An African derby with contrasting stakes awaits in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup as South Africa national cricket team take on Zimbabwe national cricket team at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on March 1.
South Africa are unbeaten, ruthless and already semi-finalists.
Zimbabwe are eliminated — but dangerous, proud and unpredictable.
And that makes this anything but a dead rubber.
What’s At Stake?
South Africa have looked like the most complete side of this tournament. A 76-run demolition of India followed by a dominant nine-wicket win over West Indies has made them the team everyone wants to avoid.
Zimbabwe, led by Sikandar Raza, saw their campaign end after defeats to India and West Indies. But this side has already shocked Australia earlier in the tournament.
When pressure disappears, freedom begins. And that’s what makes Zimbabwe tricky.
Recent Form Snapshot
South Africa
- Unbeaten in the tournament
- Beat India by 76 runs
- Thrashed West Indies by nine wickets
- Bowling attack firing in all phases
Aiden Markram’s side has balance, depth and belief.
Zimbabwe
- Eliminated from semi-final race
- Heavy loss to India
- Earlier stunned Australia
- Competitive batting unit
They’ve shown they belong at this level.
Head-To-Head Record (T20Is)
Matches Played: 8
South Africa Wins: 7
Zimbabwe Wins: 0
No Result: 1
History heavily favours the Proteas.
Key Players To Watch
Aiden Markram
In sublime form. Anchors, accelerates and controls tempo.
Quinton de Kock
Explosive in the Powerplay. Can finish the contest early.
Sikandar Raza
Zimbabwe’s heartbeat. Big-match temperament.
Blessing Muzarabani
Raw pace, bounce and wicket-taking ability.
ZIM vs SA LIVE Streaming – T20 World Cup 2026
When will the Zimbabwe vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 match take place?
The match will be played on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Where will the Zimbabwe vs South Africa match be played?
The match will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
What time will the Zimbabwe vs South Africa match start?
The match will begin at 3:00 PM IST.
When will the toss take place?
The toss will take place at 2:30 PM IST.
Which TV channels will broadcast the Zimbabwe vs South Africa match?
The match will be televised live on the Star Sports Network in India.
Where to watch the live streaming of the Zimbabwe vs South Africa match?
The live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
Pitch Report – Arun Jaitley Stadium
Delhi has traditionally been a high-scoring venue with shorter boundaries. Batters enjoy the pace on the ball, but spinners come into play during middle overs.
Expect runs — and plenty of them.
Match Prediction
On paper, South Africa are overwhelming favourites. Win predictor gives them more than 90% probability.
But T20 cricket respects no script.
If Zimbabwe strike early and Raza plays a captain’s knock, we could have a contest. Otherwise, South Africa’s depth should prove too strong.
The Proteas have momentum. Zimbabwe have freedom.
Sunday afternoon promises fireworks.
