1st ODI, Johannesburg, February 25, 2005, 12:00 AM
South Africa
301/7(50ov)
Zimbabwe
136/10(37.2ov)
South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 165 runs
South Africa Playing XI
Zimbabwe Playing XI
| Jacques Rudolph | Batsman |
| Adam Bacher | Batsman |
| Nicky Boje | Bowler |
| Mark Boucher † | Wicket Keeper |
| Herschelle Gibbs | Batsman |
| Andrew Hall | All Rounder |
| Justin Kemp | All Rounder |
| Makhaya Ntini | Bowler |
| Ashwell Prince | Batsman |
| Graeme Smith (c) | Batsman |
| Albie Morkel | All Rounder |
| Hamilton Masakadza | Batsman |
| Tatenda Taibu (C) (c)† | Wicket Keeper |
| Stuart Matsikenyeri | Batsman |
| Barney Rogers | Batsman |
| Alester Maregwede † | Wicket Keeper |
| Elton Chigumbura | All Rounder |
| Brendan Taylor † | Wicket Keeper |
| Prosper Utseya | Bowler |
| Tinashe Panyangara | Bowler |
| Chris Mpofu | Bowler |
| Sean Williams | Batsman |