Defending World Test Champion, South AfricaRegister a major win Zimbabwe 328 runs on a large scale in the initial game of the two-match test series in Bulawayo. Despite the specialty of many fresh faces, Proteus displayed great character away from home. The necklace marked the heaviest for the hosts in the run margin case.
Corbin Bosch’s five -wicket seal seals wins for South Africa
Starting the day 4 in a comfortable position, Zimbabwe requires more than 500 runs and nine wickets, Proteas bowled with discipline to wrap Zimbabwe’s innings faster. After lunch, the hosts were struggling at 150 for 6, many of his batting had already returned to the pavilion. Captain Craig erwin Showed some resistance with a gritty 49, while Welington masakadza Influenced by half -century battle, scoring 57 runs off 92 balls.
For South Africa, the day was of Pesar Corbin BoschWho gave a great mantra to claim a five -wicket race, which ended with 5 figures for 43. Kodi Yusuf In addition, shining with the ball, taking 3 wickets and earning praise for his swing and consistent length. Captain Keshav Maharaj And youth talent Devald Bravis Each one pasted with a wicket, completing a clinical bowling performance, which won a solid victory to South Africa.
Lhan-Dre Pretorius shines with a tremendous century
A few weeks after his historic victory at Lord’s, Proteus was given his next challenge with a slightly different lineup. Despite the changes, the side gave according to expectations, bringing many positivity to the table. The standout was one of the artists Lhan-Dre Pretorius, Who scored a brilliant century with a brilliant 153 in the first innings.
On the other hand, Zimbabwe showed the promise, but will need to step into their youth to compete at this stage. Experience batsman Scene Williams Was unprecedented, anchoring his first innings with a gritty century, scoring 137 runs and gave the batting lineup very important stability.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Large -scale victory for Proteas, defeating Zimbabwe by 328 runs in the first test at Bulveo!
Fast-bouling all-rounder Corbin Bosch in his second match with his young woman Test Century and first five-wicket hall in format!
Major team efforts all rounds!#Savzim
– Kas Naidu (@Kassnaidoo) 1 July, 2025
🚨 History created by Corbin Bosch 🚨
-Bin Bosch became the first South African player to run a hundred and five wickets in a test after 23 years. pic.twitter.com/kqjbu6qmkz
– Johns. (@Criccrazyjohns) 1 July, 2025
Corbin Bosch is a full -time place in the better testing team. He has just gone and done which Jacques Kalis did several times during his career.
One 100 and one 5 turns. In addition, he praises Jansen and Rabada with the ball.
Special mention of Mulder also. 147 and a 4 turn
– Bokscrum (@Bokscrum1211) 1 July, 2025
Zimbabwe 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝘀 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝘀.
Largest defeat for Zim in Test: 315 runs SL @ Gall, 2002#Zimvsa #Zimvssa
– Sudarshan Sridharan (@Sudharshansrid1) 1 July, 2025
Our protigns have closed the test series with a solid, no-bread win! 🇿🇦 Boys showed serious skills, discipline and smart cricket with both bat and ball. A proper team effort that keeps us above 1-0 in the series. Lekker goods!
Sorry Bo Maki, we had to test on U!#Zimvssa pic.twitter.com/xthle9c5js– Tlotliso mphthi 🇿🇦🇮🇱🇱🇸 (@tlotlisom_) 1 July, 2025
South Africa won the first Test by 328 runs. Is there a performance Corbin Bosch (100*, 36 and 5/43), Vian Mulder (4/50 and 147) and Keshav Maharaj (21, 3/70, 51 and 1/71). Great knock on Test debut Lohan-Dre Pratorius 153 (Player of the Match). Fantastic knock de Bravis 51 (41). Excellent…
– Jaayshaan (Vaidyjayashankar) (@Jaayshaan) 1 July, 2025
World champion South Africa defeated Zimbabwe by 328 runs in the first Test match .. !!!!
– What is a dominant victory by Proteas.#Shubmangill #Yashasvijasival #Viratkohli #Klrahul #INDVSENG #RISHABHPANT pic.twitter.com/O2L8MWBGR2
– Monish (@monish09cric) 1 July, 2025
Damn Hai Corbin Bosch should flare up !!
– 3 August (@_milli__) 1 July, 2025
The new World Test champion South Africa defeated Zimbabwe its heaviest defeat in Test cricket.
Protiaz won by 328 runs in Bulwayo. #Savzim #Zimvrsa #Testcrick– Sports Geez (@Sportsgeeeez) 1 July, 2025
Corbin Bosch – to score the first South African in 23 years to score one hundred and take a feeter in the same test.#Savszim #Zimvrsa pic.twitter.com/pwiW89nbhq
– Fickle Sarkar (@Cricxnews140982) 1 July, 2025
South Africa go up 1-0 in this two-match test series#Cricket #Zimvsa #Southafrica pic.twitter.com/55fst4pl0n
– CRICKETIMES.COM (@crickettimeshq) 1 July, 2025
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