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The [[South Africa A cricket team]] are touring [[Zimbabwe]] in May and June 2021 to play four [[One Day International|unofficial One Day International]] matches (with [[List A]] status) and two [[Test cricket|unofficial Test]] matches (with [[first-class]] status) against the [[Zimbabwe A cricket team]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-21|title=When I Accepted The Offer From Afghanistan Some People Laughed At Me: Lalchand Rajput|url=https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/when-i-accepted-the-offer-from-afghanistan-some-people-laughed-at-me-lalchand-rajput-3761165.html|access-date=2021-05-22|website=News18|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=South Africa A tour of Zimbabwe, South Africa A in Zimbabwe 2021 score, Match schedules, fixtures, points table, results, news|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/south-africa-a-in-zimbabwe-2021-1263415|access-date=2021-05-22|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> The fixtures for the tour were confirmed by [[Zimbabwe Cricket]] on 17 May 2021, with all of the matches being played in [[Harare]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-17|title=Zimbabwe A to face South Africa A in one-day and four-day games|url=https://zimcricket.org/zimbabwe-a-to-face-south-africa-a-in-one-day-and-four-day-games/|access-date=2021-05-22|website=Zimbabwe Cricket|language=en-US}}</ref> Zimbabwe Cricket's official [[Youtube channel|YouTube channel]] are streaming all the matches live.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Catch the live action as Zimbabwe 'A' face South Africa 'A' via our YouTube channel|url=https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FZimbabweCricket1992%2Fposts%2F423919462348099|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-29|website=Zimbabwe Cricket (via Facebook)|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2021-05-29|title=Zimbabwe A vs South Africa A 2021: Full schedule, squads, match timings and live streaming details|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/zimbabwe-a-vs-south-africa-a-2021-full-schedule-squads-match-timings-live-streaming-details|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-29|website=Sportskeeda|language=en-us}}</ref> |
The [[South Africa A cricket team]] are touring [[Zimbabwe]] in May and June 2021 to play four [[One Day International|unofficial One Day International]] matches (with [[List A]] status) and two [[Test cricket|unofficial Test]] matches (with [[first-class]] status) against the [[Zimbabwe A cricket team]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-21|title=When I Accepted The Offer From Afghanistan Some People Laughed At Me: Lalchand Rajput|url=https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/when-i-accepted-the-offer-from-afghanistan-some-people-laughed-at-me-lalchand-rajput-3761165.html|access-date=2021-05-22|website=News18|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=South Africa A tour of Zimbabwe, South Africa A in Zimbabwe 2021 score, Match schedules, fixtures, points table, results, news|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/south-africa-a-in-zimbabwe-2021-1263415|access-date=2021-05-22|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> The fixtures for the tour were confirmed by [[Zimbabwe Cricket]] on 17 May 2021, with all of the matches being played in [[Harare]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-17|title=Zimbabwe A to face South Africa A in one-day and four-day games|url=https://zimcricket.org/zimbabwe-a-to-face-south-africa-a-in-one-day-and-four-day-games/|access-date=2021-05-22|website=Zimbabwe Cricket|language=en-US}}</ref> Zimbabwe Cricket's official [[Youtube channel|YouTube channel]] are streaming all the matches live.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Catch the live action as Zimbabwe 'A' face South Africa 'A' via our YouTube channel|url=https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FZimbabweCricket1992%2Fposts%2F423919462348099|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-29|website=Zimbabwe Cricket (via Facebook)|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2021-05-29|title=Zimbabwe A vs South Africa A 2021: Full schedule, squads, match timings and live streaming details|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/zimbabwe-a-vs-south-africa-a-2021-full-schedule-squads-match-timings-live-streaming-details|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-29|website=Sportskeeda|language=en-us}}</ref> |
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| Dates | 29 May – 16 June 2021 | ||
| Captains | Tendai Chatara | Zubayr Hamza | |
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The South Africa A cricket team are touring Zimbabwe in May and June 2021 to play four unofficial One Day International matches (with List A status) and two unofficial Test matches (with first-class status) against the Zimbabwe A cricket team.[1][2] The fixtures for the tour were confirmed by Zimbabwe Cricket on 17 May 2021, with all of the matches being played in Harare.[3] Zimbabwe Cricket's official YouTube channel are streaming all the matches live.[4][5]
Background
