England vs Zimbabwe, Match 1, Zimbabwe tour of England, 2025

Zimbabwe tour of England
Finished
, May 22, 2025
England
ENG
565/6d (96.3)
Zimbabwe
ZIM
265/10 (63.2) & 255/10 (59)
ENG won by 45 runs
Completed
Match Prediction
ENG v ZIM
ENG to win
100%
ENG
0%
ZIM
Mode: Completed Result: England won by 45 runs Final: ENG 565/6d (96.3 ov) vs ZIM 265/10 (63.2 ov) & 255/10 (59 ov)
ENG Completed
— 100%
ZIM
— 0%
Next 3 overs — (—)
Open —   Min —   Max —   Closed • Completed
Final: ENG 565/6d (96.3 ov) vs ZIM 265/10 (63.2 ov) & 255/10 (59 ov)
Model-based estimates for information only. Not betting advice.

England vs Zimbabwe Today Match Prediction: Get Live Match Prediction Update on Cricket83

The Match 1 of the Zimbabwe tour of England is set to feature a head-to-head clash between England (ENG) and Zimbabwe (ZIM). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The England vs Zimbabwe match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The ENG vs ZIM game has been scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 10:00 AM UTC at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England.

MatchEngland vs Zimbabwe Match 1
TournamentZimbabwe tour of England
Date & TimeThursday, May 22, 10:00 AM UTC
VenueTrent Bridge, Nottingham, England

England vs Zimbabwe Live Prediction: Get Pitch Report & Weather Updates

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England vs Zimbabwe Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

England Avg: 664

  • AUS vs ENG (Australia won by 8 wickets)
    The Ashes | 04 Dec 2025 04:00 AM
    AUS 511/10 (117.3 ov) & 69/2 (10 ov) | ENG 334/10 (76.2 ov) & 241/10 (75.2 ov)
    L
  • AUS vs ENG (Australia won by 8 wickets)
    The Ashes | 21 Nov 2025 02:20 AM
    AUS 132/10 (45.2 ov) & 205/2 (28.2 ov) | ENG 172/10 (32.5 ov) & 164/10 (34.4 ov)
    L
  • ENG vs IND (India won by 6 runs)
    India tour of England | 31 Jul 2025 10:00 AM
    ENG 247/10 (51.2 ov) & 367/10 (85.1 ov) | IND 224/10 (69.4 ov) & 396/10 (88 ov)
    L
  • ENG vs IND (Match Drawn)
    India tour of England | 23 Jul 2025 10:00 AM
    ENG 669/10 (157.1 ov) | IND 358/10 (114.1 ov) & 425/4 (143 ov)
    L
  • ENG vs IND (England won by 22 runs)
    India tour of England | 10 Jul 2025 10:00 AM
    ENG 387/10 (112.3 ov) & 192/10 (62.1 ov) | IND 387/10 (119.2 ov) & 170/10 (74.5 ov)
    W

Zimbabwe Avg: 376

  • ZIM vs AFG (Zimbabwe won by an innings and 73 runs)
    Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe | 20 Oct 2025 08:00 AM
    ZIM 359/10 (103 ov) | AFG 127/10 (32.3 ov) & 159/10 (43 ov)
    W
  • ZIM vs NZ (New Zealand won by an innings and 359 runs)
    New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe | 07 Aug 2025 08:00 AM
    ZIM 125/10 (48.5 ov) & 117/10 (28.1 ov) | NZ 601/3d (130 ov)
    L
  • ZIM vs NZ (New Zealand won by 9 wickets)
    New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe | 30 Jul 2025 08:00 AM
    ZIM 149/10 (60.3 ov) & 165/10 (67.1 ov) | NZ 307/10 (96.1 ov) & 8/1 (2.2 ov)
    L

England cricket team recent form has been marked by 20% wins, with an average batting score of 664.0. If England are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 475, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe cricket team recent form has been defined by 33.3% wins, with an average score of 376.0. If Zimbabwe are to bat first, a target of 756 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against England.

England vs Zimbabwe — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

England — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Joe Root
    Form Score: 504.2
    394 runs (agg) · SR 37.2
  • Harry Brook
    Form Score: 344.8
    220 runs (agg) · SR 51
  • Zak Crawley
    Form Score: 343.6
    237 runs (agg) · SR 37.5
Top Bowlers
  • Ben Stokes
    Form Score: 250.9
    13 wkts (agg) · Econ 3
  • Gus Atkinson
    Form Score: 206.2
    9 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.88
  • Brydon Carse
    Form Score: 189.7
    9 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.07

Zimbabwe — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Sean Williams
    Form Score: 291.3
    170 runs (agg) · SR 62.1
  • Nick Welch
    Form Score: 231
    157 runs (agg) · SR 28.6
  • Craig Ervine
    Form Score: 213.8
    138 runs (agg) · SR 31.5
Top Bowlers
  • Blessing Muzarabani
    Form Score: 236.2
    10 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.73
  • Tanaka Chivanga
    Form Score: 152
    8 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.1
  • Richard Ngarava
    Form Score: 103.2
    5 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.76
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Match Details
Date
2025-05-22 15:30 PM
Venue
Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Toss
Zimbabwe elected to bowl
Umpires
  • Allahuddien Paleker
  • Kumar Dharmasena
Tv Umpires
  • Ahsan Raza
Match Referee
  • Jeff Crowe