South Africa secured a convincing victory against Zimbabwe thanks to a standout performance from Dwaine Pretorius, whose career-best 94 formed the backbone of their total.

The innings helped the team reach 185 despite a dramatic late collapse where they lost six wickets for just 31 runs.

Pretorius Anchors the Innings

Pretorius delivered his highest score in international cricket with that 94, giving South Africa a competitive total on the board.

This knock proved decisive in setting the platform before the lower order faltered.

Late Collapse Costs Momentum

After the solid contribution from Pretorius, South Africa lost six wickets for 31 runs and finished at 185.

The collapse came at a critical stage but the earlier work ensured the total remained defendable.

Fortuin and Jansen then stepped up with the ball to seal the result.

Fortuin and Jansen Dominate With Seven Wickets

The pair of Fortuin and Jansen combined to claim seven wickets between them.

Their efforts triggered a big win against a Zimbabwe side that could not mount a serious challenge.

• Pretorius career-best score: 94
• South Africa total: 185
• Wickets lost in collapse: six for 31 runs
• Wickets by Fortuin and Jansen combined: seven

The bowling display wrapped up the match comfortably for the visitors.

This result highlighted how the all-round contributions from Pretorius with the bat and the two bowlers with the ball proved sufficient for victory.

South Africa will take confidence from the way the side recovered from the middle-order wobble to post a winning total.

The seven wickets shared by Fortuin and Jansen ensured Zimbabwe never got close to the target of 185.