1st ODI, Bloemfontein, September 15, 2006, 12:00 AM
Zimbabwe
201/7(50ov)
South Africa
202/5(43.5ov)
South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 5 wickets
South Africa Playing XI
Zimbabwe Playing XI
| Jacques Kallis (c) | All Rounder |
| Mark Boucher † | Wicket Keeper |
| Boeta Dippenaar | Batsman |
| Herschelle Gibbs | Batsman |
| Charl Langeveldt | Bowler |
| Andre Nel | Bowler |
| Makhaya Ntini | Bowler |
| Shaun Pollock | All Rounder |
| Robin Peterson | Bowler |
| JP Duminy | All Rounder |
| Loots Bosman | Batsman |
| Hamilton Masakadza | Batsman |
| Stuart Matsikenyeri | Batsman |
| Vusi Sibanda | Batsman |
| Elton Chigumbura | All Rounder |
| Brendan Taylor † | Wicket Keeper |
| Prosper Utseya (c) | Bowler |
| Tawanda Mupariwa | Bowler |
| Ed Rainsford | Bowler |
| Terry Duffin | Batsman |
| Anthony Ireland | Bowler |
| Chamu Chibhabha | All Rounder |