South Africa will face Zimbabwe in Match 51 of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on March 1. The afternoon fixture is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM IST.
The Proteas have already secured their place in the semi-finals after an impressive run in the tournament. Last year’s runners-up have been in dominant form, winning all six of their matches so far in the competition. With qualification sealed, this contest offers them an opportunity to fine-tune combinations and test their bench strength before the knockout stage.
Zimbabwe, captained by Sikandar Raza, are out of semi-final contention. After showing promise in the group stage, they were unable to maintain the same momentum in the Super 8 phase. The upcoming clash presents them with a chance to sign off on a positive note and restore some pride.
Historically, South Africa have enjoyed the upper hand in this fixture. The two sides have met eight times in T20 internationals, with South Africa winning seven encounters. One match ended without a result.
The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports channels, while live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
Match DetailsMatch: Zimbabwe vs South Africa, Match 51, T20 World Cup 2026
Date and Time: Saturday, March 01, 03:00 PM IST
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Broadcast and Live Streaming: JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar app and website
Predicted Playing XIs: Zimbabwe: Tadiwanashe Marumani (w), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza (c), Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava.
South Africa: Aiden Markram (captain), Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
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