SA vs ZIM LIVE: South Africa have beaten Zimbabwe by 5 wickets to finish the Super 8 stage staying undefeated. The Proteas chased down the 154-run target with 13 deliveries to spare. Zimbabwe managed to strike five times in the first 11 overs, posing a great risk to the Proteas. However, they lost steam towards the latter half of the contest, resulting in SA chasing down the target with ease. Sikandar Raza’s heroics with both bat and ball go in vain but ZIM will be very proud of the show they have put up in this T20 World Cup 2026.
Barring Sikandar Raza’s lone warrior knock, Zimbabwe largely struggled against South Africa. Corbin Bosch and Kwena Mapakha finished with two wickets each to their names. The underdogs have managed to reach just 153/7 in 20 overs. Earlier, Zimbabwe lost 2 more wickets in the overs 6-11 and managed to cross the 80-run mark in the 11th over. At the end of the powerplay, Zimbabwe only managed to get to 45/2, with Kwena Maphaka and Nortje getting a wicket each.
South Africa cricket team will be looking to extend their unbeaten run as they take on Zimbabwe in their final Super 8 fixture of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi at 3 PM on Sunday. Aiden Markram and co. are already through to the semi-finals, having beaten India and West Indies previously. Sikandar Raza’s Zimbabwe will be aiming to clinch a consoation win by handing the Proteas an upset before they depart for home.
SA vs ZIM match details
- Match: South Africa vs Zimbabwe, match number 51
- Tournament: Super 8, T20 World Cup 2026
- Date: March 1 (Sunday)
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
- Toss: 2.30 PM IST
- Time: 3 PM IST
- Captains: Aiden Markram (South Africa), Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe)
SA vs ZIM live streaming details
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SA vs ZIM LIVE: South Africa win
01/03/2026 18:29
South Africa have beaten Zimbabwe by 5 wickets in their final Super 8 fixture in New Delhi. The Proteas stay undefeated in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Stubbs (21) and Linde (30) stay unbeaten to take SA across the line. Full marks to the Zimbabwe players but South Africa were easily the better side. Their next taget - the semi-final.
SA vs ZIM LIVE: South Africa inch towards win
01/03/2026 18:13
South Africa are closing on their third win of the Super 8 stage, needing less than a run a ball in their run-chase of 154 runs. Linde and Stubbs are looking comfortable out in the middle while the ZIM bowlers haven't tasted much success in the last couple of overs. SA are 129/5 and need 25 runs from 30balls to win.
SA vs ZIM LIVE: David Miller departs
01/03/2026 17:52
Finally, Zimbabwe have found a breakthrough as David Miller departs for 22 runs after getting caught out off Blessing Muzarabani's bowling. A little later, Sikandar Raza adds a third wicket to his tally as he gets rid of the dangerous Dewald Brevis. South Africa are 5 down now.
SA vs ZIM LIVE: 50-run partnership
01/03/2026 17:50
Dewald Brevis and David Miller have brought up their 50-run partnership as South Africa continue to dominate the run-chase. The Proteas have reached 93/4 in 10 overs and need 55 runs in 59 balls.
SA vs ZIM LIVE: Brevis, Miller help Proteas recover
01/03/2026 17:38
South Africa have reached 65/3 in 8 overs with Dewald Bevis leading the charge. The game seems to be slipping away from Zimbabwe's hands.
SA vs ZIM LIVE: Brilliant catch by Burl
01/03/2026 17:27
Ryan Burl takes a stunning running catch near the boundary to bring an end to Ryan Rickleton's knock. His 31-run knock comes to an end. South Africa are 43/3 in 5.5 overs
SA vs ZIM LIVE: Rickleton struck on head
01/03/2026 17:15
Ryan Rickleton is being attended to by the physio as he gets hit on his head by a delivery off Brad Evans. The game has been paused as a concussion test is underway. Visuals show a visible bruise on the South Africa batter's forehead. Play resumes now.
SA vs ZIM LIVE score: Raza strikes twice
01/03/2026 17:08
Sikandar Raza has hogged the limelight again as he takes two early wickets. First, he got rid of Quinton de Kock for a duck in his very first over. In his next over, he removes South Africa captain Aiden Markram. The Proteas have lost two early wickets in the run-chase. SA are 18/2.
SA vs ZIM LIVE: South Africa need 154 runs to win
01/03/2026 17:01
Madande (26 off 20) and Masakadza have powered Zimbabwe to a face-saving 153/7 total at the end of 20 overs. South Africa need 154 runs to win and extended their unbeaten run in the T20 World Cup 2026.
SA vs ZIM LIVE: Evans survives
01/03/2026 16:46
Brad Evans gets caught out but gets a lifeline as it is a no-ball from Lungi Ngidi as the ball is above the waist height of the batter. The SA bowler quickly apologised and replays confirmed that it was indeed a no-ball. ZIM are 133/6 in 18 overs.
SA vs ZIM LIVE: Raza departs
01/03/2026 16:33
Sikandar Raza's valiant knock comes to an end as he gets caught out by David Miller, who takes a good catch. He departs after scoring 73 runs off 43 balls as ZIM lose their 6th wicket. Mapakha gets his second wicket in the game. ZIM are 126/6
SA vs ZIM LIVE: 15 overs done and dusted
01/03/2026 16:24
15 overs are done and Zimbabwe are struggling against South Africa, with only Sikandar Raza putting up a fight. The underdogs, who have been knocked out of the T20 World Cup, have managed to reach 110/5 in 15 overs.
