Zimbabwe Vs South Africa, T20 World Cup: Sikandar Raza Shines But Proteas Clinch Crucial Victory
South Africa defeated Zimbabwe by five wickets in their ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eights clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, continuing their unbeaten run in the tournament. Zimbabwe, after opting to bat first, posted 153/7 in 20 overs, powered by captain Sikandar Raza’s 73 off 43 balls, which helped them recover despite regular wickets. In reply, South Africa faced early setbacks as Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram fell cheaply, while Ryan Rickelton scored a brisk 31 before departing. However, the Proteas’ middle order steadied the chase, reaching 154/5 with overs to spare to seal victory and strengthen their semifinal momentum.
T20 World Cup trophy is being displayed before the start of the cricket match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in New Delhi. | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
Zimbabwe supporters cheer with their national flag before the start of the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in New Delhi. | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
South Africa's team huddles together before the start of the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in New Delhi. | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
Zimbabwe's Dion Myers plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in New Delhi. | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
Zimbabwe's Brian Bennett plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in New Delhi. | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
South Africa's Anrich Nortje bowls a delivery during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in New Delhi. | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
South Africa's Anrich Nortje, left, celebrates the wicket of Zimbabwe's Brian Bennett during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in New Delhi. | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
Zimbabwe's captain Sikandar Raza hits a six during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in New Delhi. | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
Zimbabwe's captain Sikandar Raza, left, celebrates with Dion Myers after hits a six during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in New Delhi. | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
South Africa's Dewald Brevis takes the catch to dismiss Zimbabwe's Dion Myers during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in New Delhi. | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
Zimbabwe's captain Sikandar Raza celebrates his fifty runs during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in New Delhi. | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
South Africa's Corbin Bosch reacts after a boundary of his delivery during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in New Delhi. | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
Zimbabwe's Tony Munyonga is bowled out by South Africa's Corbin Bosch during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in New Delhi. | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
Zimbabwe's captain Sikandar Raza hits a six during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in New Delhi. | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
South Africa's Lungi Ngidi, right, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Zimbabwe's Ryan Burl during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in New Delhi. | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
South Africa's Corbin Bosch, right, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Zimbabwe's Tony Munyonga during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in New Delhi. | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
Zimbabwe's captain Sikandar Raza, centre celebrates the wicket of South Africa's Quinton de Kock during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in New Delhi. | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
South Africa's Ryan Rickelton plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in New Delhi. | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
South Africa's Ryan Rickelton hits a six during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in New Delhi. | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
A delivery from Zimbabwe's Bradley Evans hits the helmet of South Africa's Ryan Rickelton during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in New Delhi. | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
South Africa's players celebrate the wicket of South Africa's Ryan Rickelton during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in New Delhi. | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
South Africa's David Miller, second right, leaves the ground after losing his wicket as Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani, centre, celebrates during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in New Delhi. | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
Zimbabwe's captain Sikandar Raza watches a lift by South Africa's Dewald Brevis which was taken in a catch by his teammate Ryan Burl during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in New Delhi. | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
Zimbabwe's captain Sikandar Raza, centre, celebrates with teammates the wicket of South Africa's Dewald Brevis during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in New Delhi. | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
South Africa's David Miller reacts after losing his wicket during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in New Delhi. | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
South Africa's Tristan Stubbs plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in New Delhi. | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
South Africa's Tristan Stubbs and George Linde walk off the field as Zimbabwe's captain Sikandar Raza wears the cap after winning the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in New Delhi. | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
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