Zimbabwe vs South Africa T20 World Cup Super 8 match no. 51 goes live on March 1 in Group 1 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The ZIM vs SA clash does not have such a semi-final weight. South Africa has already qualified for the semi-final from Group 1.
The Proteas arrived as the tournament’s most dominant side after a stunning 76-run demolition of India on February 22. And smashed the West Indies by 9 wickets on February 26.
Zimbabwe is out of the semi-final race, having lost to the West Indies by 107 runs and India by 72 runs. Brian Bennett is currently second in runs scored with 277, and Blessing Muzarabani is second in wickets taken with 12.
South Africa’s Aiden Markram has scored 264 runs at an average of 66.00 across 6 matches, sitting just behind Brian Bennett.
The Zim vs SA live streaming is still a hot topic for fans. The question is whether the Proteas can progress from Group 1 to the last four.
Zim vs SA live score trackers will run hot all day, and Zimbabwe vs South Africa today shapes as one of the tournament’s most intriguing contests. Follow the Zim vs. SA live streaming to catch every ball.
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Match Details of Zimbabwe vs South Africa Super 8
- Fixture: South Africa vs Zimbabwe, Super 8 Group 1 (Match 51).
- Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
- Date: Sunday, 1 March 2026.
- Time: 15:00 local time (09:30 GMT / 11:30 SAST).
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, India.
- Format: T20 International
- Tickets: District
- Live Streaming: Jio Hotstar, SuperSport, DStv
Super 8 Group 1 Standings
| Positions | Team | Played | Win | Loss | Pts | NRR | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +2.890 | Qualified (Q) |
| 2 | West Indies | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1.791 | In contention |
| 3 | India | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.100 | In contention |
| 4 | Zimbabwe | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -4.475 | Eliminated (E) |
Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium will offer early pace and carry, though the afternoon heat will dry the surface, ensuring spinners dominate the middle overs. Winning the toss is paramount; batting first is the superior strategy as the pitch slows, making a chase of 170+ increasingly treacherous.
In this 2026 tournament, the venue favors the side setting the target, with teams batting first winning 65% of fixtures. The average first-innings score has climbed to 167, yet spinners still claim 57% of wickets as the match progresses.
South Africa’s pace depth provides an early edge, but Zimbabwe’s spinners must exploit the deteriorating deck to remain competitive.
Team News
Zimbabwe has no fresh injury concerns heading into this fixture. Sikandar Raza leads a settled squad. Ryan Burl’s left-arm wrist spin adds a crucial variation at this level.
South Africa remains unchanged after their 9-wicket win over the West Indies. Aiden Markram confirmed his starting XI needs no adjustment. Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, and Lungi Ngidi are fully fit. David Miller returns to form at the perfect time.
ZIM vs SA Super 8 Probable XIs
Zimbabwe: Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza (c), Tony Munyonga, Tashingwa Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
Three Tactical Keys
1. Zimbabwe Must Survive the Powerplay
Jansen, Rabada, and Ngidi, South Africa’s fast bowlers, dismissed India’s and the West Indies’ top orders for low scores in the Super Eight match. Zimbabwe’s openers face the same threat. Bennett must absorb that opening burst and bat into the 14th over at minimum. If Zimbabwe loses two wickets inside the first six overs, Raza faces an uphill task alone.
2. Evans Needs a Wicket in the First Ten
Brad Evans has taken 9 wickets in 5 matches. His economy rate of 9.49 is one of the best of any seamer in this tournament. If Evans removes Quinton de Kock before over 10, Zimbabwe stays competitive. De Kock’s powerplay aggression at a strike rate of 165.67 can put 60 runs on the board before the batting powerdown even arrives. Evans is Zimbabwe’s best weapon to stop that.
3. South Africa’s Middle-Order Depth Decides the Margin
If Markram and de Kock fire together in the powerplay, South Africa post 190-plus. Zimbabwe needs early wickets to drag that total back toward 165. Miller, Stubbs, and Bosch provide three additional match-winners if the top order falls. Zimbabwe has no margin for error in the death overs.
Players to Watch
Brian Bennett (Zimbabwe) has scored 277 runs in 5 matches at an impressive average of 277. His strike rate of 135 suits a building innings against high-pace attacks. Bennett carried Zimbabwe through their group stage campaign, and his technique against swing will define how competitive Zimbabwe’s total becomes.
Aiden Markram (South Africa) brings 264 runs from 6 matches at an average of 66.00. He reads the game sharply at the top and sets South Africa’s tempo. His form since the group stage has been relentless.
Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe) has taken 12 wickets from just 5 matches at an economy of 7.80. His raw pace and steep bounce create genuine problems against top-order batters. Zimbabwe needs him at his best in this fixture.
Prediction
South Africa wins this South Africa vs Zimbabwe T20 contest. Zimbabwe struggles to consistently reach 180+ due to their diverse bowling options. De Kock and Markram will punish anything short or wide in the powerplay. However, Zimbabwe will not collapse without a fight.
Brad Evans and Muzarabani give them a narrow window if wickets fall early. Expect South Africa to win by 6 wickets or 40 to 55 runs. Markram to top-score and Evans to claim two wickets.
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