Zimbabwe vs South Africa — Super 8, (ICC Men’s T20 World Cup) - Result, Highlights & Full Scorecard
SCORECARD
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
T Marumani
b Maphaka
|
7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
|
BJ Bennett
c Markram b Nortje
|
15 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 115 |
|
D Myers
c Brevis b Linde
|
11 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 69 |
|
Sikandar Raza
c Miller b Maphaka
|
73 | 43 | 8 | 4 | 170 |
|
RP Burl
lbw b Ngidi
|
5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
|
T Munyonga
b Bosch
|
2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
|
C Madande
not out
|
26 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 130 |
|
B Evans
b Bosch
|
8 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 73 |
|
WP Masakadza
not out
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Linde | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 7.3 |
| Kwena Maphaka | 4 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.3 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.3 |
| Anrich Nortje | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.3 |
| Corbin Bosch | 4 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 10.0 |
| Aiden Markram | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11.0 |
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AK Markram
b Sikandar Raza
|
4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
|
Q de Kock
c Marumani b Sikandar Raza
|
🦆 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
RD Rickelton
c Burl b Evans
|
31 | 22 | 0 | 4 | 141 |
|
D Brevis
c Burl b Sikandar Raza
|
42 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 233 |
|
DA Miller
c Myers b Muzarabani
|
22 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 138 |
|
T Stubbs
not out
|
21 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 88 |
|
GF Linde
not out
|
30 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 143 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | 4 | 0 | 29 | 3 | 7.3 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 3.5 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8.3 |
| Brad Evans | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 7.3 |
| Graeme Cremer | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 13.5 |
| Wellington Masakadza | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.5 |
| Ryan Burl | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6.0 |
| Brian Bennett | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9.0 |
Match Squad
Zimbabwe
Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Clive Madande, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani
South Africa
Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi
Zimbabwe vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 Result, Highlights & Full Scorecard
Zimbabwe vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 delivered high drama at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, where South Africa chased down 154 with authority to seal a semi-final berth in the T20 World Cup 2026. Fans tracking the live cricket score, updated Schedule, and searching for detailed cricket match highlights witnessed a brave all-round show from ⭐ Sikandar Raza, but Proteas depth proved decisive in this crucial Super 8 clash.
South Africa won by 5 wickets with 13 balls remaining, finishing unbeaten in Group 1.
🏏 1st Innings — Zimbabwe 🚩
Total: 153/7
Overs: 20.0
⭐ Top Scorers
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⭐ Sikandar Raza — 73 | 43 | 6×4 | 3×6 | SR 169.76
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⭐ Clive Madande — 26* | 20 | 2×4 | 0x6 | SR 130.00
🔥 Powerplay (1–6)
Zimbabwe struggled early at 28/2. South Africa’s disciplined new ball spell denied boundaries and forced cautious stroke play.
🧱 Middle Overs (7–15)
⭐ Raza rebuilt smartly, mixing sweeps and lofted drives. He absorbed pressure before accelerating post 10 overs. Zimbabwe recovered momentum with calculated risk-taking.
💥 Death Overs (16–20)
After Raza’s dismissal in the 17th over, Zimbabwe managed only 27 runs in the final 3.3 overs. Momentum stalled sharply.
⭐ Top Bowlers (South Africa)
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⭐ Kwena Maphaka — 4 | 21 | 2 | Econ 5.25 | 55% dots
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⭐ Corbin Bosch — 4 | 40 | 2 | Econ 10.00
🎯 Tactical Observation
⭐ Aiden Markram’s move to bring back ⭐ Maphaka with short-pitched deliveries specifically targeting Raza changed the innings. Once Raza fell, scoring tempo collapsed.
🏏 2nd Innings — South Africa 🚩
Target: 154
⚡ Powerplay Drama
South Africa raced to 43/3. Despite losing wickets, intent remained aggressive.
⭐ Key Batters
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⭐ Dewald Brevis — 42 | 18 | 2×4 | 4×6 | SR 233.33
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⭐ Ryan Rickelton — 31 | 22 | 1×4 | 3×6 | SR 140.90
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⭐ George Linde — 30* | 15 | 2×4 | 2×6 | SR 200.00
🔄 Turning Over
The 50-run partnership in 25 balls between ⭐ Brevis and ⭐ David Miller brought required rate under 6. This was the decisive momentum shift.
📉 Required Rate Pressure
Raza’s double strike removing ⭐ Quinton de Kock and ⭐ Markram briefly dropped SA’s win probability from 92% to 65%. But Brevis’ fearless assault restored control instantly.
🏁 Final Moment
George Linde finished calmly as South Africa reached 154/5 in 17.5 overs, winning by 5 wickets with 13 balls remaining.
📊 Advanced Match Data Insights
Partnership Breakdown
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Brevis–Miller: 50 runs in 25 balls
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Raza–Madande: Stabilizing stand after early collapse
Bowling Phase Comparison
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SA better control in death overs
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Zimbabwe lacked finishing acceleration
Dot Ball Percentage
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Maphaka: 55%
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Raza: 48%
Boundary Percentage
South Africa hit boundaries every 4.2 balls during middle overs, overpowering Zimbabwe’s defensive fields.
Tactical Captaincy Move
Markram’s bowling rotation ensured Raza never settled post 15th over.
Win Probability Turning Point
Brevis’ 18-ball blitz between overs 9–12 sealed the chase trajectory.
🏆 Records & Notes
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⭐ Player of the Match: Sikandar Raza
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Highest score by a Zimbabwe captain in T20 WC history: 73
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First Zimbabwe player to score 70+ and take 3 wickets in a T20 WC match
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South Africa finish Group 1 unbeaten with +2.259 NRR
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Zimbabwe exit with -3.415 NRR
❓ Match FAQs
Who qualified for the semi-final from Group 1?
South Africa finished 1st and will face New Zealand at Eden Gardens.
What was the turning point?
The 50-run Brevis–Miller stand shifted momentum completely.
How did Powerplay impact the result?
Zimbabwe’s slow 28/2 hurt them, while SA’s aggressive 43/3 set attacking tone.
Where can fans check live cricket score updates?
Fans can follow official ICC platforms and match centers for real-time updates.
When is South Africa’s next match in the Schedule?
Semi-final at Eden Gardens against New Zealand.