Zimbabwe conclude their Super 8s campaign against South Africa today
The Proteas have already qualified for the semi-finals
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Zimbabwe Vs South Africa, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Proteas Enter Semi-Finals With Unbeaten Record
Zimbabwe Vs South Africa, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Aiden Markram's Proteas defeated Sikander Raza's Chevrons by 5 wickets a t the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi
Summary
South Africa continued their dominant, unbeaten run in the 2026 T20 World Cup, securing a five-wicket victory over Zimbabwe today at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Zimbabwe posted 153/7. Captain Sikandar Raza was the hero of the innings, smashing a resilient 73 off 43 balls despite playing with a hairline fracture. South Africa’s young pace sensation Kwena Maphaka was the standout bowler, claiming 2/21.
The Proteas' chase started shakily at 43/3, with Raza causing trouble by taking three wickets. However, Dewald Brevis shifted the momentum with a blistering 42 off 18 balls. The cool heads of George Linde (30)* and Tristan Stubbs (21)* eventually guided South Africa to the target with 13 balls to spare.
With this win, South Africa heads into the semifinals against New Zealand as the tournament's only undefeated side.
Zimbabwe Vs South Africa, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Toss Update
Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Zimbabwe Vs South Africa, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Playing XIs
South Africa: Aiden Markram (C), Quinton de Kock (WK), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi
Zimbabwe: Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Clive Madande, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani
Zimbabwe Vs South Africa, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Live Streaming
T20 World Cup 2026 matches are available for live TV telecast across Star Sports network channels in India. Fans can also watch the live stream on the JioHotstar app and website.
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