Zimbabwe vs South Africa
Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat first against South Africa in their final Super 8 Group 1 match of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The match is currently in progress at the in Delhi, with the first ball scheduled for 3:00 PM IST (March 1, 2026).
Match Context
This game is a "dead rubber" for the semi-final race:
- South Africa: Already qualified for the semi-finals after undefeated runs in the group stage and Super 8s, including major wins over India and the West Indies.
- Zimbabwe: Eliminated from the tournament following losses to India and the West Indies in the Super 8 stage. They are playing for a consolation win to end a historic campaign where they upset teams like Australia and Sri Lanka.
Playing XIs
Both teams have finalized their lineups for this encounter.
- Zimbabwe: (wk), , , S. Raza(c), , , , , , , .
- South Africa: (c), Q. de Kock(wk), , , , , , , , , .
Players to Watch
Preview & Head-to-Head
South Africa enters as the heavy favorite with a 90.8% winning probability according to live projections. Historically, the Proteas have dominated this matchup:
- T20Is: South Africa has won 7 out of 8 meetings.
- Recent Form: South Africa is on a 5-match winning streak, while Zimbabwe has lost their last two.
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