The second and final Test between Zimbabwe and South Africa is set to begin on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo the same venue that hosted the first Test, where South Africa cruised to a 328-run victory.
Led by stand-in captain Keshav Maharaj, the young Proteas side dominated proceedings with a mammoth 537-run target before bowling Zimbabwe out for 208 on day four. All-rounder Corbin Bosch was the star of the match, registering his maiden Test century (100*) and a five-wicket haul (5/43), while debutant Codi Yusuf impressed with figures of 3/22.
With Maharaj now ruled out of the second Test due to a groin strain, Wiaan Mulder will lead the side in the series finale. As both teams prepare for another clash in Bulawayo, we take a closer look at the Queens Sports Club pitch and what to expect in the upcoming match.
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How many Test matches has Queens Sports Club hosted?
Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo has hosted 29 Test matches since staging its first Test in 1994, when Zimbabwe faced Sri Lanka.
How many spectators can Queens Sports Club hold?
Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo can accommodate up to 9,000 spectators, with much of the ground featuring grassy bank seating.
Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo: Pitch report
The surface at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo is expected to be on the drier side, especially at the start of the Test, which should offer early movement for seamers, particularly under the morning sun.
Bowlers who hit the deck hard or can extract swing in the first 25–30 overs will find assistance. Historically, this has held true teams bowling first have won 12 of the 28 Tests played here, suggesting that early exploitation of the pitch is vital.
As the match progresses, the pitch tends to flatten out, making it conducive for batting. This is evident from the average second-innings score of 396, a figure that points to the surface easing up significantly by Day 2 and early Day 3.
From late Day 3 onward, expect spinners to come into play. The dryness underfoot often results in gradual deterioration, allowing turn and bounce off the rough patches particularly for finger spinners.
Queens Sports Club: Average scores and toss results in Tests
Total Matches | 29 |
Matches won batting first | 7 |
Matches won bowling first | 12 |
Average 1st innings Score | 310 |
Average 2nd innings Score | 396 |
Average 3rd innings Score | 219 |
Average 4th innings Score | 180 |
What happened in the previous Test match at Queens Sports Club?
In the previous Test match at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, South Africa defeated Zimbabwe by a commanding margin of 328 runs on day four of the first Test. After being set a massive target of 537 runs, Zimbabwe was bowled out for just 208 in the afternoon session.
What is the highest score by a team at Queens Sports Club in Test matches?
The highest team score at Queens Sports Club in Test matches is 713/3 declared, made by Sri Lanka against Zimbabwe on 14 May 2004 in Bulawayo.
What is the lowest score by a team at Queens Sports Club in Test matches?
The lowest team score at Queens Sports Club in Test matches is 104 runs, scored by Zimbabwe against West Indies on 12 November 2003 in Bulawayo.
What is the highest individual score at Queens Sports Club in Test matches?
The highest individual score at Queens Sports Club in Test matches is 270 runs, made by Kumar Sangakkara for Sri Lanka against Zimbabwe in the second innings on 14 May 2004 in Bulawayo.
What is the best bowling figure at Queens Sports Club in Test matches?
The best bowling figures at Queens Sports Club in Test matches are 13 wickets for 99 runs, achieved by Gudakesh Motie of West Indies against Zimbabwe on 12 February 2023 in Bulawayo.
Which bowler has the most wickets at Queens Sports Club in Test matches?
The bowler with the most wickets at Queens Sports Club in Test matches is Heath Streak of Zimbabwe, who took 37 wickets in 14 matches between 1994 and 2005. His best innings figures at the venue were 5/70, with an average of 32.40 and an economy rate of 2.75.
ZIM vs. SA betting odds and tips, 2nd Test match
According to Puntit, South Africa is favourites to win the 2nd Test at 1.13 to win, while Zimbabwe are major underdogs at 5.84.
Odds | |
Zimbabwe | 5.84 |
South Africa | 1.13 |