Archive · 30 Jun 2025
South Africa Sets New Test Record vs. Zimbabwe
South Africa's cricket team did something amazing in a match against Zimbabwe!
They set Zimbabwe a giant target of 537 runs to win, which has never happened before in a Test match.
It's like they gave Zimbabwe a huge mountain to climb!
This is the first time any team has set such a high target for Zimbabwe in the fourth innings of a Test match.
Zimbabwe has a tough task ahead, as they have never beaten South Africa in Test cricket.
South Africa has won most of their past matches against Zimbabwe.
South Africa set a world record, setting Zimbabwe a target of 537 in a Test match.
This feat is a first in Test cricket history against Zimbabwe.
The match is part of a two-match Test series in Bulawayo.
South Africa is playing its first Test since winning the WTC.
Zimbabwe has never won against South Africa in Test history.
- Who
- South Africa and Zimbabwe cricket teams.
- What
- South Africa set a record by setting a target of 537 runs for Zimbabwe in a Test match.
- When
- During the first match of their two-match Test series against Zimbabwe.
- Where
- Queens Park Oval in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- Why
- South Africa achieved a new record in Test cricket history.
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Match Outcome
South Africa
Currently ahead, aiming for a win.
Zimbabwe
Facing a huge challenge, needing an unprecedented run chase to win.
- Match Series
- Two-match Test series
- Venue
- Queens Park Oval, Bulawayo
- South Africa's Target Set
- 537 runs
- Zimbabwe's Score at Day 3 Stumps
- 32-1
- Zimbabwe's Highest Chase
- 174 runs
- Zimbabwe's Test Status
- Since 1992