1st ODI, Bulawayo, September 23, 2001, 12:00 AM
South Africa
363/3(50ov)
Zimbabwe
210/5(50ov)
South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 153 runs
Zimbabwe Playing XI
South Africa Playing XI
| Guy Whittall | All Rounder |
| Alistair Campbell | Batsman |
| Dion Ebrahim | Batsman |
| Andy Flower † | Wicket Keeper |
| Grant Flower | Batsman |
| Travis Friend | All Rounder |
| Hamilton Masakadza | Batsman |
| Mluleki Nkala | Bowler |
| Paul Strang | All Rounder |
| Heath Streak (c) | Bowler |
| Craig Wishart | Batsman |
| Jacques Kallis | All Rounder |
| Mark Boucher † | Wicket Keeper |
| Herschelle Gibbs | Batsman |
| Claude Henderson | Bowler |
| Gary Kirsten | Batsman |
| Lance Klusener | All Rounder |
| Neil McKenzie | Batsman |
| Andre Nel | Bowler |
| Makhaya Ntini | Bowler |
| Shaun Pollock (c) | All Rounder |
| Jonty Rhodes | Batsman |