ZIM vs SA 1st T20I – Top Fantasy Picks for Dream11

Here’s your expert fantasy guide for the Zimbabwe vs South Africa 1st T20I at Harare Sports Club. With ideal weather conditions and a balanced pitch, it's shaping up to be a high-scoring match with plenty of fantasy potential.

Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

• Sikandar Raza (ZIM) – A proven explosive all-rounder: in 3 T20Is this year he has scored 136 runs at a 172 strike rate and taken 5 wickets. Strong captaincy choice for double points.
   
• Aiden Markram (SA) – In top form with 780 runs at 151 SR across 26 T20Is, including recent big knocks. Ideal vice-captain pick.
   

Batters to Target

• Quinton de Kock (SA) – With over 2000 T20I runs at a 134 SR, de Kock is a staple opener; adds value through his wicket keeping skills.
   
• Rilee Rossouw (SA) – Striking form with a T20I century in recent months and averaging 37 at SR 153.
   
• Craig Ervine (ZIM) – Experienced top-order anchor, consistently delivering in pressure games; big T20 runs and solid starts.

All-Rounders with Impact

• Sikandar Raza (ZIM) – Already covered above; his dual skill set makes him fantasy gold.
   
• Wellington Masakadza (ZIM) – Budget pick spinner who can control the middle overs and contribute points through economy.

Must-Have Bowlers

• Blessing Muzarabani (ZIM) – Rapid pacer in red-hot form: 6 wickets in 3 matches at 15.8 average.
   
• Keshav Maharaj (SA) or Anrich Nortje (SA) – Both offer frontline bowling with wicket-taking potential. Maharaj's economy can earn crucial fantasy points; Nortje targets early breakthroughs.
   

Budget/Value Picks

• Brian Bennett (ZIM) – Emerging talent, solid youth performance; likely to play at the top.
   
• Tinotenda Maposa (ZIM) – Hard-hitting batting all-rounder; cheap pick with late-innings potential.

Dream11 Team Template

Role	Players
WK	Quinton de Kock (SA)
Batters	Aiden Markram (SA), Rilee Rossouw (SA), Craig Ervine (ZIM), Brian Bennett (ZIM)
All‑rounders	Sikandar Raza (ZIM), Wellington Masakadza (ZIM)
Bowlers	Blessing Muzarabani (ZIM), Anrich Nortje (SA), Keshav Maharaj (SA)

• Captain: Sikandar Raza
   
• Vice‑Captain: Aiden Markram

Strategy Tips

• The clear, sunny conditions and stable temperatures (20°C) mean a full uninterrupted match—ideal for batters.
   
• Pitch expected to favor batters early to middle innings, but spinners become more effective later—rotate your picks accordingly.
   
• Prioritize strike-rate earners (de Kock, Rossouw, Raza) and strike bowlers (Muzarabani, Nortje).
   
• Budget options in lower order or spin can balance your team and let you afford top-tier players.

Final Fantasy Summary

• High-impact core choices: Raza (C), Markram (VC), de Kock, Muzarabani.
   
• Balance with value: Bennett and Maposa provide cost-efficiency with boom potential.
   
• Play the conditions: pick wicket-takers who can exploit middling pitch and active batting.