Zimbabwe vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 LIVE Score: Dewald Brevis scores 42 to power South Africa to win

GAME OVER! Dewald Brevis top-scores with 42 runs as South Africa beat Zimbabwe by five wickets in New Delhi. The Proteas thus head to the semi-finals on a winning note.

At one stage, South Africa were in a spot of bother at 43/3, but they managed to bounce back to clinch the win. Apart from Brevis, Tristan Stubbs (21*), George Linde (30*) and Ryan Rickelton (31) played substantial knocks for South Africa.

Ryan Burl continues. South Africa remain favourites to win this match despite the loss of quick wickets. Just three runs come from the over. The Proteas need 25 runs from the last five overs.

SA 129/5 (15 overs; Target 154)

Six runs come from Wellington Masakadza's second over. This match is evenly poised, with South Africa needing 34 runs from 42 balls to win.

OUT! South Africa lose their fourth wicket as David Miller is dismissed. Miller is caught by Dion Myers at short third off Blessing Muzarabani's ball. Shortly after, Sikandar Raza removes Dewald Brevis for 42.

SA 101/5 (10.4 overs; Target 154)

Blessing Muzarabani continues, and goes for six runs in his second over. Wellington Masakadza resumes from the other end, and concedes a maximum. David Miller was the batter who slammed over long-on for six runs.

SA 82/3 (9 overs; Target 154)

OUT! Brad Evans strikes to remove Ryan Rickelton. Ryan goes for the pull shot but ends up getting the toe-end of the bat that flies towards Ryan Burl at long-on.

SA 43/3 (6 overs; Target 154)

Sikandar Raza continues. He gets punished for a maximum by Ryan Rickelton, who goes for a clean shot down the ground over long-on. Nine runs from the over. Nine runs from the over.

SA 30/2 (5 overs)

OUT! Sikandar Raza strikes again as he removes Aiden Markram. Markram is cleaned up. Markram looked to go for a backfoot punch, but missed it completely as the ball crashes the stumps.

SA 18/2 (3 overs; Target 154)

OUT! Sikandar Raza strikes early for Zimbabwe as he removes Quinton de Kock. De Kock lopoks to play the cut, but he ends up nicking it towards Tadiwanashe Marumani, the wicketkeeper.

SA 4/1 (1 over)

Zimbabwe have posted 153/7 on the board on the back of a knock of 73 runs from skipper Sikandar Raza. South Africa need 154 runs to win.

Lungi Ngidi continues. He had seemingly dismissed Brad Evans, who pulled a short ball towards the fielder at short fine leg. However, the umpires take a look and it is declared an above waist no-ball.

Despite not being able to utilise the free-hit, Evans slams a maximum a couple of balls later, lofting over the off side. Eleven runs from the over.

ZIM 143/6 (19 overs)

OUT! South Africa get the most important wicket of Sikandar Raza as the Zimbabwe skipper departs for 73. He gets a thick leading edge towards backward point, wherein David Miller takes the catch.

ZIM 126/6 (17 overs)

Eight runs come off Anrich Nortje's third over, including a boundary from Sikandar Raza, who drives it through extra cover for four runs. Sikandar Raza has led from the front, but the loss of regular wickets have not helped Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe will still be eyeing the 150-run mark at least.

ZIM 102/5 (14 overs)

A well-made half-century from Sikandar Raza, the Zimbabwe skipper. It has not been easy for him, however, as he kept losing partners at regular intervals. His knock has so far consisted of six fours and three sixes.

ZIM 94/5 (13 overs)

OUT! Zimbabwe have lost half their side as Corbin Bosch cleans up Tony Munyonga. Tony was looking for a drive, but missed it completely as Bosch rattled the leg stump with his delivery.

ZIM 88/5 (12 overs)

OUT! Lungi Ngidi strikes to remove Ryan Burl, who is struck LBW. Ryan goes for a review, but the decision stands. There is a clear gap between bat and pad, whereas the ball is crashing onto leg stump.

OUT! George Linde joins the party as he removes Dion Myers. Myers looks to go big, but he ends up getting a top-edge towards Dewald Brevis at midwicket.

ZIM 69/3 (9 overs)

An expensive over from Anrich Nortje as 15 runs come from it. Sikandar Raza begins the over with a four and a six as the Zimbabwe skipper causes much of the damage in the over.

ZIM 66/2 (8 overs)

Sikandar Raza and Dion Myers have their task cut out for Zimbabwe after the team's double blow. The two of them have forged 23 runs from 15 balls for the third wicket, with six runs coming from George Linde's second over.

ZIM 51/2 (7 overs)

OUT! Zimbabwe have lost both their openers as Brian Bennett departs. Anrich Nortje gets the wicket as Bennett is caught by Aiden Markram at mid-off.

ZIM 29/2 (5 overs)

OUT! Early breakthrough for South Africa as Kwena Maphaka removes Tadiwanashe Marumani. Marumani was looking to play across the line but missed it completely as the ball hit the stumps. ZIM 22/1 (2.4 overs)

George Linde opens South Africa's bowling attack. Tadiwanashe Marumani is on strike. Marumani begins Zimbabwe's innings with a boundary off the first ball, clipping it backward square on the on-side.

In the last ball of the over, Brian Bennett slams a six as he clears the deep backward square fence. An expensive iver from Linde as 13 runs come off it.

Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani have made their way to the middle at the Arun Jaitley stadium while George Linde has the new ball for South Africa

Live action is all set to begin in a few minutes with the Zimbabwe opening batters coming to the middle at the Arun Jaitley stadium

Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (w/k), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi

Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (w/k), Dion Myers, Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Clive Madande, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani

Aiden Markram says he would have liked to bat first but he would be hoping for his bowlers to get going in Delhi and get some early wickets.

Three changes for South Africa in the playing XI.

Zimbabwe won the toss and decided to [bat/bowl] first at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Sikandar Raza will be aiming aiming to capitalise on the conditions in the opening phase of the match.

Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza and South Africa skipper Aiden Markram are heading over to the middle at the Arun Jaitley stadium for toss sheduled be to held in a few minutes from now.

South Africa and Zimbabwe have faced each other on 13 occassions in T20 cricket. The Proteas have definite edge in these contests, winning 11 of the 13 matches while Zimbabwe have won the other two.

At Delhi, however, Sikandar Raza's men would look to turn the tides and bring out their best performance.

The Zimbabwe vs South Africa match is being played at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi. The match will be broadcast via the Star Sports network. The toss will be held at 2:30PM while the live-telecast of the match will begin from 3:00PM onwards. You can watch the live-stream of the contest via the Jio+Hotstar app.

Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the Zimbabwe vs South Africa T20 World Cup clash in the city today. The restrictions and diversions in central Delhi are applicable from noon to 10pm. The advistory also states that special traffic arrangemen ts have been made for security reasons. .

Zimbabwe bowling consultant Courtney Walsh while speaking at the pre-match press conference said, "I think what he has said is correct in terms of he wanted other countries to look at Zimbabwe with respect. And I think we have achieved that in terms of our performances in this World Cup. And long may that continue,"

"I think the type of cricket that we have played would have proven that. The guys were very consistent in Sri Lanka and played some very good cricket. We wanted to make a statement here and I think the performance showed itself, and we're just happy with the way they played and a great success to be here and be part of the Super 8," he added

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the South Africa vs Zimbabwe clash in Group 1 of the Super 8 stage at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.