HARARE, July 14, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - South Africa beat Zimbabwe by five wickets in the first match of a Twenty20 triangular series, also involving New Zealand, at Harare Sports Club on Monday.

Brief scores: 

Zimbabwe 141-6 in 20 overs (S. Raza 54 not out; G. Linde 3-10)

South Africa 142-5 in 15.5 overs (R. Hermann 45, D. Brevis 40; R. Ngarava 3-35, T. Gwandu 2-15). 

Result: South Africa won by five wickets.

Toss: South Africa.

Remaining fixtures (all in Harare):

July 16, New Zealand v South Africa

July 18, Zimbabwe v New Zealand

July 20, Zimbabwe v South Africa

July 22, New Zealand v South Africa

July 24, Zimbabwe v New Zealand

July 26, Final