On 18 May 2021, Zimbabwe Cricket announced 16-man squads for both the unofficial ODI and Test series, with Tendai Chatara named as the captain for the both formats. On the same day, Cricket South Africa also named 16 man-squads for the tour, with Zubayr Hamza named as the captain for the both formats.[6][7]
This tour is Zimbabwe A's first since 2017, while the tour is also the first bilateral series for South Africa since the COVID-19 pandemic struck. The Zimbabwe Cricket's Director of Cricket Hamilton Masakadza stated, "The importance of the Zimbabwe A team cannot be overemphasised and, needless to say, we couldn’t be happier to have the boys finally back in action." He added, "Playing regularly at this level will help our players bridge the gap between domestic cricket and the international game. We are grateful to Cricket South Africa for accepting our invitation and we are looking forward to an exciting, competitive series between the two sides."[8]
The unofficial ODI series is being used by South Africa as the preparation for their away series against the West Indies, which gets underway from June 26. Cricket South Africa’s convenor of selectors Victor Mpitsang said, "We are pleased to have our ‘A’ team playing again. This is vital for the growth of our next tier of players who have been starved of international experience of late." Mpitsang added, "The one-day series in particular will act as match preparation for our Proteas who will be taking part in the white-ball leg of the tour to the West Indies."[9][10]
Squads
Series summary
South Africa A won the inaugural match of the bilateral List A series by 6 wickets while chasing the target of 320. An unbeaten century by Theunis de Bruyn helped South Africa A make a strong start to their tour of Zimbabwe as they comfortably beat their hosts by six wickets.[13] Bruyn smashed 113 runs off just 64 balls which led the visitors to conquer the match despite being punished from Tadiwanashe Marumani's 82 off 73 and Dion Myers's 96 off 91 balls.[14][15]
While in the second match, despite another fighting innings from Dion Myers, who scored 70 in excellent style, Zimbabwe A went down to another heavy defeat, by 184 runs, at the hands of South Africa A at Harare Sports Club. Ryan Rickelton starred in South Africa's massive victory as he scored his career-best knock of 169 runs.[16] Captain Zubayr Hamza, batting way down at eight, provided handy contributions in the tail end from South Africa when he struck an unbeaten 37 off 17 balls to lift them to a 366 target.[17][18]
List A series
1st Unofficial ODI
2nd Unofficial ODI
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- Zimbabwe A won the toss and elected to field.
3rd Unofficial ODI
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- South Africa A won the toss and elected to bat.
4th Unofficial ODI
First-class series
1st Unofficial Test
06–09 June 2021
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2nd Unofficial Test
13–16 June 2021
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References
- ^ "When I Accepted The Offer From Afghanistan Some People Laughed At Me: Lalchand Rajput". News18. 21 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ "South Africa A tour of Zimbabwe, South Africa A in Zimbabwe 2021 score, Match schedules, fixtures, points table, results, news". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ "Zimbabwe A to face South Africa A in one-day and four-day games". Zimbabwe Cricket. 17 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ "Catch the live action as Zimbabwe 'A' face South Africa 'A' via our YouTube channel". Zimbabwe Cricket (via Facebook). Retrieved 29 May 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Zimbabwe A vs South Africa A 2021: Full schedule, squads, match timings and live streaming details". Sportskeeda. 29 May 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Hamza to lead SA A in Zimbabwe". SA Cricket Magazine. 18 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "SA A determined to win all games in Zimbabwe - Hamza". SA Cricket Magazine. 20 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Zimbabwe A returns to action after three years". Cricexec. 19 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Zubayr Hamza to lead South Africa 'A' for Zimbabwe tour". Sport24. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Zubayr Hamza to lead South Africa 'A' for Zimbabwe tour". The Chronicle. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "ZC names Zimbabwe A coaches and squads". Zimbabwe Cricket. 18 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ a b "South Africa A squads announced for Tour to Zimbabwe". Cricket World. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "De Bruyn ton powers SA 'A' to victory over Zimbabwe". SA Cricket Mag. 30 May 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Theunis de Bruyn's ton powers South Africa A to win over Zimbabwe A". India TV. 30 May 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Myers, Marumani light up first one-dayer before SA 'A' prevail". Zimbabwe Cricket. 30 May 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ "Myers sparkles again but Zimbabwe 'A' suffer heavy defeat". Zimbabwe Cricket. 31 May 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ "Rickelton leads SA A to huge win". SA Cricket Mag. 31 May 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Rickleton ton helps SA 'A' to massive win over Zimbabwe". Sport24. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
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