### South Africa Dominates Zimbabwe in Historic Test Victory In a remarkable display of cricketing prowess, South Africa triumphed over Zimbabwe by a staggering 328 runs in the first Test match held in Bulawayo. This victory marks South Africa's largest win against Zimbabwe in Test history. The standout performer was all-rounder Corbin Bosch, who achieved both his maiden Test century and his first five-wicket haul, solidifying his place in the team and rewriting records in the process. The match concluded on the fourth day, with South Africa taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series, showcasing their dominance throughout the game [https://tribune.com.pk/story/2553785/bosch-leads-south-africa-to-massive-win-over-zimbabwe, https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/bosch-rewrites-history-as-south-africa-trounce-zimbabwe-pix/20250701.htm]. ### Breakdown of the Match Performance 1. **Corbin Bosch's All-Round Excellence** - Achieved his first Test century with a score of 100 runs. - Took a five-wicket haul, claiming 5 wickets for 45 runs in Zimbabwe's second innings. - Became the fourth South African to score a century and take five wickets in the same Test match [https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/corbin-bosch-south-africa-vs-zimbabwe-hundred-fifer-same-test-five-wicket-haul-kallis-record-stats/article69759866.ece]. 2. **Team Contributions** - Wiaan Mulder also contributed significantly with a career-best score of 147 runs in South Africa's first innings. - Lhuan-dre Pretorius made headlines by becoming the youngest South African to score a century on Test debut, with a score of 153 runs [https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/3488613-corbin-bosch-shines-as-south-africa-overpowers-zimbabwe-in-first-test, https://www.dhakatribune.com/sport/cricket/385072/south-africa-teen-pretorius-hits-dazzling-153-on]. 3. **Zimbabwe's Struggles** - Despite Sean Williams' commendable effort of 137 runs, Zimbabwe could not match South Africa's total and fell short in both innings. - The team struggled to build partnerships, with Williams being the only significant contributor in their batting lineup [https://www.dhakatribune.com/sport/cricket/385160/williams-hits-137-for-zimbabwe-but-south-africa-in-control]. ### Key Statistics and Records - **Match Summary:** - South Africa's first innings: 418/9 declared. - Zimbabwe's first innings: 251 all out. - South Africa's second innings: 100 all out. - Zimbabwe's second innings: 169 all out. - **Individual Records:** - Corbin Bosch: 100 runs and 5 wickets in the match. - Wiaan Mulder: 147 runs. - Lhuan-dre Pretorius: 153 runs on debut, setting a record for the youngest South African to achieve this feat [https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/zimbabwes-williams-bags-century-but-south-africa-lead-by-216-in-bulawayo, https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/3486364-sean-williams-shines-amidst-south-africas-commanding-test-performance]. ### Conclusion: A Historic Win for South Africa **South Africa's commanding victory over Zimbabwe not only highlights their cricketing strength but also showcases the emergence of new talent like Corbin Bosch and Lhuan-dre Pretorius.** The match served as a platform for Bosch to establish himself as a key player, while the team as a whole demonstrated their capability to perform under pressure. Moving forward, South Africa will look to maintain this momentum in the second Test of the series, aiming for a clean sweep against their neighbors [https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/cricket/2025/07/01/cricket-bosch-leads-south-africa-to-328-run-win-over-zimbabwe, https://www.socialnews.xyz/2025/07/01/1st-test-corbin-boschs-all-round-contribution-propels-sa-to-biggest-test-win-over-zimbabwe].