Zimbabwe will face South Africa in the first match of the Group 1 Super 8 doubleheader on Sunday, March 1 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The Proteas have already advanced to the next round and Zimbabwe have been eliminated from the tournament after consecutive defeats.
However, both teams will be looking to finish on a high note as the South Africans look to maintain their unbeaten run going into the semi-finals. On the other hand, Sikandar Raza’s team will be looking for another upset in this edition of the tournament, as their tournament campaign has already ended.
ZIM vs SA Match Prediction: Who will win match number 51?
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match: Zimbabwe vs South Africa, Super 8, Match 51
date: 1 March 2026
Time: 3:00 PM IST
venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
live streaming: JioHotstar (OTT & Mobile)
Live broadcast: Star Sports Network (television)
ZIM vs SA Match Prediction: Head-to-Head Record
Zimbabwe and South Africa have played against each other eight times in the T20I format, with South Africa winning seven matches, and one match resulting in a no result. The latest match was played on July 20, 2025 in Harare, Zimbabwe, where South Africa won by 7 wickets.
Pitch Report and Terms
The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi has been a high-scoring ground due to its short boundaries. However, as the game progresses, the spinners get hold and turn. Teams winning the toss will want to bat first, as it is a one-day game, and will want to put runs on the board.
ZIM vs SA Weather Report:
The afternoon in New Delhi will be hot as the temperature will be around 29-30 degrees Celsius. It will be warm as the sky will be clear and there is no forecast of rain.
ZIM vs SA T20 World Cup 2026 Probable XI:
Zimbabwe playing XI: Brian Bennett, Tadivanashe Marumani(w), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani.
South Africa Playing XI: Quinton de Kock (w), Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton, Jason Smith, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Johnson, George Linde, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Mfaka.
Toss Effect:
Being a day game, the toss will not have much impact on the match, as the match will be played in clear weather in the afternoon; However, the team would like to bat first on a fresh wicket, with the batsmen scoring runs initially as the pitch slows down in the second innings.
Form and Fitness:
There have been no injury or fitness issues for either the Zimbabwe national cricket team or the South Africa national cricket team. Sikandar Raza was hit hard by a ball during the West Indies game; However, he last played the match against India and may also play against the Proteas.
ZIM vs SA Score Prediction:
It is going to be a high-scoring affair as the boundaries are short and it is a day game as the pitch is batting friendly, especially in the first innings. Therefore, a score of more than 220 is possible for the team batting first.
ZIM vs SA Players Performance Prediction:
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza (captain), Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani.
South Africa: Quinton de Kock(w), Aiden Markram(c), Ryan Rickelton, David Miller and Lungi Ngidi.
Best Batsman Prediction:
Who will score the most runs for Zimbabwe? Brian Bennett or Sikandar Raza.
Who will score the most runs for South Africa? Aiden Markram or Ryan Rickelton.
Best Bowler Prediction:
Who will take the most wickets for Zimbabwe? Muzarabani or Blessings to Sikandar Raza.
Who will take the most wickets for South Africa? Keshav Maharaj or Lungi Ngidi.
Conclusion: Who will win ZIM vs SA T20 World Cup match?
South Africa will enter this dead rubber match as a favorite and will win the match. However, Chevron will be looking for a good fight and will be looking to end their T20 World Cup campaign on a high note and pull off another upset over the weekend.
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