SA vs ZIM LIVE: Fifty for Sikandar Raza
01/03/2026 16:17
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza continues to wage a lone-warrior battle as he gets to a 29-ball half-century. This is the joint-fastest fifty against South Africa in T20Is
SA vs ZIM LIVE: Highest average in a T20 World Cup (minimum 200 runs)
01/03/2026 16:06
- 146: Brian Bennett (2026)
- 137: Virat Kohli (2016)
- 106: Virat Kohli (2014)
- 98.7: Virat Kohli (2022)
- 89.7: Jos Buttler (2021)
SA vs ZIM LIVE: Zimbabwe lose half their side
01/03/2026 16:03
A 140+ kmph delivery from Corbin Bosch leaves Munyonga castled as Zimbabwe lose their 5th wicket. ZIM are falling apart as SA bowlers are all over the place.
SA vs ZIM LIVE Score: Ngidi gets Burl
01/03/2026 15:59
Ngidi comes into the attack and there is a shout for an LBW against Burl. Looks out, review taken. He is out and Zimbabwe are in major trouble. ZIM 84/4 in 11 overs.
SA vs ZIM LIVE Score: Markram gets an over
01/03/2026 15:52
This is the time South Africa can stop the flow of runs, and Markram himself comes into the attack. Their main target should be Raza. ZIM 80/3 in 9 overs.
SA vs ZIM LIVE Score: Linde gets Myers
01/03/2026 15:47
There you go. The pressure was mounting on Myers, and he skies one from Linde. Brevis gets under the ball, and takes a good catch.
SA vs ZIM LIVE Score: Sikandar Raza key
01/03/2026 15:42
Sikandar Raza has come out and is strinking at an SR of 200 at the moment. He knows, it is a good batting pitch, ZIM need to go close to 200. ZIM 66/2 in 8 overs.
SA vs ZIM LIVE Score: Powerplay done
01/03/2026 15:40
It has been a good PP for SA, where they went on to claim a couple of wickets. But they end up conceding 45 runs as well. So the match is in balance for now.
SA vs ZIM LIVE Score: Change in bowling again
01/03/2026 15:31
Anrich Nortje comes on for a bowl now. SA has been totally dominant in the PP so far, with not many boundaries coming. And he has a wicket. He gets Bennett caught at mid off. ZIM 28/2.
SA vs ZIM LIVE Score: Ngidi comes for a bowl
01/03/2026 15:22
Third over, and third bowling change by Markram. Ngidi comes into the attack and he comes up with a decent over. ZIM 24/1 in 4 overs
SA vs ZIM LIVE Score: Clean-bowled
01/03/2026 15:15
Kwena Maphaka has his very first T20 World Cup wicket. In the slot to hit for Marumani, but he misses the ball, and is castled. Good start here by the Proteas. ZIM 18/1 in 2 overs
SA vs ZIM LIVE Score: George Linde starts
01/03/2026 15:08
A four on the first ball of the innings here for Marumani. He tries an outrageous, single-handed reverse sweep; where did that come from? A six for Bennett to end the over. ZIM 13/0 in 1 over
SA vs ZIM LIVE: Weather conditions
01/03/2026 15:05
Zimbabwe would be more than happy to bat first; it is bright and sunny, and a bit humid as well. The pitch is dry. So ZIM need to get 190-200.
SA vs ZIM LIVE: Close contest?
01/03/2026 14:59
Can we expect a gripping contest from the top 2 sides of Africa? While South Africa have been the best team in the T20 World Cup, ZImbabwe have shown, they can create an upset or two. So, let's find out.
SA vs ZIM LIVE: Zimbabwe playing XI
01/03/2026 14:46
SA vs ZIM LIVE: South Africa playing XI
01/03/2026 14:39
SA vs ZIM LIVE score: Zimbabwe to bat first
01/03/2026 14:37
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza has won the toss and has opted to bat first against South Africa in New Delhi. ZIM make a host of changes to their playing XI while SA make three changes.
SA vs ZIM LIVE: Take a look at Bennett's stats
01/03/2026 14:34
ZIM vs SA Match Prediction: Who will win today?
01/03/2026 14:28
Given the current form and the historical head-to-head record, South Africa starts as the heavy favorites. Zimbabwe has the talent to cause an upset if Sikandar Raza and Brian Bennett fire simultaneously, but their recent bowling struggles against top-tier batting lineups suggest they will find it difficult to contain the Proteas’ firepower.
Prediction: South Africa to win the match and finish the Super 8 stage unbeaten.
SA vs ZIM LIVE: Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch report
01/03/2026 14:21
The Delhi surface has been a “batter’s paradise” during this tournament. With short boundaries and a quick outfield, fans can expect a high-scoring encounter. The average first-innings score at this venue in the 2026 World Cup has been around 175-180. While the ball comes onto the bat nicely in the afternoon, the pitch may slow down slightly in the second half, offering some assistance to spinners like Keshav Maharaj and Sikandar Raza.
SA vs ZIM LIVE: South Africa vs Zimbabwe head-to-head records
01/03/2026 14:12
- Total Matches: 8
- South Africa Won: 7
- Zimbabwe Won: 0
- No Result: 1
SA vs ZIM LIVE: Zimbabwe squad
01/03/2026 14:06
Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza(c), Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Graeme Cremer, Wellington Masakadza, Ben Curran, Clive Madande
SA vs ZIM LIVE: South Africa squad
01/03/2026 14:04
Aiden Markram(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, George Linde, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka, Jason Smith
SA vs ZIM LIVE: South Africa squad
01/03/2026 14:04
Aiden Markram(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, George Linde, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka, Jason Smith
