
Pakistan/Bangladesh	tapmad	Subscription; full Test coverage, HD
India	FanCode	Live app streaming, reminders included
South Africa	SuperSport (DStv)	TV & app streaming
USA/Canada	Willow TV	Cable/app with DVR & replays
UK/Europe	ICC.tv (selected regions) & Sky Sports	Free ICC.tv where available, Sky elsewhere
Global	ICC.tv	Check availability by country

If you're abroad during the match, a legal VPN can help securely access your home country’s coverage, just ensure it doesn’t violate platform policies.

Mobile & Smart TV Tips

• tapmad: , match alerts, and multi-commentary support.
• FanCode: Live ball-by-ball commentary, stats, and scorecard access in India.
• Willow TV, SuperSport, Sky Go: Offer mobile apps with seamless casting to Smart TVs.
• ICC.tv: Ideal for global fans without regional broadcaster access.

Pro tip: Download and log into your app ahead of time, test casting, and enable notifications 30 minutes before the first ball kicks off.

Context: How This Opens the Series

This first Test is part of the broader narrative covered in our main guide on Test Cricket Special, which explains how to watch both this series and England’s Test series against India live and online. This article dives deeper into the specifics for Zimbabwe vs South Africa.

South Africa has chosen a mostly fresh squad, giving opportunities to young players while resting senior players like Aiden Markram and Kagiso Rabada. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe aims to leverage home advantage under Craig Ervine and key pacers such as Blessing Muzarabani.

Final Tips for Viewing

1. Timezones: 10:00 AM local Bulawayo translates to 08:00 GMT, 1:30 PM IST, or early morning in Australia.
2. Connection: Use stable broadband (5+ Mbps) or a 4G/5G mobile connection to avoid buffering.
3. Device casting: Ready your TV with Chromecast or AirPlay to enjoy big-screen viewing.
4. Notifications: Use app alerts to stay tuned to match-start and session updates.

Wrap-Up

The first Test between Zimbabwe and South Africa sets the stage for a compelling series showcasing emerging talent and tactical intrigue across five challenging days. Whether you're streaming via tapmad, FanCode, or your regional provider, you'll have every over covered. Enjoy Day 1 live—and let me know if you'd like a breakdown of key player matchups, second Test schedule, or upcoming viewing guides!